Best Research Image 2008 I

...on the way to the gala party we found this street by chance. Sarina didn't need to ask twice. Image © Martin Oeggerli / www.Micronaut.ch 2008.

Best Research Image 2008 II

Finally, Micronaut in front of his winning images: Waterbacteria (1st place) and Insect egg (2nd). I have been told by the jury that choosing the winner between both images was difficult and has been a  disputed decision. All images are presented anonymously, after all. Image © Martin Oeggerli / www.Micronaut.ch 2008. All rights reserved. 

Best Research Image 2008 III

Heeelp - they are giving me a huge bunch of flowers, two diplomas and a micro, too... ! By the way, look at my highly sophisticated foot position: yes Sir, I play tennis (and it really helps in such a situation). Image: © Martin Oeggerli / www.Micronaut.ch 2008. All rights reserved. 

Best Research Image 2008 IV

Be sure I didn't miss many Knoff-Hoff shows in my life: chair of the jury, charming and expert talkmaster all in one person Joachim Bublath was in good-humour, too. Image © Martin Oeggerli / www.Micronaut.ch 2008. All rights reserved.