Photos: Scientists capture stunning shots
NIWA’s scientists have again shown off their photographic flair with a range of pictures showcased at the institute’s Excellence Awards ceremony in Auckland this week.</p> <p>The images shot by staff offer an insight into the stunning landscapes the scientists get to work in, from the ice shelves of Antarctica to the summit of Mt Ruapehu.</p> <p>Scientific diver Crispin Middleton won the Our People section for a photography he calls “Toado Selfie.”</p> <p>Taken at the Poor Knights Marine Reserve, he is surrounded by panicked Starry Toado Pufferfish.</p> <p>These fish are rarely seen and usually live in deep open water. On rare occasions they stray too close to land and get attacked by hungry kingfish and snapper.</p> <p>The judges – photography professionals Ross Giblin of Fairfax Media, Gerry le Roux from Science Lens and NIWA’s Dave Allen, commented that the world would be a better place “if more selfies were this good”.</p>
Image 1 of 17: Perfect Launch Conditions - Wills Dobson launches an ozonesonde in perfect weather on a crisp winter's day at Lauder, NIWA's atmospheric research station in Central Otago. Photo: Alan Thomas
