[UV, VIS, BV] first Rudbeckia flower unfolding

Today shots of my first Rudbeckia flower this year, using UV sensitive camera, Cerco 94mm lens, Baader-U resp. UV/IR Cut filter

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UV shot:


Bee Vision (simulated using filter):


VIS comparison shot:


The idea is to see, how the UV pattern emerges within the next days when the flower totally enfolds ...


Stay tuned, more will follow on that fascinating subject...

More info on this very interesting field may be found on my site http://www.pbase.com/kds315/uv_photos