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Helleborus niger [Christmas Rose]


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Davies A.P., (2020) Helleborus niger L. (Ranunculaceae). Christmas Rose (unknown variety). Flower photographed in UVR, and UVF. https://www.ultravio...christmas-rose/

 

Ashtead, Surrey. 3rd February, 2020.

Cultivated in garden.

 

 

Reference:

Wikipedia (accessed 15 Feb 2020) https://en.wikipedia...elleborus_niger

 

Technical details:

​UVR: Full spectrum converted Nikon D800 with 80mm El Nikkor, and Baader U filter. Two full spectrum converted Metz 45 CT1 flash guns. 1/160th @ f/11. 400 ISO.

UVF: Nikon D850 with 105mm micro Nikkor lens. Light painted with Convoy S2+ UV LED torch. 25 seconds @ f/16. 200 ISO.

 

Left, visible. Right, UV.

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Left, visible. Right, UV-induced Visible Fluorescence.

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I'm really enjoying your work over time, Adrian. Thanks for sharing it here also.

The hellebore ring of fluorescence is very cool with the fluorescent pollen and the red from the inner nectary tubes.

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  • 2 weeks later...
15 Feb 2020 Editor's Note: This Helleborus niger has been moved from Vegetables, Herbs & Crops to Garden & Decorative Flora. Minor edits were made to formatting and title to permit inclusion on standardized list.
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