Dear SteemFest visitor, As you may know @roelandp asked me to be joining @steemfest with the project Imaginarium of Tears, one of many projects I'm currently working on within the Micrograph Stories project. Since I'm living in (The Hague) The Netherlands I will be giving you the unique opportunity to see or to turn your unique tear into a work of art.

# IMAGINARIUM OF TEARS My name is Maurice Mikkers and some of you might know me as the tear catcher. I capture the beauty of tears by photographing them underneath a microscope. Last year I started the project ‘Imaginarium of Tears’: an ongoing tear photography collection with personal stories at its heart. This is because I believe we should embrace our tears, be they happy or unhappy ones. They are the true expression of yourself and your connection to the world. Tears are unique, they are beautiful and they are art!. More information about the project: [Micrographstories.com](https://micrographstories.com) Links towards some [publications](https://medium.com/micrograph-stories/publications-exhibitions-awards-cfdcccbeeb38#.nap5cn84u)

# THE IMAGINARIUM OF TEARS SESSIONS: https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/max/1200/1*OhJEwJnAWSBiAsxMqeuRLA.jpeg I'm proud to announce that you as a SteemFest Visitor are now able to book the new Imaginarium of Tears Exploration session. A session where you can see and explore your unique tear under the microscope. **Where:** During SteemFest **Venue location:** Basement **Day:** Saturday 12th of Nov (day 2)

### Option 1: Exploration Session During this session you will be asked to shed a tear. After you have shed a tear you will be given the opportunity to see your unique tear under the microscope. Since the tears needs some time to crystalise you can wait and have a look trough the microscope and see / explore your tear crystallizing under the microscope. More detailed information about this session can be found [here](https://medium.com/micrograph-stories/book-an-imaginarium-of-tears-session-63211487c03d). **+ A detailed microscopic view on your unique tear.** **Session Duration:** Depending on your crying and crystallization speed. (max 30 min) **Price:** 25 SBD

For those who know about the "full" Imaginarium of Tears session. Yes, this one is still posable to book, but since this takes much longer due its time consuming imaging proces (up to 2 hours per tear for the crystallization + "panorama Imaging" + post-proces + export) it will cost you a bit more then the exploration session. Below you can find more information about the full Imaginarium of Tears session.

### Option 2: Full Session During this session you will be asked to shed a tear. After you have shed a tear you will be given the opportunity to see your unique tear under the microscope. Since the tears needs some time to crystalise you can wait and have a look trough the microscope and see / explore your tear crystallizing under the microscope. After the crystallization I will start the process of imaging your tear underneath the microscope. At a later time you will receive your tear digital by mail (.JPG 2000x2000 pixels @ 300DPI - Larger prints can be ordered) More detailed information about this session can be found [here](https://medium.com/micrograph-stories/full-sesssion-8d5c0ebb5ad4). **+ A detailed microscopic view on your unique tear.** **+ A digital image of your tear** **+ Becoming a part of the project Imaginarium of Tears** **Session Duration:** Depending on your crying and crystallization speed. (max 30 min) **Price:** 100 SBD

# TIME slots [ ] 10:15 - Free [ ] 10:30 - Free [ ] 10:45 - Free [ ] 11:00 - Free [ ] 11:15 - Free [ ] 11:45 - Free [ ] 11:30 - Free [ ] 12:00 - Free [ ] 12:15 - Free [ ] 12:30 - Free [ ] 12:45 - Free [ ] 13:00 - Free [ ] 13:15 - Free [ ] 13:30 - Free [ ] 13:45 - Free [ x ] 14:00 [ x ] 14:15 [ x ] 14:30 [ x ] 14:45 [ ] 15:00 - Free [ ] 15:15 - Free [ ] 15:30 - Free [ ] 15:45 - Free [ ] 16:00 - Free [ ] 16:15 - Free [ ] 16:30 - Free [ ] 16:45 - Free [ ] 17:00 - Free [ ] 17:15 - Free [ ] 17:30 - Free [ ] 17:45 - Free

# How do I book a Imaginarium of Tears session? **Exploration session** click [Here](http://tinyurl.com/h22zyvk) **Full session** click [Here](http://tinyurl.com/zewjsby) *Please provide in the body if your desired time and username.* Once your SBD fee is transferred your booking will be permanent and you will receive a e-mail with your time slot. I will try to give everyone there desired time, but if there are full sessions you might be moved to accommodate the 4 slots it takes up compared to the Exploration session.

# PAYMENT: **Exploration session:** After 25SBD is transferred the Exploration session booking is confirmed and you will be notified. **Full session:** After 50SBD is transferred the Exploration session booking is confirmed and you will be notified. The other 50SBD needs to be transferred during the session. Transfers need to be done towards this account: @mauricemikkers

# @MAURICEMIKRES Some of you may know, for those who don't here is some information about my involvement on steemit.com check my [introduction](https://steemit.com/introduceyourself/@mauricemikkers/hello-steemit-i-m-an-artist-inspired-and-driven-by-scientific-and-technological-innovations) or my other posts [@mauricemikkers](https://steemit.com/@mauricemikkers).

# QUESTIONS: If you have any questions regarding the sessions please feel free to comment, I will get back to you as soon as posable.

See you at SteemFest!