This photo accompanied a CLARKMagazine story about a student who performs research on earthworms that is informing further work on robots that could be used in military situations or in medical diagnoses and treatments. The photo was taken through a glass tank full of hydrogels, in which a worm was tunneling, while the student worked on the other side.
From the Judges' Report
Again, this entry benefited from the inclusion of both the original photo and the tear sheet, which provided us with useful information about choices made in the magazine design. This was an example of interesting research conveyed with an effective and striking visual effect.
Our judges said: “I love the warm, hydrogel effect and artistic composition.” “Nice juxtaposed sharp and soft, good colors.” “Great photo.”
