2nd Place winner

Artificial vegetation
DESCRIPTION
Image of the crystals of amino acids, taken with polarization filters. Enlargement 3x. AUTHOR
Rob Blanken (1956) is a passionate nature photographer from the Netherlands. Rob has special interest in creative photography and has developed a distinctive style. He calls it Natural Art. Birds, insects and abstracts are his main interest. He wants to tell a story with his images and likes to work in projects. Rob lives in the countryside of Friesland, the Netherlands. He used to work as a dermatologist, a profession where good observation is very important. Rob’s work has been recognized in several photographic competitions.