SUMMARY
Shayanta Chowdhury, a Chemistry PhD student at Notre Dame University, won a Scientists at Work photo award from Nature for an image of a fluorescent mosquito. The photograph captures entomologist Lee Haines studying a mosquito ingested with fluorescent dyes under ultraviolet light, revealing the unseen beauty of scientific research. Chowdhury used a Sony A6700 with a Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 lens, aiming to include both the scientist and the instrument in the frame. He hopes the image will bridge the gap between science and the public, sparking curiosity.
TAKEAWAYS
Chemistry student Shayanta Chowdhury won a photography award for an image of a fluorescent mosquito.
The photo captures an entomologist studying the mosquito under UV light and a microscope.
Chowdhury used a Sony A6700 camera with a Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 lens.
The award aims to showcase the beauty of scientific research and engage the public.