Winners of Nikon Small World 2023
The Winners of Nikon Small World 2023 have unveiled a mesmerizing array of microscopic wonders. Showcasing the intricate beauty that often goes unnoticed by the naked eye. These mesmerizing images showcase the skills of the photographers. While also capturing the wonders of the world from the intricate formations of moss to the captivating moment a matchstick bursts into flames.
Blue Black Weevil (Metapocyrtus sp.)
Dr. Andrew M. Posselt, from Mill Valley California managed to capture a close up and highly detailed image of a weevil. The weevil had a black coloration, which was quite fascinating to observe.
Moss
Dr. Foo Yong Ng, from Bangi, Selangor Malaysia skillfully captured a up photograph of moss at a microscopic level.
Slime Mold (Trichia Crateriformis)
Dr. Frantisek Bednar, from Svosov, Zilinsky Slovak Republic has managed to capture a up image of a slime mold, in great detail.
Auto-Fluorescing Defensive Hairs on Eleagnus Angustifolia
Dr. David Maitland, from Feltwell, Norfolk United Kingdom captured an image of a leaf surface that exhibits auto fluorescing hairs when exposed to UV light.
Golden Rutile in Quartz
Danny Sanchez,, from Valley Village, California has beautifully captured a up image of golden rutile intricately embedded within quartz.
Matchstick Igniting By Friction Surface
This image shows a up view of a matchstick being lit by rubbing it against the friction surface of its box. The photograph was taken by Ole Bielfeldt, from Cologne, Germany.
Cleared Mouse Embryo
Dr. Arthur Chien, from Macquarie University, in New South Wales, Australia has captured a microscopic image of a cleared mouse embryo.
Feeding Bryozoan Colony Zooids
Charles Krebs,, from Issaquah, Washington captured an image of aquatic invertebrates called bryozoan colony zooids while they were feeding.
Bee
Yusuf Ziya Öztürk, a photographer, from Ankara, Çankaya, in Turkey managed to capture a close up photo of a bee using a microscope.
Mushroom Gills Showing Sporophores
A detailed view of the gills of a mushroom showcasing the sporophores (sporangiophores) as captured by Charles Krebs, from Issaquah, Washington.
Final Thought
The Winners of Nikon Small World 2023 have once again reminded us of the vast universe that exists beyond our regular vision. These mesmerizing pictures stand as a testament, to the miracles of nature and the progress made in photography. As we admire these works of art they ignite our curiosity to examine explore further and be amazed, by the intricacies of our surrounding world.
