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Guardian showcases 2026 Nikon Small World photomicrography winners

Original: The 2026 Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition selection featured in The Guardian is a masterclass in blending

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.

Why now: The annual competition's shortlist is known for producing visually stunning scientific imagery, and this year's selection is generating fresh interest online.

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• The 2026 Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition selection featured in The Guardian is a masterclass in blending art with hard science. What makes these images stand out is how they take everyday, mundane processes or invisible microscopic structures and transform them… · appassionato · 10

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