Nikon's Small World Competition

2nd place, a Sonchus asper (spiny sowthistle) flower stem section (150X)

"Small World is regarded as the leading forum for showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope. For over 30 years, Nikon has rewarded the world's best photomicrographers who make critically important scientific contributions to life sciences, bio-research and materials science.

Deadline for Entries:
April 30, 2010"
http://www.nikonsmallworld.com/
4th place
9th place
12th place

Homeland Security Collection

"Artist and political activist, John Douglas’ Homeland Security work is a chilling series of provocative photographs taken of the artist himself holding M16s naked and then duplicated on a computer. Sporting an M16 and nothing else, Douglas becomes a “one-man army” standing in for the “ugly American” impulses of the Bush administration’s unilateral “go it alone” warmongering as well as the “citizen militia” types, i.e. the ones who would lynch a census worker, armed to the teeth. Funny, disturbing and brilliant. I was really impressed by Douglas’ work. I think you’ll agree that these images are striking!" - DangerousMinds.net

The Homeland Security Collection