Andrea B. Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Blum, A.G. (2017) Abutilon palmeri Gray (Malvaceae) Palmer's Indian Mallow. Flowers photographed in ultraviolet and visible light. http://www.ultraviol...-indian-mallow/ Edit: 2017.03.06. Corrected the UV filter name. Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Arizona, USA10 March 2012Wildflower Synonyms:Indian MallowSuperstition MallowPalmer's Indian MallowComment:This beautiful Mallow has a classic central UV-dark area made up of a dark blotch at the petal base together with UV-dark filaments, open anthers, pollen and styles. The unopened anther is more UV-reflective and shows a bit of iridescence.The A. palmeri is distinguised from the other Abuliton growing in Organ Pipe by its 9-10 styles. Reference:3. SEINet Arizona - New Mexico Chapter (05 March 2017) Abutilon palmeri. http://swbiodiversit...onal%20Monument Equipment [Nikon D300-broadband + Carl Zeiss 60mm f/4.0 UV-Planar] Visible Light [f/11 for 1/250" @ ISO-250 with Onboard Flash and Baader UVIR-Block Filter]There is an interesting little fly in the lower right corner. Ultraviolet Light [f/11 for 1/250" @ ISO-250 with SB-14 UV-modified Flash and AndreaU-MkI UV-Pass Filter] Link to comment
Andy Perrin Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Oooh! Yes, is is a flower that is much prettier in UV than it is in visible light, to my eyes, anyway! Link to comment
Andrea B. Posted March 6, 2017 Author Share Posted March 6, 2017 I'm always tempted to push that pale yellow to a stronger saturation. After all, it's false color! But I kept my foot off the accelerator this time. Link to comment
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