aquarium highlights anatomical detail in a tank of
swimming jellyfish. (Nikon D40, Nikon AF-S DX
Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G lens, ISO 1600).
Show us your photonics – that’s what the SPIE Professional magazine staff are asking of photographers around the world.
The SPIE International Year of Light 2015 Photo Contestis part of the society’s observance of the United Nations-declared International Year of Light and Light-based Technologies in 2015 (IYL2015).
IYL2015 is a celebration of the crosscutting discipline of science that has revolutionized medicine, astronomy, and clean energy and opened up international communication via the Internet, and that continues to be central to linking cultural, economic, and political aspects of the global society.
Entries in the SPIE Professional contest must be received by September 30, 2014. Prizes will be awarded in 2015.
Judges knowledgeable in light-based technologies and photography will award a top prize of US $2,500, a second prize of $1,000, and a third prize of $500.
In addition, members of the optics and photonics community and the general public will vote on winner for a “People’s Choice” prize of $500.
Photographers of all ages are eligible to submit a maximum of two photos that show light or a light-based technology used in everyday life. Photos are not required to be scientific but they should hold some scientific interest or communicate the International Year of Light theme.
In addition to scientific interest, judges will also evaluate photos on creativity, artistry, and overall appeal. Minimal digital enhancement will be permitted. Because the top photos will be published on the covers of the print editions of SPIE Professional in 2015 and displayed in large format at SPIE Optics + Photonics in 2015, only print-quality digital files will be considered. Files smaller than 5 MB will not be accepted.
Complete information on the contest and rules are available here.
How do you see light or light-based technologies being used in your daily life? Send in your photos.
Looking for inspiration? Take a tour of the gallery of gorgeous images from space presented by astronomer and science educator Ryan Hannahoe.
