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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
2019 Nikon Small World Wall Calendar Now Available
Posted on December 04, 2018
The Nikon Small World 2019 Calendar is printed in full color on semi-gloss paper and spiral bound for mounting on the wall.
Small World Exhibit Tour
Fernbank Science Center
Sep 22, 2019 – Dec 13, 2019Wisconsin Science Museum
Jul 28, 2019 – Oct 4, 2019Delaware Museum of Natural History
Jul 21, 2019 – Sep 13, 2019Coastal Discovery Museum
Jul 1, 2019 – Sep 13, 2019
Masters of Microscopy
The scientists, artists, researchers, educators and everyday curious individuals who uncover the fascinating microscopic world around us. Our latest edition profiles eleven-time Small World winner Marek Miś.
MicroscopyU
Nikon's MicroscopyU website features technical support and timely information about all aspects of optical microscopy, photomicrography, and digital imaging.
