Showing posts with label Photography. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Photography. Show all posts

22 March 2008

2005 MicroGraph Winners

The fields of research covered by this conference have been at the forefront of the drive to develop technology to make smaller and smaller structures. We have ventured into size regimes where we are often dependent on microscopes and the skill of microscopists to see the results of our work (and often what went wrong). To highlight the importance of micrographs to the field, the conference holds a micrograph contest. The entries were judged both from the technological and artistic standpoint.

Rainbow at Elam Bend (McFall, Missouri)

February 2, 2006 Rainbow at Elam Bend (McFall, Missouri) On this day a rare February Rainbow was seen here in Northern Missouri at sunset. This rainbow was visible over much of the area and was noticed by many people. It was seen as a partial bow in some areas and completely full and even double in others depending on where the rain was falling. The photos on this page were taken at the Elam Bend Conservation Area near McFall, Missouri.

Wellcome Image Awards 2008

From a fly on sugar to the internal structure of an HIV cell and the trachea from a silkworm, the Wellcome Image Awards 2008 spotlights some of the boldest pictures taken during groundbreaking scientific research.

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looking for more info...

Propellant Bonfire on Flickr

Burning some “extra” propellant...for little warmth and light. The colors were amazing....just don’t inhale

Mount Ararat over Yerevan, Armenia on Flickr

Mount Ararat over Yerevan, Armenia on Flickr

Valley residents wonder why gas costs a dime more per gallon

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Photo by Curtis Mueller

Curtis Mueller's border collie, Lutzi, pulls hard for a can of dog food in this photo Mueller titled "How Alaskans cope with gasoline prices." Mueller, who lives in Palmer, says high gas prices in the Mat-Su area-- at least 10 cents a gallon higher than in Anchorage -- have forced him to drive less.

Bluebell Dawn: Photo by Photographer Barry Wakelin

Bluebell Dawn by Barry Wakelin

Nature's Night Light

From the photographer: "One of those rare crystal clear nights with the perfect big puffy clouds above my city San Francisco. When I was driving home from work in the wee hours of the morning, i was mesmerized by the clouds and how bright it was.

World's Worst Intersections & Traffic Jams

They should pay you to enter these interchanges.

19 March 2008

Rainbow iceberg in the Antarctic - Telegraph

Resembling a strange creature from the deep, this rare marbled iceberg was spotted in the waters of the Antarctic by a Norwegian sailor.

18 March 2008

Costco - ATP Photo Finder Geotagging Data GPS Picture Tracker Built in Reader: SD/SDHC, MS/MSPD

A possible solution to my geotagging woes. If you see it at Costco Gunny, let me know what you think please. Some information on this unit:

Manufacturer's Web Site

User Manual

cNet News: My geotagging trials, travails and triumphs

Sciuridae.co.uk Review

I like what I see.

New York City at night (HDR)

Wikipedia ranks this as one of their best photos. It's HDR on Photomatix. Made using 3 exposures, 2 stops each.

17 March 2008

Rick Takagi's "Max"

One handsome dog. Course Gunny is better. :)

Chicago at night, from 36,000 feet on Flickr

Memories of IML.

Harbor Nights on Flickr

This reminded me of a shot in New Jersey.

APOD: 2008 March 16 - Endeavour to Orbit

The exhaust column pictured is from the Space Shuttle Endeavour after last week's night launch to visit the International Space Station.

Frozen Waves | thecontaminated.com

'Frozen waves' or glaciers... they ARE beautiful.