Want to See Incredible Pictures from the 2011 Welcome Image Awards?

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The discussion centers around the impressive images featured on the Wellcome Image Awards website, highlighting their quality and the techniques used to capture them. Participants express admiration for specific images, such as those depicting cell division in plants, wheat infected with ergot fungus, and blood clots. The importance of descriptive captions accompanying the images is noted, enhancing understanding of the visuals. Additionally, a video showcasing light microscopy techniques and an interview with Spike Walker is recommended, with praise for his approachable demeanor and expertise. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the educational value and aesthetic appeal of the images presented.
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Thanks for the link Evo. The images there are incredible! I wonder how they took of it so well.

My favorites: Cell division and gene expression in plants, Wheat infected with ergot fungus, and Blood clot on a plaster. Never in a million years would I be able to guess what those images were.
 
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Thanks for the link Evo. The images there are incredible! I wonder how they took of it so well.

My favorites: Cell division and gene expression in plants, Wheat infected with ergot fungus, and Blood clot on a plaster. Never in a million years would I be able to guess what those images were.
Yes, I like that they describe what the picture is.
 
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These pictures are incredible.

http://www.wellcomeimageawards.org

Thanks for posting the link- these are amazing.

If you play the "light microscopy" video (under techniques), you'll get a nice interview with Spike Walker, and see some of his equipment. I also have an Ultraphot III (the big beast around 4 minutes) - if you haven't seen one in action, definitely check out the video. Spike is a true gentleman, and is very approachable.
 
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Very nice, Evo, thanks!
 
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