• The Nikon
  Small World Competition is open to anyone with an interest in
  photography through the microscope. Truly international in scope, entries
  have been received from the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia,
  Latin America, Asia, and Africa. Winners have included both professionals
  and hobbyists.

• 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.
• Macro
  Photography is not permitted.
• The use
  of Nikon equipment is not required.
• No
  purchase is necessary to enter or win.
• Images
  must be submitted as follows:
1. Digitally:
   Uploading to the Small World Competition entry area here. Images must be
   in jpeg, png, psd, or tiff format and videos
   in flv, mp4, mpg, wmv, avi, mov format.
   (Please submit the highest quality image with regard to file size, bit
   depth, and resolution.)
2. For
   images on film, a 35mm mounted transparency will be accepted. Glass
   mounts are not accepted.
• Small
  World in Motion entries are further limited to:
1. Movie
   length of no more than 60 seconds
2. The
   use of sound is not permitted
3. It
   is not permitted to add graphics of any kind

• Each
  entrant may submit up to three images in each contest for judging. A
  completed and signed official entry form, facsimile, or complete Internet
  entry form must be used. A separate entry form must be used for Small
  World and Small World in Motion.

Top 20 prize
winners are selected and ranked by Small World Judges.

• 1st
  Prize – $3,000
• 2nd
  Prize – $2,000
• 3rd
  Prize – $1,000
• 4th
  Prize – $800
• 5th
  Prize – $600
• 6th
  Prize – $400
• 7th-10th
  Prizes – $300 each
• 11th-20th
  Prizes – $200 each
• Honorable
  Mentions – $100 each
• Images
  of Distinction – Nikon Backpack (or equivalent)

Top 3 prize winners
are selected and ranked by Small World In Motion Judges.

• 1st
  Prize – $3,000
• 2nd
  Prize – $2,000
• 3rd
  Prize – $1,000
• Honorable
  Mentions – $100 each

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