Prunus serrulata 'Kwanzan' [Kwanzan Cherry]

[Andrea B.]

Blum, A.G. (2013) Prunus serrulata Lindley 'Kwanzan' (Rosaceae) Kwanzan Cherry. Flowers photographed in ultraviolet and visible light. http://www.ultraviol...kwanzan-cherry/

 

Location

24 April 2008

Cultivar in home garden

 

Synonyms:

• Cerasus serrulata (Lindl.) Loudon
  
• Japanese Flowering Cherry
  

Comment:

Like most Prunus, the Kwanzan Cherry blossom has dark stamens and stigma.

See also: Prunus serrulata 'Kwanzan': Autumn Leaves.

 

Reference:

1. Missouri Botanical Garden (2014) Prunus serrulata. http://www.missourib...kempercode=a915

 

Equipment [Nikon D600-broadband + Nikon 105mm f/4.5 UV-Nikkor]

 

Visible Light [f/11 for 1/400" @ ISO 400 in Sunlight with Baader UVIR-Block Filter]

 

Ultraviolet Light [f/11 for 1.3" @ ISO 400 in Sunlight with Baader UV-Pass Filter]

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Very nice!

 

See? Sometimes you need a swift kick in the rear, to get back to your own shots on hold, huh? :D

 

Glad that my own Prunus blossom work (although amateurish next to yours) has motivated you to revisit your own images!

 

Thanks for posting!