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Science in action
Capture science as it happens either in the natural world or in the workplace of scientists, doctors, researchers, etc. Examples include a volcano erupting, an insect pollinating a flower. Images can be taken using standard film/digital camera equipment, scientific equipment, or specialist photographic techniques such as time lapse/stroboscopic/high speed photography.

Science close-up
Images should reveal aspects of science that cannot be seen with the naked eye and can be taken with macro lenses or by using techniques such as microscopy, x-ray, satellite or astronomical photography, magnetic resonance imaging, etc.

Science as art
Produce images that illustrate the beauty of science or show natural subjects in abstract ways. Images entered should be able to stand alone as a work of art and will be judged on their aesthetic values only. Images can be taken with film/digital camera or scientific equipment and can be computer-enhanced or manipulated. The entrant must have copyright of all the elements used in the artwork.

On my plate
This category is sponsored by the British Council SA as part of their Food, Health, Nutrition and Sustainability programme. Send us creative, innovative images of what South Africans eat. We want to see what’s on your plate!

I SEE S&T (Science & Technology) - learners only
Images should be entered by learners who are enrolled in a South African school (grade 7 - 11) in 2007, as well as learners in these grades from the Haringey School District in the UK. They should show how the photographer views the world of science and technology; and/or the influence of science and technology on his/her everyday life. Images should be taken with standard photographic techniques.