Roots. Dr Jerry Glover and Jim Richardson

Dr Jerry Glover has been researching root dynamics and soil organic carbon and exploring the possibilities and ramifications of changing our agricultural production from annuals to perennials. 

These incredible images are of (top to bottom) Missouri Goldenrod, Compass Plant and Wheatgrass were taken by Jim Richardson to document Dr Jerry Glovers findings. The composite photographs, eight to fourteen per plant were stitched together in vertical panoramas to try to capture the incredible 14 foot structures.

Caddisfly and Hubert Duprat's Creative Partnership 1980-1997

Above: Caddisfly Larva by Roy Larimer Below: Hubert Duprat's Caddisfly Larva

Caddisfly larva can be seen in pools of water, clad with all manner of debris that they have fashioned into a protective casing, they are fascinating. Hubert Duprat gave them the opportunity to be more Bling in their creations by providing them with grains of gold, precious stones and pearls. http://www.leonardo.info/isast/articles/duprat.html has a full interview with this scientist artist.