Visions of Science awards the top photos of science 2005

[IChing]

Einstein Year Award
The surface tension of water can support even a metal paperclip. By photographing it using a grill in front of the light source, the deformation of the water caused by the clip's weight can be seen. This bending of light is similar to the bending of light by strong gravitational fields, as predicted by Einstein's theories.1st Prize

Concepts

1st Prize
Representation of panspermia - a theory that the seeds of life are found throughout the universe, and that life arose on Earth when such seeds landed here early in Earth's history. The image shows
eggs shattering as they hit water, releasing smaller eggs within.

link:http://www.visions-of-science.co.uk/f-competition.htm

too many great photos and comments to post

[tabasco]

1. Thanks! Wonderful photography.

I particularly enjoy space photos.