Iridescent Collection (page 2)

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

Green-crowned brillian-t hummingbird (Heliodoxa jacula) visiting Torch ginger flower (Etlingera elatior), Poas Volcano National Park Costa Rica

Carabid beetle (Calosoma sycophanta) on white backlit background, Antola Regional Park, Italy

Metallic green chafer / Emerald fruit beetle (Protaetia / Cetonia cuprea) Close-up of head, Stenje region, Galicica National Park, Macedonia, June 2009

Spider hunting wasp (Pompilidae) Maliau Basin, Sabah, Borneo

Bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) capturing a pelagic shrimp with long red antennae, in midwater, at night. Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines

Peacock (Pavo cristatus feather close up showing iridescence at 10x magnification

Cloud iridescence forming above a cumulonimbus cloud, caused by light refraction through individual water droplets and ice crystals at high altitude, Sierra Leone

Abalone, Ortygia, Syracuse, Sicily, Italy

South Georgia, St. Andrew's Bay, Cloud iridescence or irisation, aka rainbow clouds. Common type of photometeor. Lenticular clouds

Ecuador, Tandayapa Valley, Alambi Reserve. White-necked Jacobin hummingbird

Ruby-tailed / Cuckoo wasp (Chrysis comparata) on Mexican daisy / Fleabane (Erigeron karvinskianus). Podere Montecucco, Orvieto, Italy. June

Two Slime mould (Lamproderma scintillans) sporangia, around one millimeter tall, forming on decaying leaf, with peridium split open. Buckinghamshire, England, UK. February. Focus Stacked

Mexican violetear hummingbird (Colibri thalassinus) feeding on pink wildflower. Milpa Alta forest, outskirts of Mexico City, Mexico. September

Jewel weevil (Eurhinus magnificus) on stem. El Cielo Biosphere Reserve, Mexico

Anna's hummingbird (Calypte anna), male flying. Sierra de San Pedro Martir National Park, Baja California Peninsula, Mexico. November

USA, Florida, Sarasota, Myakka River State Park, Glossy Ibis Date: 16-03-2020

Costa's hummingbird (Calypte costae) male, portrait, showing purple iridescence of head and neck feathers, Coachella Valley, California, USA

Chalcid Parasitoid Wasp (Pteromalidae, probably Mesopolobus tibialis). 2mm in length, found moving over opening oak buds. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. April. Focus Stacked Image

Chalcid parasitoid wasp (probably Mesopolobus tibialis), 2mm in length, moving over Oak (Quercus sp)
Chalcid parasitoid wasp (probably Mesopolobus tibialis), 2mm in length, moving over Oak (Quercus sp.) buds, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. April. Focus Stacked Image

Green tiger beetle (Cicindela campestris) close uo portrait, Birchover, Derbyshire, UK. April. Focus stacked image

Male Beautiful sunbird (Cinnyris Pulchellus) courtship display, Allahein River, The Gambia

A tiny Revillagigedos barnacle-blenny (Acanthemblemaria mangognatha) peeking out from a crevice, Socorro Island, Baja California, Mexico, Pacific Ocean

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A bloom of Sea goosberries (Pleurobrachia pileus), Birsay, Shetland, Scotland, North Atlantic Ocean, UK

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Close-up view of Peacock calling, Botanical Gardens, Funchal, Madeira Islands, Portugal Date: 21/07/2006

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Indonesia, South Sulawesi Province, Wakatobi Archipelago Marine Preserve. Burrowing Clam (Tridacna crocea). Date: 15/02/2005

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Lilac Breasted Roller (Coracias caudata), Kruger National Park, South Africa Date: 14/08/2008

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Kenya, Masai Mara Game Reserve. Superb Starling (Apreo superbus) Date: 27/08/2005

Black stork (Ciconia nigra), portrait, Pusztaszer reserve, Hungary. May

Bobtail squid (Heteroteuthis hawaiiensis) on the seabed, Komodo National Park, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Pair of Metallic starlings (Aplonis metallica) collecting nesting material, Tully Falls, Queensland, Australia

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Black Stork - male, perched on post in forest, Bavarian Forest, Bavaria, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

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Black Stork - portrait of male resting, Bavarian Forest, Bavaria, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

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European Magpie - in flight taking off from lawn, with bread in its beak, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

USA, Florida, Sarasota, Myakka River State Park, Glossy Ibis

Nudibranch (Fjordia lineata) crawling amongst the legs of a Black brittlestar (Ophiocomina nigra), Loch Carron, Highlands, Scotland, UK

Vase, Hungary, 1898/1900. Creators: Jozsef Rippl-Ronai, Zsolnay-Pecs
Vase, Hungary, 1898/1900

Goblet, 2nd-6th century. Creator: Unknown
Goblet, 2nd-6th century

Close-up detail of the eye of a Red Irish lord fish (Hemilepidotus hemilepidotus) showing distinctive corneal chromatophores (pigment-containing structures)

Golden-tailed sapphire (Chrysuronia oenone) in flight. Pilcopata, Cuzco, Peru. May

Jar, 2nd-4th century. Creator: Unknown
Jar, 2nd-4th century

Wide-Bottomed Flask, 3rd century AD. Creator: Unknown
Wide-Bottomed Flask, 3rd century AD

Jar, 3rd-5th century. Creator: Unknown
Jar, 3rd-5th century

Jar, 3rd-4th century. Creator: Unknown
Jar, 3rd-4th century

Octagonal Cup with Handle, Venice, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Octagonal Cup with Handle, Venice, 19th century

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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.