Kaleidoscope World , Photomicrography @Work

The Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition celebrates the beautiful, weird, wonderful, and microscopic things in our world through photos captured using a light microscope. On its 43rd year, the competition continues to impress. The 2017 competition received over 2,000 entries from 88 different countries. Many of the images were taken during scientific research projects. “The year’s winners not only reflect remarkable research and trends in science, but they also allow the public to get a glimpse of a hidden world,” says Eric Flem, Communications Manager, Nikon Instruments, “This year’s winning photos and entries are examples of important works being done in the world of science, and those works can be shared thanks to rapidly advancing imaging technology.”