WEIRD PHOTOS
Cryo-electron tomography shows what molecules look like in high-resolution – in this case, the virus that causes COVID-19. Nanographics, CC BY-SA – By Jeremy Berg, Professor of Computational and Systems Biology, Associate Senior Vice Chancellor for Science Strategy and Planning, University of Pittsburgh Published: …
3rd Place – Fungi. Slime Mould (Didymium squamulosum) growing along the edge of a holly leaf in a Hertfordshire woodland. Andy Sands/cupoty.com View gallery – 21 images – By Rich Haridy 2023 Jan 05 – The winner of the latest Close-Up Photographer of the …
A few of the highlights of the James Webb Space Telescope’s first batch of images. NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, and the Webb ERO Production Team. View gallery – 17 images – By Michael Irving 2022 Dec 30 – In 2022, decades of work finally …
The James Webb Space Telescope’s new image of the Pillars of Creation NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI; J. DePasquale, A. Koekemoer, A. Pagan (STScI) – By Michael Irving 2022 Oct 19 – The James Webb Space Telescope has already snapped some incredible images in its …
The Zacuto Smart Z-Finder is presently on Kickstarter. Zacuto View gallery – 3 images – By Ben Coxworth 2022 Oct 19 – With smartphone cameras getting better and better, it’s increasingly difficult to justify buying a standalone video camera … although phones still lack …
Honorable Mention – Journeys & Adventures. Polar Bear 81. Hudson Bay, Canada. Bob Chiu View gallery – 20 images – By Rich Haridy 2022 Oct 02 – The Siena Photo Awards reliably deliver a most spectacular array of shots and this year’s winners are …
Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland features around 40,000 exposed polygonal columns of basalt in perfect vertical sections. Chris Hill/Photodisc via Getty Images – By Maxim Lavrentovich, Assistant Professor of Theoretical Biophysics, University of Tennessee Published: 2022 Sep 19 – Curious Kids is a …
Highly Commended – Nature. Thousands of earthquakes shook the Reykjanes peninsula in an orchestrated prelude to an eruption, until the floor of the Geldigadalir valley gave way to the uncontainable magmatic pressure and split open, letting molten rock gush forth in an awe-inspiring …
The James Webb Space Telescope has produced a stunning new view of what’s known as the Cartwheel Galaxy. NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI. – By Nick Lavars 2022 Aug 02 – It didn’t take long for the images from the James Webb Space Telescope to …
Finalist, Streets. “The Last Giant of Hell”. México. Antonio Flores View 14 Images – By Rich Haridy 2022 Jul 25 – The Urban Photo Awards is an always impressive street photography contest, reliably delivering a weird and wonderful assortment of strange snaps highlighting oddball …
