Incandescant Collection

Geraldton wax flower (Chamelaucium uncinatum), nectar fluorescing in UV light. Western Australia. Controlled conditions, focus stacked. Series 1/2

Fluorescent coral photographed with ultraviolet / UV light, Bonaire, Leeward Antilles, Caribbean region, Netherlands Antilles

Leather corals (Sarcophyton sp. ) fluoresce at night under blue light on a coral reef
Leather corals (Sarcophyton sp.) fluoresce at night under blue light on a coral reef. Laamu Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean

Flannel bush (Fremontodendron California Glory ) exposed and overflowing nectaries fluorescuing in UV light. Native to southwest USA

Goat willow (Salix caprea) female catkin in UV light, fine hairs and nectar fluroescing. Surrey, England, UK. Focus stacked

Common rue (Ruta graveolens) flower in UV light, pollen and nectar at base of petals fluorescing. Insect pollinators are able to see position of rewards on offer. Surrey, England, UK

Tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) flower, pollen and nectar fluorescing in UV light. Surrey, England, UK. Native to USA. Focus stacked. Sequence 2/2

Porcelain orchid (Chloraea magellanica) with osmophores on lip fluorescing in UV light. Chile. Controlled conditions, focus stacked. Sequence 2/2

Scorpion (Heterometrus sp) fluorescing in ultraviolet light at night on forest floor, Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo

Fluorescent coral photographed with ultraviolet / UV light, Bonaire, Leeward Antilles, Caribbean region, Netherlands Antilles

RF- Boulder star coral (Montastrea annularis) showing fluorescent green coloration, photographed under blue light at night, to excite fluorescent pigments in the coral, East End, Grand Cayman

Fluorescent coral (Pocillopora sp. ) at night on a coral reef in blue light
Fluorescent coral (Pocillopora sp.) at night on a coral reef in blue light, with the lights from a resort jetty behind, Laamu Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Love-in-a-mist (Nigella damascena) stamens fluroescing in UV light. Ring of nectaries are dark red with blue UV reflective hairs

Christmas rose (Helleborus niger) flower, pollen on dehisced anthers and on petals fluorescing in UV light. Nectar ring appearing red. Focus stacked

Winter aconite (Eranthis hymenalis) in UV light, pollen on outer stamens that have dehisced fluorescing. Focus stacked

Seville orange (Citrus u aurantium) flower fluorescing in UV light, colour attractive
Seville orange (Citrus × aurantium) flower fluorescing in UV light, colour attractive to pollinators. Cultivated in glasshouse, Surrey, England, UK. Focus stacked. Sequence 2/2

Voodoo lily (Amorphophallus bulbifer), female flowers fluroescing in UV light, male flowers above. Native to Yunnan, China

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"Unveiling Nature's Neon: Exploring the Enigmatic Glow of Incandescent Beauty" Step into a world where vibrant colors come alive under the mysterious glow of ultraviolet light. From the depths of Bonaire's coral reefs to Western Australia's controlled conditions, incandescence reveals its captivating secrets. In the Leeward Antilles, fluorescent coral mesmerizes with its ethereal beauty as it basks in ultraviolet radiance. Leather corals gracefully fluoresce at night, casting an enchanting blue light on the reef, showcasing nature's own nocturnal spectacle. Journeying to Western Australia, we witness Geraldton wax flowers unveiling their hidden nectar in UV light. The controlled conditions allow us to capture this breathtaking moment through focus stacking techniques, revealing a series that showcases their delicate fluorescence. The tulip tree adds another dimension to this radiant phenomenon as its flower, pollen and nectar emit a dazzling UV glow. This natural spectacle reminds us that even within familiar landscapes lies an unseen world waiting to be discovered. Venturing deeper into forests at nightfall brings forth scorpions illuminating their presence with ultraviolet fluorescence on the forest floor. Their eerie yet fascinating display serves as a reminder that nature often conceals extraordinary wonders beneath our feet. Boulder star coral emerges from the Indian Ocean waters adorned in fluorescent green hues, creating an otherworldly sight against the backdrop of Laamu Atoll's resort jetty lights. This juxtaposition between man-made illumination and Mother Nature's brilliance is truly awe-inspiring. Love-in-a-mist blooms reveal stamens that dance under UV light while Flannel bush overflows with luminosity like molten gold cascading down its branches. Goat willow catkins delicately release fine hairs and nectar aglow under UV rays—a testament to nature’s intricate design. Christmas rose petals become canvases for scattered pollen particles illuminated by dehisced anthers.