Iridescent Collection

Sagrada Familia, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe

Morpho cypris, blue morpho butterfly
Butterfly from Central America. South America. Specimen on display at the Natural History Museum at Tring, part of the Natural History Museum, London

Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis), United Kingdom, Europe

Northern Lights (aurora borealis) illuminate the sky and the snowy peaks, Flakstad, Lofoten Islands, Arctic, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Sagrada Familia, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe

Koi carp. These fish are an ornamental domesticated variety of the common carp (Cyprinus carpo)

Northern Lapwing Waterlevel perspective of bird standing in shallow water. Cleveland, UK
ROY-158 Northern Lapwing - Waterlevel perspective of bird standing in shallow water. Cleveland, UK Vanellus vanellus Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Morpho rhetenor, blue morpho butterfly
Illustrative plate of a blue morpho butterfly from Insects of China by Edward Donovan (1768-1837)

Scarab beetles
The largest shown here, (Scarabaeus sacer), was regarded as sacred in ancient Egypt. Today the species are important to agriculture for their dung burying activities

Northern Lights (Aurora borealis), Hamnoy, Lofoten Islands, Nordland, Norway, Europe

The green light of the Northern Lights (aurora borealis) lights up fishermans cabins, Hamnoy, Lofoten Islands, Arctic, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Polished slab of labradorite
Labradorite (calcium sodium aluminum silicate) can seem dull and grey until the light hits correctly, then an array of colours can be observed glowing on the surface

Koi carp in a pond. This fish is an ornamental domesticated variety of the common carp (Cyprinus carpo)

Soap bubbles merging

RAINBOW
A magnificent rainbow arch seems to form a bridge from land to sea, illuminating the foreground fields in iridescent light while the rain clouds disperse

Male peacock displaying, United Kingdom, Europe

Northern Lights (aurora borealis) on Skagsanden sky, Lofoten Islands, Arctic, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Butterfly wing scales. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of scales from the topside of a wing of an aega morpho (Morpho aega) butterfly

American Copper on Black-eyed Susan. Lawrence County, Illinois

American Copper on Black-eyed Susan. Lawrence County, Illinois. (Editorial Use Only)

American Copper on Prairie Blazing Star. Lawrence County, Illinois

American Coppers in prairie mating. Lawrence County, Illinois. (Editorial Use Only)

Slime mould (Lamproderma scintillans) super close up of 1mm tall sporangia, Buckinghamshire, England, UK, March Focus Stacked

Black grouse (Lyrurus tetrix), male at lek, Finland, April

Sheet ice crystals viewed by polarised light

Bacteria - iron and manganese oxidizers and their complementary reducers, in the mud of an empty fish pond, Upper Lusatia Heath and Pond Landscape, Upper Lusatia UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Germany

Blue butterfly (Lycaenidae) frozen in ice, Cortes de la Frontera, Los Alcornocales Natural Park. Spain

Fiery throated hummingbird (Panterpe insignis) an endemic bird species. Talamanca Range, Talamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves / La Amistad National Park UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site, Costa Rica

Regal jumping spider (Phidippus regius) captive male with iridescent fangs. Italy

Golden green stag beetle (Lamprima sp. ), adult male with big mandibles and a shiny
Golden green stag beetle (Lamprima sp.), adult male with big mandibles and a shiny iridescent coloration, Italy. Captive

Metallic leaf beetle ( Eumolpinae) with rain droplets, in Aiuruoca, Minas Gerais, Brazil. South-east Atlantic forest

Scales of a Owl butterfly (Caligo sp) magnified 28x, deceased insect found in Tapirai Sao Paulo, Brazil. South-east Atlantic forest

Close-up of a Metallic jewel beetle (Buspretidae) in Aiuruoca, Minas Gerais, Brazil. South-east Atlantic forest

Metallic leaf beetle (Chrysomelidae) with rain droplets, frontal view, in Aiuruoca, Minas Gerais, Brazil. South-east Atlantic forest

Dogbane beetle (Chrysochus auratus) on dogbane, Crossways Preserve, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, August

Banded demoiselle (Calopteryx splendens) male close up detail of head and thorax, Hertfordshire, England, UK, June. Captive. Focus stacked

Blue iridescent scales of a Nymphalid butterfly (Epiphile orea) magnified 11x, deceased insect found in Piedade, Sao Paulo, Brazil. South-east Atlantic Forest

Sword billed hummingbird (Ensifera ensifera) in flight, Guango, Napo, Ecuador

Male Boat-Tailed Grackle with food in mouth

Retro cosmic archway
Amy Louise Baker

Nakajima C6N Saiun (Iridescent Cloud) (Allied codename Jill), carrier-based reconnaissance aircraft used by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service in World War II At Freeman Field Arizona

Domestic turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) male, close up of iridescence on feathers, France

Sword-billed hummingbird (Ensifera ensifera) in flight, North-Ecuador, Ecuador

Clouds over the Allardyce Range on South Georgia Island

Madagascar crested wood ibis (Lophotibis cristata) preening, endemic to dry forest of Madagascar, captive

Ice crystals viewed by polarised light

Sugar crystals viewed by polarised light

Bacteria (Leptothryx discophora) causing iridescent sheen on water surface with White willow leaf (Salix alba). Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, southern Spain, November

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"Iridescent: A Kaleidoscope of Colors from Barcelona to the United Kingdom" Step into the mesmerizing world of iridescence, where colors dance and shimmer in a breathtaking display. From the iconic Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain - a UNESCO World Heritage Site that glows with an iridescent charm - to the vibrant feathers of the Kingfisher in the United Kingdom, Europe offers an array of natural and man-made wonders. Witness nature's own masterpiece as Morpho cypris, the blue morpho butterfly flutters by with its radiant wings that seem to change hues at every turn. Just like Gaudi's architectural marvels at Sagrada Familia, this delicate creature captivates with its iridescent beauty. In Cleveland, UK, a Northern Lapwing stands gracefully in shallow water. Its plumage reflects light like a prism, showcasing an ethereal palette that mirrors both sky and earth. Meanwhile, high above Flakstad's snowy peaks, the Northern Lights illuminate the night sky with their enchanting glow. The green light dances upon fisherman's cabins while Koi carp swim beneath it alluringly. Scarab beetles scuttle across landscapes adorned with soap bubbles reflecting rainbow shades. These tiny creatures remind us that even within small beings lies immense radiance waiting to be discovered. Iridescence is not limited to one corner of our planet; it transcends borders and cultures, and is found in every nook and cranny – from Catalonia’s architectural gems to England’s diverse wildlife; from Norway’s celestial spectacle to Japan’s tranquil koi ponds. So let your imagination take flight on this journey through Europe's kaleidoscope of colors – where iridescence reveals itself in unexpected places and reminds us how truly magical our world can be.