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Nikon’s Small World
Celebrating 44 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.
Photomicrography Competition
The Nikon International Small World Competition first began in 1975 as a means to recognize and applaud the efforts of those involved with photography through the light microscope. Since then, Small World has become a leading showcase for photomicrographers from the widest array of scientific disciplines.
Video Competition
In 2011, Nikon announced that it would begin accepting movies taken through the microscope as a new category in the 37th annual Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition. This new category, titled Small World in Motion, encompasses any movie or digital time-lapse photography taken through the microscope and adds a new, distinct discipline to the competition.
Small World News
Stunning Weevil Eye Wins Forty-Fourth Annual Nikon Small World Competition
Posted on October 11, 2018
The breath-taking winners of the 44th annual competition unveil the microscopic beauty hidden from the naked eye
Small World Exhibit Tour
Indiana State Museum
Nov 19, 2018 – Feb 24, 2019Fernbank Science Center
Sep 23, 2018 – Dec 14, 2017Science World
Sep 23, 2018 – Dec 17, 2018Wisconsin Science Museum
Aug 5, 2018 – Nov 2, 2018
Masters of Microscopy
The scientists, artists, researchers, educators and everyday curious individuals who uncover the fascinating microscopic world around us. Our latest edition profiles five-time Small World winner Dr. Margaret Oechsli.
MicroscopyU
Nikon's MicroscopyU website features technical support and timely information about all aspects of optical microscopy, photomicrography, and digital imaging.
