1st Place, 2019 Photomicrography Competition
Teresa Zgoda & Teresa Kugler
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.
The 2019 Competitions Are Now Closed
We will begin collecting entries for the 2020 competitions soon.
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
Fluorescence Turtle Embryo Wins Forty-Fifth Annual Nikon Small World Competition
Posted on October 21, 2019
The winners of the 45th annual competition showcase a spectacular blend of science and artistry under the microscope.
Small World Exhibit Tour
Fernbank Science Center
Sep 22, 2019 – Dec 13, 2019Museum 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, 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.
MicroscopyU
Nikon's MicroscopyU website features technical support and timely information about all aspects of optical microscopy, photomicrography, and digital imaging.
