Ultra Violet Light Collection

Borneo giant forest scorpion (Heterometrus longimanus) resting inside a fallen hollow log. Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo. Photographed with natural light and UV light

Darwins slipper flower (Calceolaria uniflora) in UV light. Stamens and fleshy lip that provides food reward for polliator Least seedsnipe (Thinocorus rumicivorus) fluorescing

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

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

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

Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea), blue nectar guides and anthers, pollen and stigma fluorescing in UV light. Focus stacked

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

Black-eyed susan (Rudbeckia hirta) illuminated using different waveforms of light. Visible light (left), reflected UV light (centre), UV light as seen by bees (right). Studio environment, composite

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

Large-flowered evening primrose (Oenothera glazioviana). Bulls eye in centre of flower fluorescing in UV light guides pollinators to nectaries. At night in garden. Surrey, England, UK

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

Illustration of satellite used for detecting interstellar ultraviolet rays

Sodalite glowing yellow in ultraviolet light

Pink tube light glowing against black background

Pink tube light

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"Unveiling the Hidden Beauty: Exploring Ultra Violet Light" Journey into the mystical world as we discover its captivating effects on various natural wonders. Witness the Borneo giant forest scorpion, Heterometrus longimanus, finding solace inside a fallen hollow log under the enchanting glow of UV light. The Darwins slipper flower, Calceolaria uniflora, reveals its true colors in UV light, showcasing an otherworldly radiance that is invisible to our naked eyes. Delve into the mesmerizing realm of Rudbeckia hirta as it illuminates under different waveforms of light - from visible to reflected UV and even how bees perceive it. In Western Australia's controlled conditions, witness Chamelaucium uncinatum's nectar fluorescing in UV light; a breathtaking spectacle that seems straight out of a dream. Marvel at Liriodendron tulipifera's pollen and nectar as they come alive with vibrant fluorescence when exposed to ultraviolet rays – nature's hidden secret revealed. Digitalis purpurea enchants us with its blue nectar guides and anthers while its pollen and stigma emit a fluorescent glow under ultraviolet illumination – truly nature's own masterpiece. As darkness falls upon the forest floor, Heterometrus sp scorpions reveal their stunning fluorescence in ultraviolet light – an eerie yet fascinating sight not easily forgotten. Pulsatilla vulgaris or Pasque flower captivates us with its ethereal beauty as it fluoresces under UV light within a studio environment; revealing unseen hues alongside its visible counterpart (see image 01717742). Love-in-a-mist takes on new dimensions as Nigella damascena stamens illuminate in vivid shades when bathed in UV light – unlocking a hidden world of color and wonder.