Nikon announced the winners of its Small World microphotography competition today (Oct. 21), awarding amateur and professional photographers (many of whom are also practicing scientists) for pictures that capture the hidden worlds lying at the microscopic level.
While some images showcase the tiny details not noticeable to most, like the intricate interwoven shapes of a tulip, others delve into the hidden worlds that are impossible to see with the naked eye, like an alligator embryo or the pattern of spheres that make up a housefly’s eye.
Take a look at some of the stunning examples below.
