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Microscopic Worlds Revealed in Stunning Contest Photos
30 Oct
Summary
- The contest celebrates images of the world at the smallest scales.
- 76 entries were recognized from 1,803 submissions this year.
- Winning images showcase complexity from everyday objects to biological specimens.
The Nikon Small World photography contest celebrates the hidden beauty and complexity found at microscopic scales. This year's competition saw 1,803 entries, with judges selecting 76 for various accolades including awards, runner-up, and honorable mentions. The goal of the contest is to display the intricate details of the world that are typically unseen by the naked eye.
The recognized images provided extraordinary close-up views of diverse subjects. These included everyday items like inkjet printers and pens, alongside biological elements such as wasps and neurons. Each photograph offered a high-resolution, ultra-close perspective, fulfilling the contest's mission to showcase the visual richness of the minuscule.
