SUNDAY, APRIL 25, 2010
This image of the male sex organ of a flowering plant took first place in Nikon’s 2009 annual Small World photomicrography competition. Courtesy of Nikon Small World.
Chosen for both its scientific and artistic qualities from among a record 2,000 entries, this image was captured by Estonian scientist Heiti Paves. “As part of my work as a research scientist, I have been taking photographs through the microscope for almost 30 years to observe the processes in living cells,” Paves explained.
Winning the 2009 popular vote online out of 137 finalists was the image above of a bundle of fluorescent actin protein filaments captured by Dennis Breitsprecher of the Institute of Biophysical Chemistry at Germany’s Hannover Medical School. Courtesy of Nikon Small World
2008 winner above: Pleurosigma (marine diatoms) (200x), Darkfield and Polarized Light by Michael Stringer, UK. Courtesy of Nikon 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 35 years, Nikon has rewarded the world's best photomicrographers who make critically important scientific contributions to life sciences, bio-research and materials science.
For all of the winners over the last 35 years: 35 Years of the World’s Best Microscope Photography
For more information www.nikonsmallworld.com
Stunning Microscope Photography from Nikon's "Small World" Photo Competition
Inaugurated in1975, the Nikon International Small World Competition is an annual international photomicrography contest dedicated to offering excellent photography taken through microscopes for ordinary people and heralding in the latest cutting-edge scientific technology.This image of the male sex organ of a flowering plant took first place in Nikon’s 2009 annual Small World photomicrography competition. Courtesy of Nikon Small World.Chosen for both its scientific and artistic qualities from among a record 2,000 entries, this image was captured by Estonian scientist Heiti Paves. “As part of my work as a research scientist, I have been taking photographs through the microscope for almost 30 years to observe the processes in living cells,” Paves explained.
Winning the 2009 popular vote online out of 137 finalists was the image above of a bundle of fluorescent actin protein filaments captured by Dennis Breitsprecher of the Institute of Biophysical Chemistry at Germany’s Hannover Medical School. Courtesy of Nikon 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 35 years, Nikon has rewarded the world's best photomicrographers who make critically important scientific contributions to life sciences, bio-research and materials science.
For all of the winners over the last 35 years: 35 Years of the World’s Best Microscope Photography
For more information www.nikonsmallworld.com
