Winners of the 2026 Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition Announced
In the 2026 Nikon Small World competition, the best images of the microscopic world, ranging from inkjet printer droplets to spider eyes, were awarded. Ole Bielfeldt won first place among a total of 86 winning entries.
The Nikon Small World photomicrography competition, whose results were announced on October 21, 2026, awarded 86 different works revealing the hidden details of the microscopic world.
Ole Bielfeldt, a design student from Cologne, Germany, was awarded first place in the competition with his image capturing droplets inside an inkjet printer. Bielfeldt's photograph offers a microscopic look at how printers create clear and orderly letters.
Other notable names ranking in the competition include John-Oliver Dum who took second place with an image of a jumping spider covered in pollen, Dr. Gonzalo Quiroga-Artigas who placed 12th with his tardigrade study, and Eric Epstein who secured 6th place with a slime mold photograph. Additionally, Satu Paavonsalo and Dr. Sinem Karaman tied for 19th place, while the neuron image by Faith Fernandes and Dr. James Glover was awarded the 'Image of Distinction' honor.
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- sciencenews.org · Link