tiny photos

2005 marks the 30th Anniversary of the Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition, a contest that "recognises excellence in photography through the microscope". i implore my talented (and very creative) science-minded buddies to enter. you in particular, leroy.


19th place, 2004 Competition
Pedro Barrios
Planarization of Patterned silicon-
nitrate-coated silicon substrate (200x)
Reflected light/ differential interference contrast

16th place, 1977 Competition
Ralph L. Shook
Leaf whole mount, Pittosporum (31x)
Transmitted Polarized Light Illumination