nfoto Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Rørslett, B. 2013. Linum perenne L. (Linaceae). Blue Flax. Flowers photographed in visible and ultraviolet light. http://www.ultraviol...enne-blue-flax/ Linum perenne L.NO: FlerårslinEN: Blue Flax; Perennial Flax This is a small to medium tall, Plants photographed in the Botanical Garden of University of Oslo, Norway 21 June 2010. Image reference: LINU_PER_I1006211409_VIS.jpgVisible light: Nikon D3S, Medical-Nikkor 120 mm f/4 lens, built-in ring flash. Image reference: LINU_PER_I1006210736_UV.jpgUltraviolet light: Nikon D40X, UV-Nikkor 105 mm f/4.5 lens, Baader U2" (Venus) filter, SB-140 flash. The corolla of L. perenne exhibits a very high UV reflectivity so the flowers really shine as bright stars in UV light. The dark centre area makes a classic "bull's-eye" type pattern. [Published 12 June 2013] Link to comment
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