Call for Submissions | 2018 Nikon Small World Photomicrography & Video Competition
Photomicrography Competition is open to anyone with an
interest in microscopy and photography. The video competition, entitled Small
World in Motion encompasses any movie or digital time-lapse photography taken
through the microscope.
Nikon’s Small World is regarded as the leading forum for
showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light
microscope.
Eligibility
and Rules:
- 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 above the age
of 18 years 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 NOT eligible 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:
- 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. (but entrants
should not submit the highest quality image with regard to file size, bit
depth, and resolution.)
- For images on film, a 35mm mounted
transparency will be accepted. But glass mounts are not accepted.
Small
World in Motion entries are further limited to:
- Movie length of no
more than 60 seconds
- The use of sound
is not permitted
- It is not
permitted to add graphics of any kind
- Nikon reserves the
right to edit winning movies for format and length for promotional
purposes.
- 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.
Nikon
Small World Contest Prizes
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)
Note:
Prizes for top 3 winners are paid by check in US funds and
other prizes are paid by Visa gift card also in US funds. Winners are responsible
for all applicable taxes.
How
winners are determined:
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
Closing
Date for Submission:
Submissions close on April 30, 2018
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