Imaging the Future

First place:

Juror’s comments:

“While not the most difficult image to capture, the execution is simply perfect.” – Frank Wenger 

“This image transcends beyond the purely ophthalmological. The quality of its illumination and definition achieves an outstanding aesthetic and artistic result.” – Jesús Conejero

“This image appears almost too simple, but it demonstrates mastery of the back illumination technique with a correctly sized slit, placed in the right place. There is virtually no reflection, and the clean lines of the IOL provide a quality artistic effect.” – Marc Curchod

Second place:

Juror’s comments:

“This is a picture that is technically difficult to capture. The photographer did an amazing job.” – Frank Wenger

“A challenging image to capture, that impresses you the longer you look at it.” – Jacqui Kenyon

“Our second-placed winner demonstrates mastery of the slit, as our eye is immediately drawn to the vitreous flange. The reflections are minimal and not noticeable.” – Marc Curchod

Third place:

Juror’s comments:

“The correct execution and illumination of this case achieves, in addition to the intended clinical information, an almost ethereal artistic result.” – Jesús Conejero

“The artistic factor is, quite simply, amazing.” – Frank Wenger

“A perfectly executed image. Simplicity is everything.” – Jacqui Kenyon

The other shortlisted images can be found here.

If you feel inspired by these images, why not enter next year’s competition? It re-opens in spring 2024, and you can keep updated with the details by following Haag-Streit’s various social media channels. 

If you are considering entering the 2024 competition, it’s worth bearing this advice from juror Marc Curchod in mind: “Be demanding of yourself, look for the best framing, and think that each photo is publishable.”