Bang Goes the Theory!

[Adrian]

In the UK one of the earliest and prettiest wildflowers is the Primrose (Primula vulgaris). It is found in two forms - pin eyed (long style) and thrum eyed (short style) to enable cross pollination by insects. I wondered if the two forms might have a different UV signature?

The answer appears to be no! They look identical in a UV reflected image.

Full spectrum converted Nikon D300S, 80mm El Nikkor with Baader U filter.

[Andrea B.]

Adrian, I would love to have a posting of your Primula vulgaris in our botanical section. Bjørn and I photographed one while were in Scotland at the Nikongear Meetup in Killin. We were both interested in the greenish false colour which you have captured so nicely here. (My photos of P. vulgaris did not turn out so well because I was struggling with focus issues.) Let me know if you are interested and I can help you with the write-up.

 

Very interesting observation about the two types having the same UV signatures. It's hard to predict.