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Nikon’s Small World

Celebrating 41 years of images captured by the light microscope

Nikon’s Small World is regarded as the leading forum for showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope. The Photomicrography Competition is open to anyone with an interest in microscopy and photography. The video competition, entitled Small World In Motion encompasses any movie or digital time-lapse photography taken through the microscope.

News

June 15, 2016

Judging for Nikon Instruments’ 42nd “Nikon Small World” Competition Begins Today

While this year’s judges all have a strong background in science, each brings a unique perspective and expertise to the judging table.
December 9, 2015

Microscopic Predator Attack Scene Wins First Place in Annual Nikon Small World in Motion Competition

Nikon Instruments Inc. today unveiled the winners of the fifth annual Nikon Small World in Motion Photomicrography Competition, awarding First Place to veteran winner Wim van Egmond of the Micropolitan Museum in The Netherlands.
October 14, 2015

Microscopic Honey Bee Eye Wins 2015 Nikon Small World Top Prize

Top Photomicrographs of 2015 Revealed as Nikon Announces Winners of Annual Global Competition Celebrating Art & Science
October 8, 2015

Nikon Small World Announces Reveal Dates for 2015 Winners

Annual Competition to Unveil Top Images & Videos Blending Art & Science Under the Microscope
April 27, 2015

Time-Lapse Video of Zebrafish “Inner Ear” Development Wins Small World in Motion Competition

Submissions for 2015 Nikon Small World in Motion Competition accepted through April 30
January 5, 2015

Small World In Motion Honorable Mention Winner Highlight: Dr. Daniele Soroldoni

Dr. Daniele Soroldoni promotes an appreciation for the phenomenon of “segmentation” by bringing it into focus beneath the microscope.
October 30, 2014

“Jaw-Dropping” Image of Open-Mouthed Rotifer wins 40th Anniversary Nikon Small World Competition

Nikon Instruments, Inc. is pleased to reveal the winners of the 40th annual Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition, awarding first prize to Rogelio Moreno for capturing a rarely seen image of a rotifer’s open mouth interior and heart-shaped corona.
October 8, 2014

Small World in Motion Honorable Mention Winner Highlight: Wim van Egmond

Mystery and beauty of aquatic microbes captured in two winning videos from Small World veteran