1st Place, 2019 Small World in Motion Competition
Philippe Laissue
Nikon’s Small World
Celebrating 45 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 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
Endangered Coral Polyp Wins Ninth Annual Nikon Small World in Motion Competition
Posted on December 09, 2019
Dr. Philippe Laissue’s movie gives the world a rare close-up glimpse of a coral reef building and furthers audiences’ understanding of endangered coral populations
Small World Exhibit Tour
Museum of Life + Science
Nov 17, 2019 – Mar 1, 2020Maryland Science Center
Nov 17, 2019 – Jan 24, 2020New York Hall of Science
Nov 17, 2019 – Feb 28, 2020COSI
Nov 17, 2019 – Jan 17, 2020
Masters of Microscopy
The scientists, artists, researchers, educators and everyday curious individuals who uncover the fascinating microscopic world around us. Our latest edition profiles 2019 Small World winners Teri Zgoda and Teresa Kugler.
Nikon’s 2020 Small World Calendar
The 2020 Nikon Small World calendar features the 20 winning digital images, 15 honorable mentions, and images of distinction resulting from the 45th annual competition.
MicroscopyU
Nikon's MicroscopyU website features technical support and timely information about all aspects of optical microscopy, photomicrography, and digital imaging.
Nikon Instruments
Nikon Instruments is a leader in microscope-based optical and imaging technologies for the life sciences and part of the Nikon Healthcare Business Division.
