Nikon Small World

Nikon's Small World Photomicrography Competition

Small World is regarded as the leading forum for showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope. For over 30 years, Nikon has rewarded the world's best photomicrographers who make critically important scientific contributions to life sciences, bio-research and materials science.

Deadline for Entries:
April 30, 2012

Tiny Insect Portrait Captures First Place in 2011 Competition

Dr. Igor Siwanowicz's striking confocal image of a common green lacewing wowed the judges to capture first place in this year's Small World Photomicrography Competition.

To see all the 2011 winners, click here.

2011 Competition Winning Images Featured on CBS News Sunday Morning

Charles Osgood shares a gallery from the winning pictures in Nikon's 2011 “Small World” photomicrography competition.

To see the segment, click here.

Small World @ Tellus Science Museum

The Small World road show has begun, making stops at numerous museums and science centers. The exhibit recently opened at the Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville, Georgia.

To learn more, click here.

Introducing Small World in Motion

Nikon has begun accepting movies taken through the microscope as a new category in the Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition.

Entitled Small World in Motion, the videos will be judged and honored as a separate section of the competition, complete with prizes for first, second and third places.

To enter the competition, click here.

2011 Small World Judges

Now in its 37th year, the competition has featured some of the most esteemed names in science and science journalism on its judging panel, and this year is no exception.

For a look at this year's judges, click here.

Take the Small World “Identify the Image Challenge”

Each day, we’ll post five new images — can you match the correct description to each photomicrograph? To take the challenge, click here.

Small World on CNN

CNN News Stream recently covered the 2010 Competition, focusing on first place winner Jonas King’s entry.

To read the article, and watch the segment, click here.

Wired Features Selected Small World Insect Images

Wired Science Editor (and 2010 Small World judge) Betsy Mason writes, "They may not seem like creatures worth admiring when they are buzzing around your head or landing on your lunch, but under the microscope, bugs can be truly spectacular. Especially their eyes.

To read the article, click here.