Nikon's Small World winners for 2012 were announced today. The contest focuses on the tiny things on earth, and the best images of those.
These images "showcase the delicate balance between outstanding scientific technique and exquisite artistic quality," they said in a press release.
If you don't agree with the judges' choices you can go vote for your favorite at the Nikon Small World contest Facebook page, until November 13. Click through our slideshow to see the judges' favorites.
Embryo at different stages of the black mastiff bat (Molossus rufus), taken by Dorit Hockman of the University of Cambridge in the UK.
This is the first step in the development of the garlic bulb. The image was taken by Dr. Somayeh Naghiloo of the University of Tabriz in Iran.
This image of coral sand was taken by Dr. David Maitland of Feltwell, United Kingdom.
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