The http://archive.wired.com/culture/art/news/2008/04/submissions_macro macro photo contest was our fiercest competition yet, with almost every entry making our eyes boggle. After two weeks of steady battle, these 10 photos have emerged victorious. Alan M won the contest with his photo "Eye of a Tokay Gecko" at left. Mr. M will be receiving a subscription to Wired magazine and a digital picture frame for his desk. Since we had so many great photos that we thought should’ve received more votes, we’ve also compiled a http://archive.wired.com/culture/art/multimedia/2008/04/ /culture/art/multimedia/2008/04/gallery_faves_macro_photos Wired.com Editor’s Choice Macro Photo Gallery. Our next semi-monthly photo contest is on transportation. We want to see how Wired.com readers get around. Check out the http://archive.wired.com/culture/art/news/2008/04/submissions_transportation contest page for more information. Left:Eye of a Tokay GeckoSubmitted by Alan M Photographer’s comment: "A close-up shot of a Tokay Gecko. Their eyes remind me of old-fashioned keyholes. Thanks for looking!"
High-Tech JumperSubmitted by Coder Photographer’s comment: "Jumping spider on a DVD reading my data :). Shot with a Canon 20D with a Canon MP-E macro lens."
Bubble MagicSubmitted by Sophie Photographer’s comment: "Close-up of a wet leaf ... taken with a Canon Powershot A610 :)"
Yellow Paper WaspSubmitted by Bryan Johnson Photographer’s comment: "Yellow paper wasps frequent our pool in the desert in order to get water to bring back to their nests. They are quite docile and very difficult to disturb, making them welcome guests."
WaterheadSubmitted by Maxim Dolgobrod Photographer’s comment: "A close-up of the water emerging from a fountain pipe, which formed this ’head.’"
MantodeaSubmitted by Vladimer Shioshvili Photographer’s comment: "Nikon d50, 50mm f/1.8 with extension tubes. Subject is a representative of the Mantodea group."
Ice-Cold NebulaSubmitted by Philippe Holthuizen Photographer’s comment: "One evening I looked down at the icecubes floating in my coke and noticed the wonderful 3-dimensional structure inside. More pics on my flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/philippeholthuizen"
Dying Tea-Light CandleSubmitted by Jordan Photographer’s comment: "HDR photograph of a tea-light candle wick just before it burns out."
The FlySubmitted by Glenn Young Photographer’s comment: "Supermacro of a house fly."
My EyeSubmitted by David Harpe Photographer’s comment: "An extreme macro photograph of my eye. Photographed with a Canon MP-65e lens and a 1DMkIII camera."
