1st place winner: Portrait of a green lacewing larva (20X) by the inimitable Igor Siwanowicz
While science journalists? attention remains focused on the Nobel prizes, another set of awards- rather diminutive in scope- were also released this morning.
Nikon has announced the 2011 winners of its prestigious Small World Photomicrography Competition. The contest, now in its 37th year, received over 2,000 entries. And I must say, the galleries are simply gorgeous. Go visit:
Nikon Small World
This year?s 1st place was taken by Igor Siwanowicz, whose sublime insect portraiture I?ve admired for years. Siwanowicz?s winning image is a cross section of a lacewing larva. These common insects consume prey by piercing their skin with hollow, needle-like jaws and sucking their juices. It?s a fascinating image.
Even though Small World is the grandaddy of microscopy contests, they?ve remained remarkably current with social media. You can follow @NikonSmallWorld on twitter. And, for those who differ with the judges? picks, Nikon is also holding a popular vote.
For those of you with something small to share, next year?s deadline is April 30, 2012.
An honorable mention for Yanping Wang's "Snowflake (4x)"
An image of distinction: Andrew Gillis' "Chiloscyllium plagiosum (Whitespotted bamboo shark), embryonic pectoral fin"
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