A photo of deer involved in a study to treat an emerging protozoal disease has taken top prize in the inaugural Office of Research field research photo contest.
The photo, titled “Through The Barn Door,” depicts three deer in a holding pen looking directly at the camera through a hole in a door.
The “In the Field” photo contest called for students, staff and faculty at the U of G to submit photos of research in a lab, a studio, a library or a field site. The contest closed on Sept. 1.
Judges Prof. Christina Smylitopoulos, Mido Melebari and Owen Roberts deliberated over 71 entries across three categories. Winners were announced on Sept. 18 and have been posted on the Office of Research website.
The contest was intended to show the breadth of research at U of G and to crowd-source photos that may be used to help share University research.
Prizes were awarded for best in show and first, second and third place in each category. The winners are:
Best in Show
Through the barn door by Ellie Milnes
Faculty category
First: History by Amy Newman
Second: Wild horse behaviour by Katrina Merkies
Third: Notebook by Glen Pyle
Staff category
First: Greenhouse at dawn by Michael Mucci
Second: Itchy by Karen Tran
Third: Aphids on strawberries by Michael Mucci
Student category
First: A quick nap between forages by Sage Handler
Second: Bugs life by Lauren Benoit
Third: Objects studio by Richelle Forsey