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A nature photographer shared a close-up image of lupine flowers covered in droplets of dew or rain, shot on a Nikon D3300 at f/8.0 and 1/200 sec. The picture has drawn quiet appreciation from plant, botany and nature photography enthusiasts who enjoy detailed seasonal garden imagery.

A set of film photographs of Uyuni, Bolivia, taken in 2005 on a Nikon camera, is being shared with photography enthusiasts. The images, tagged under travel and film photography communities, highlight the salt flats region and have drawn engagement from viewers who continue to champion analog shooting.

The Guardian has featured a selection of winning images from the 2026 Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition. The images, drawn from entries in the long-running microscopy contest, are being praised for blurring the line between art and science, turning everyday and invisible microscopic structures into striking visual compositions that have drawn attention from science and photography audiences alike.

A winning image from this year's Nikon Small World photomicrography competition shows ink droplets mid-flight as an inkjet printer forms letters on a page, freezing a process normally invisible to the eye. Science News highlights the shot as part of a closer look at the competition's winning images, which celebrate striking views of everyday phenomena under the microscope.

A photomicrograph by Mike Crutchley showing Pilobolus fungi growing on sheep dung has been shared as part of the Nikon Small World competition coverage. The image highlights the fungus's distinctive structure, which science and art audiences have been passing around, drawing appreciation for the detail visible under the microscope and the intersection of biology and art.

A striking photomicrograph by Dr Mark Slabodnick, entered in Nikon's Small World competition, shows two elongated Stentor coeruleus cells mid-mating. The single-celled organisms are fused at the anterior edge of their mouth, a connection that allows DNA to pass between them. The image is being shared among science and biology enthusiasts who admire the detail of microscopic life.

A photographer has shared images of the narrow, fog-shrouded cobblestone alleys of Erice, a hilltown near Trapani in western Sicily, tagged for the Silent Sunday photography ritual. The shots, taken with a Nikon D700 and a 24-70mm f2.8 lens, highlight the medieval town's atmospheric Mediterranean streets in the mist.

Film photography enthusiasts are sharing autumn images this October, including a 35mm shot of red autumn colour taken on a Nikon F4 with Kodak Gold 200 film. The posts circulate within the analogue photography community, whose members use hashtags like 'filmisnotdead' and 'believeinfilm' to promote continued shooting on traditional film cameras.

A photomicrograph of Hemitrichia slime mould fruiting bodies and spore structures, taken by Eric Epstein for the Nikon Small World competition, is drawing attention online. The image offers a striking close-up of the microscopic anatomy of slime moulds, a group that fascinates both scientists and nature photographers.

Film photography enthusiasts are sharing single-frame analogue shots of autumn crocuses, shot on 35mm film with a Nikon F4 and Kodak Pro Image 100. The posts sit within the ongoing 'film is not dead' community, which celebrates continued shooting on traditional photographic film despite the dominance of digital and phone cameras.

A photograph of a 20-day-old sea urchin larva, its cell nuclei stained fluorescent blue, has been shared by Svenja Carolin Kling as part of the Nikon Small World photomicrography competition. The image shows the delicate, translucent structure of the young marine invertebrate under a microscope, and is drawing attention from science and art audiences who admire the beauty of microscopic marine life.

A photomicrograph by Dr Julien Resseguier, entered in the Nikon Small World competition, shows a mouse trachea in striking detail: hair-like cells that sweep mucus along the airway, with nerves in blue and surrounding muscle in yellow. The image is being shared widely, with readers praising both its scientific value and its unexpected beauty, calling it a striking example of science art.

A photographer from Reno, Nevada has been named a finalist in the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards, a competition celebrating humorous images of animals captured in the wild. The news is drawing local attention as the photographer competes against entries from around the world for recognition in the annual contest.

A photographer in Montreal is sharing macro close-ups of flowers in transition, shot with a Nikon Z8, tagged with nature and botanical photography hashtags. The images are drawing modest engagement from art and nature photography communities online.

A close-up photograph of a dried coneflower head in a backyard, taken in April 2014 with a Nikon D3300 and a Nikon macro lens, is circulating among nature and photography enthusiasts. The image, tagged under flowers, botany, biodiversity and macro photography, is drawing likes and shares from people interested in botany and nature photography.

A photomicrograph of embryonic African clawed frog (Xenopus) skin cells is drawing attention, showing cilia in green, centrioles in red, and cell membranes in white. The image is credited to Pierre Nouaux and Laurent Kodjabachian, with Camille Boutin, as an entry to the Nikon Small World photomicrography competition, and is being shared by science and art enthusiasts.

Nikon has announced the winners of its Small World 2026 photomicrography competition, which celebrates striking microscopic photography. The results are being shared with a gallery of winning images via The Atlantic, and science and photography enthusiasts are praising the annual contest as one of the highlights of the year for revealing the hidden beauty of microscopic structures.

A photographer in Montreal, Quebec has shared a macro shot of dandelion seeds poised to disperse, playfully calling them parachutists ready for launch. The image, taken with a Nikon Z8, highlights the intricate detail of the seed heads and celebrates close-up nature and botanical photography. It is being shared among nature and macro photography communities.

A photographer in Quebec has shared macro images of remarkable bolete mushrooms lit by autumn light, shot with a Nikon Z8 in the Montreal area. The nature and macro photography scene is being celebrated for its detail and seasonal beauty, drawing attention from nature and art photography enthusiasts.

A photographer has shared images of a vicuña spotted near San Pedro de Atacama in Chile's Atacama Desert. The wild camelid, native to the high Andes, appears against the region's characteristic arid landscape. The images highlight the area's wildlife and continue to draw attention to northern Chile as a destination for nature and landscape photography.

A landscape photograph of a volcano in Chile's Atacama Desert is being shared widely, drawing appreciation for the region's stark, otherworldly scenery. The image, shot with a Nikon camera, highlights the desert's volcanic terrain and is resonating with travel and photography enthusiasts interested in South America and landscape photography.

Photographers are sharing autumn scenes built around a yellow and blue colour palette, with golden foliage set against cool skies. The trend highlights seasonal nature shots, often taken with entry-level DSLR cameras such as the Nikon D40, as fall colours reach their peak and outdoor photographers post their seasonal work.

Nikon has released the first images from its 2026 Small World Photomicrography Competition, showcasing striking close-up views of subjects invisible to the naked eye. The annual contest invites scientists and hobbyists to submit photos taken through light microscopes, and the newly unveiled entries are drawing attention for revealing the intricate beauty of hidden microscopic worlds.

Nikon has been selected for Japan's NEDO subsidy programme for advanced semiconductor manufacturing technology, part of the 'Research and Development Project of the Enhanced Infrastructures for Post-5G Information and Communication Systems'. The company will receive support to develop manufacturing technologies for next-generation semiconductors, aligning with Japan's broader push to strengthen its domestic chip supply chain and optical lithography capabilities.

A photographer in Montreal, Quebec has shared a series of macro photographs showing frost so intense it makes the hair stand on end, titled 'Froid à en dresser les poils' — cold enough to bristle. The images, shot on a Nikon Z8, focus on flowers and botanical subjects under freezing conditions, drawing attention from nature and art photography communities online.

A photographer shared film photographs of woods in Nagano, Japan, shot on a Nikon in 2021. The images, tagged with street, travel and film photography hashtags, are being circulated and liked among film photography enthusiasts, reflecting the ongoing community interest in analogue snapshots of Japanese landscapes.