Ulex europaeus [Gorse]

[Andrea B.]

Blum, A.G. (2016) Ulex europaeus (L.) (Fabaceae) Gorse. Flowers photographed in ultraviolet and visible light. http://www.ultraviol...uropaeus-gorse/

 

Loch Broom, near Ullapool, Scotland, United Kingdom

02 May 2016

Wildflower

 

Synonyms:

• Whin (Scotland)
  
• Conasg (Gaelic: from conas = quarrel)
  

Comment: The Scottish countryside is very prettily decorated in spring with the deep golden yellow Gorse flowers. But beware the spines on this shrub! Like many Fabaceae members, the Gorse flower has a UV-bright banner with UV-absorbing keel and wings. UV-dark veining is also prominent on the banner. Rain and strong winds required a boost from the UV-flash while attempting to shoot this Gorse.

 

Reference:

1. Scott, Michael (2011) Scottish Wild Flowers. Whin, page 191. Birlinn Limited, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

 

Equipment [sony a7R-broadband + Asahi 85/4.5 Ultra-Achromatic-Takumar]

 

Visible Light [f/5.6 for 1/8000" @ ISO-400 in Cloudy Sunlight with Baader UVIR-Block Filter]

 

Ultraviolet Light [f/8 for 1/1.6" @ ISO-800 with SB-140 UV-Flash and Baader UV-Pass Filter]

 

UV+Blue+Green [f/8 for 1/5" @ ISO-640 in Cloudy Sunlight with UG5(1.5mm) + S8612(1.75mm) ]

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"somewhere in Scotland " == On Loch Broom near Ullapool.

[Andrea B.]

Thank you!