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I am a multiple finalist of the competitions devoted to photomicrography: Nikon Small World, Olympus BioScapes and Close-up Photographer of The Year ("Micro" category) In 2018 in recognition of my achievements in photomicrography, I was included by the organizers of the Nikon Small World competition into the Masters of Microscopy. My micrographs are presenting not only in various publications but also at individuals and collective exhibitions in Poland and abroad. I also realize lectures on various aspects of the micro world and micrographs displays. Apart from taking photographs I conduct classes in my Macrophotography and Photomicrography studio in Suwalki Culture Centre. I also conduct work shops on macrophotography and photomicrography at my home. For those who are interested in my work shops, lectures, micrographs displays or buying my micrographs I invite to click Offer. Apart from this site my photographs can be also found on my fanpage and web page marekmis.pl. My another great passion is light microscopy and hand making field miniature microscopes. I built two such microscopes. One of them was presented to broader audience by prof. Brian Ford from Cambridge University during annual Chicago Inter Micro 2006 ("A portable Microscope From Poland. Brian J. Ford, Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge University).