Category: nature photography

Colors of flowers seen in alternate spectrums

A play of colors under various light conditions. Acronyms: UV=ultraviolet, VIS=visible light, IR=infrared. Camera: Panasonic DMC G5 full spectrum converted…. read more Colors of flowers seen in alternate spectrums

Potentilla flowers under ultraviolet

Camera: Panasonic DMC G5 converted to full spectrum (removal of hot mirror) filters: VIS:  S8612 (blocks infrared, passes visible light… read more Potentilla flowers under ultraviolet

How do bees see flowers?

Although we cannot see ultraviolet (UV, it was said young kids under 3 or 4 can actually see them, then… read more How do bees see flowers?

2013 in Photos

1. Jan 11, The Chocolate Factory, Hershey, PA. The ABRC (American Bee Research Conference) was hold there, I organized the… read more 2013 in Photos

Bees foraging on lotus

Lotus (Nelumbo), which many people confuses with water lily, is actually now in a different family (Nelumbonaceae). Water lily belongs… read more Bees foraging on lotus

Two covers in March

For the first time in my life, I have two photos published simultaneously by the two major beekeeping magazines in… read more Two covers in March

Valentines Day Flowers

Well, being in Michigan, we can flowers inside our houses, but no bees yet! Two more months to go… 1…. read more Valentines Day Flowers

Merry Christmas!

It is winter. no bees, no flowers…. Here are some old shots to brighten up your day! Taken on April… read more Merry Christmas!