The picture shows a tagette, also known as an african, under UV light. The flower displays a fascinating display of fluorescent colours, with the petals emitting a bright and mystical bluish-purple light. The central disc flowers shine in a contrasting hue, often with an intense, almost glowing yellow-green colour. This UV light photograph reveals the hidden beauty and complexity of the tagette, normally invisible to the human eye, and highlights the unique patterns that may play a role in pollination by insects sensitive to UV light.
Swen van de Vlierd is a passionate nature photographer from the Netherlands. He has always been fascinated by the beauty of nature and has turned this passion into his favorite hobby. Swen has gained years of experience in photographing landscapes, animals, and plants, and has developed a.. Read more…