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. The top three prize winners will be selected at the end of the competition and they receive $3,000, $2,000, and $1,000 award amounts respectively. So, if you an idea with photography through the light microscope and want to develop it in any competition organized by any of the photographic companies then you’re in the right place.
About Nikon
Today Nikon is a world-renowned brand, firmly established as a market leader in optical instrumentation and the only microscope company to manufacture its own glass, ensuring the very finest quality assurance throughout production.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for this competition, you have to fall under the following category:
Anyone over the age of 18 is eligible, with the exception of employees of Nikon, their families, the contest judges, and individuals engaged in the manufacture or sale of microscopes, related accessories, or photographic equipment.Former first prizewinners are ineligible to win first prize in the three contests immediately following the contest they won but can win other prizes.Any image that has won any other photomicrography competition is not eligible.Photomicrographs must be taken using a light microscope, such as one of the Nikon series of microscopes. All types of light microscopy and specimens are acceptable. Electron and any other microscopes that do not capture imagery using optical light technology are not permitted.The use of Nikon equipment is not required.No purchase is necessary to enter or win.
How to Apply:
You can enter the Nikon International Small World Competition by clicking on the link:The subject matter is unrestricted and any type of light microscopy technique is acceptable, including phase contrast, polarized light, fluorescence, interference contrast, darkfield, confocal, deconvolution, and mixed techniques. Images must be submitted as follows:
Financial Aid and Award Money:
Top 3 prize winners are selected and ranked by Small World In Motion Judges.
1st Prize – $3,0002nd Prize – $2,0003rd Prize – $1,000Honorable Mentions – $100 each
Address
Send correspondence to Nikon’s Small World Competition, Nikon Instruments Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, NY 11747-3064 USA or email info-at-nikonsmallworld.com
Application Deadline:
Submission Deadline: April 30 For More Information: Visit the Official Webpage of the Nikon Small World Photomicrography & Video Competition.
