At the beginning of December 2015, Nikon Instruments Inc. unveiled the winners of the fifth annual Nikon Small World in Motion Photomicrography Competition, awarding First Place to veteran winner Wim van Egmond of the Micropolitan Museum in The Netherlands.
Judges were impressed with the thrilling video van Egmond captured of a ciliate predator devouring its prey.
Reference:
http://www.nikonsmallworld.com/galleries/swim/2015-small-world-in-motion-competition
However my favorite is:
Dr. Alireza Abbaspourrad/ Cornell University/ Ithaca, New York
Image:
Structural emulsions containing nutrients releasing contents upon exposure to a simulated gastric fluid. (40x)
#microbiology #nikon #smallworldinmotion #science
The photography techniques involved are almost as fascinating as the subjects.
ReplyDeleteCiliate Predator used Differential interference contrast (DIC) microscopy which allows viewing of microscopic creatures that are transparent (and isn't useful for much else)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Differential_interference_contrast_microscopy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKTGgAQ2VEs
Structural Emulsions used a Confocal Microscope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUAvneBhDcQ
Thanks Brian :)
ReplyDeleteThe site is really cool.as well
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