Interactions Photowalk comes to Sanford Lab
Leading particle physics laboratories around the globe opened their doors to photographers for a Global Photowalk competition
This summer, 17 leading particle physics laboratories from around the globe opened their doors to photographers for the Global Photowalk competition, an event sponsored by the Interactions Collaboration, a group of particle physics communicators. At Sanford Lab, seven individuals participated in the event, capturing unique, behind-the-scenes images of the science taking place nearly a mile underground.
“We found a diverse mix of amateur and professional photographers from the region and I’m really looking forward to seeing the results from these creative people,” said Matt Kapust, creative services developer at Sanford Lab. Kapust organized the event at Sanford Lab.
The participating laboratories study science topics ranging from exploring the origins of the Universe to better understanding how our planet’s climate works, and from improving human and animal health to helping deliver secure and sustainable food and energy supplies for the future. Sanford Lab hosts world-leading physics experiments nearly a mile underground. Additionally, the facility hosts experiments that focus on geology, biology and engineering.
“I can say without a doubt this was the coolest location I’ve ever had the opportunity to photograph,” said Matt Kadlick, a marketing director and professional photographer from Casper, Wyoming. “I am grateful for the amazing opportunity—I absolutely loved it.”
Each laboratory will enter just three images into the global competition. Beginning Aug. 27, the public will be given an opportunity to vote for their top photographs. In September, a panel of experts will also choose three favorites.
The winning local photographs will be featured on Sanford Lab’s website and social media outlets. You can follow #physpics18 to see some of the stunning images from this year’s Global Photowalk.