Nikon's Small World

Small World is regarded as the leading forum for showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope. For over 30 years, Nikon has rewarded the world's best photomicrographers who make critically important scientific contributions to life sciences, bio-research and materials science.


Photographed by Dr. Tsutomu Seimiya


Photographed by Massimo Brizzi


Photographed by Dr. Pedro Barrios-Perez

The year's best microphotography: Nikon's Small World 2009
Nikon Small World