DaveO Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Oldfield, D. 2016. Kunzea ericoides (A. Rich.) J. Thomps. (Myrtaceae) Burgan. Flowers photographed in visible and ultraviolet light. http://www.ultravioletphotography.com/content/index.php/topic/1633-kunzea-ericoides-burgan/ SynonymsLeptospermum ericoides A. Rich. Maldon, Victoria, Australia11 November 2015Australian Native Wildflower as Garden Specimen CommentKunzea ericoides is a variable and widespread species from eastern Australia, usually found in soils which are moist or waterlogged for extended periods. Visible Light: Nikon D750 Full Spectrum Modification, Nikon Rayfact PF10545 MF-UV 105 mm f/4.5 lens, Metz 15 MS-1 flash, 1/200 s @ f/16 ISO 200, Baader UV/IR Cut Filter.Image Reference: DO62234 Ultraviolet Light: Nikon D750 Full Spectrum Modification, Nikon Rayfact PF10545 MF-UV 105 mm f/4.5 lens, Nissin Di866 Mark II flash, 1/200s @ f/16 ISO 200, Baader UV-Pass Filter.Image Reference: DO62237 Ultraviolet Induced Visible Fluorescence: Nikon D750 Full Spectrum Modification, Nikon Rayfact PF10545 MF-UV 105 mm f/4.5 lens with Baader UV/IR Cut Filter, Nichia NCSU033A UV-LED with Baader UV-Pass Filter, 10.0 s @ f/11 ISO 1250.Image Reference: DO62239 References:Elliott, W.R. and Jones, D.L. Encyclopaedia of Australian Plants suitable for cultivation, Lothian 1993, Volume 6, p. 18. Published 4 January 2016 Link to comment
nfoto Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 The garden centres should recommend blacklights to their customers.... An amazing and sparkling view indeed. Thanks for introducing us to these wonders of Nature. Link to comment
DaveO Posted January 5, 2016 Author Share Posted January 5, 2016 What amazes me is the difference in the number of stamens around the flower for the three different kunzeas I have taken. Link to comment
Andrea B. Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Yes, that is interesting. Link to comment
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