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A close-up of a metallic knot against a beige backdrop, featuring two intertwined cylindrical rods.

The winners of the Evident Image of the Year awards have been announced, a competition that recognizes the world’s best scientific microscopic imaging.

A beautiful image of a Cosmic Orange aster flower taken on a confocal microscope by Igor Siwanowicz has been selected as the global winner.

A detailed and colorful microscopic image of a plant stem cross-section. The vibrant pattern features a central area with radiating circular structures in yellow, surrounded by blue and red layers, showcasing its intricate cellular arrangement.

Siwanowicz, a research scientist at the HHMI Janelia Research Campus, picked the flower bud on a post-lunch walk around the campus pond. He says the image “shows that the beauty of a common flower that most of us take for granted can extend beyond what we can see with the naked eye.”

Siwanowicz will receive an Olympus SZX7 stereo microscope with a DP23 digital camera or a set of X Line™ objectives.

Close-up of two intertwined metallic rods forming a secure knot. The rods have a textured surface and a golden-brown appearance, set against a soft beige background.

Close-up view of a bright pink and purple ladybug under UV light against a black background. The vivid colors highlight its detailed features, including legs and antennae, creating a vibrant and surreal appearance.

A close-up of colorful cells under a microscope, featuring a network of blue rounded structures and bright orange filamentous patterns against a dark background.

A collection of variously shaped and colorful diatoms is arranged in a circular pattern on a black background, showcasing intricate geometric forms and vibrant iridescent hues.

A collage of eleven flatworm specimens displayed against a black background. Each flatworm has distinct colors and patterns, ranging from purples and reds to blues and yellows, with one round, iridescent object in the center.

An arrangement of colorful pills on a black background forming the shape of a butterfly.

Microscopic image of a zebrafish larva's head, showing large, round eyes. The image is colored with a blue and red overlay, highlighting the detailed cellular structures against a black background.

Colorful neon light strips arranged in abstract shapes against a dark background. A glowing orb with a pink and blue aura is visible above, adding a cosmic touch to the scene.

Close-up image of a vividly colored insect with iridescent green and blue scales on its body and a large, black eye set against a dark background. The detailed texture of the insect's body and wings is clearly visible.

Close-up of a colorful, luminescent jumping spider set against a black background. The spider displays vibrant blue and green hues with intricate patterns and fine hairs, creating an otherworldly and detailed appearance.

Close-up of a vibrant, colorful sea creature resembling a starfish, with multiple arms covered in spiky, intricate patterns. The colors include bright pink, purple, and orange against a black background.

Abstract image featuring a vibrant, swirling pattern of multicolored feather-like shapes. The design includes shades of pink, blue, green, and purple, creating a dynamic and colorful composition.

Close-up image of a vibrant blue and purple beetle with intricate black spots and large, detailed eyes on a black background, highlighting the beetle's textured exoskeleton.

Close-up of a crab in vibrant colors against a black background. The image highlights detailed features, including textured skin with red, blue, and green hues, prominent eye, and sharp pincers, creating a striking and surreal appearance.

Microscopic image showing a brightly colored cross-section of a plant stem. The outer layer is a glowing blue, surrounding a vivid pink area with polyp-like structures radiating from a central green core, all against a black background.

Close-up of a transparent aquatic organism against a black background, featuring a bulbous head with an internal brownish structure. The body extends into a long, thin tail-like appendage with a series of small, spherical bubbles.

Evident came about after the Olympus Corporation spun off its Scientific Solutions Division in 2022 to form a new company. Evident’s Image of the Year Award began as the Image of the Year European Life Science Light Microscopy Award with the aim to celebrate both the artistic and scientific value of microscopy images.

For more information, visit EvidentScientific.com. The competition can be viewed here.

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