Considered by some as the 'Oscars of Photography'...

...the 'Int' Photography Awards / Lucy Awards' currently represent the most comprehensive photography contest at the international level.

Nedless to say that Micronaut feels very honored to be awarded 'International Photographer of the Year' in the category: 'SPECIAL-MICRO' professional by winning both, 1st and 2nd prize at the same time.

For the winning entry 'Cursed Knights' Micronaut is also nominated for the grand title. The name of the overall winner will be revealed on Monday, October 24th, 2011, during the annual IPA-celebration, Frederick P. Rose Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center, New York City.

'Image of the month' - June 2011

The new image of the month on Micronaut.ch shows the surface of a mosquito egg (Culex pipiens). European mosquitoes lay their water-repellent eggs directly onto the water surface, where they form large aggregations ('egg-rafts'). To avoid drowning, the eggs are equipped with a spectacular looking superhydrophobic surface. High-tech designed by nature... enjoy!

Asian Design Lamp... ?

Micronaut's new feature story 'Exquisite Castaways' has been released by National Geographic Japan.

While the egg of a Julian Heliconian seems to be the prototype of asiatic design, the species is native to South-America.

Lecture at Congress Centre Loewenburg, Murten...

At the annual conference of the IABES (International Association of Butterfly Exhibitors and Suppliers) - Micronaut spoke about butterfly eggs and their surprisingly diverse shapes and breathtaking surface structures.

Exquisite Castaways...

...is Micronaut's second article for National Geographic has been published in the September issue 2010. The article is accessible in various languages.

Please feel free to browse the Photographer's gallery, if you wish to see more images of insect eggs.