Iridescent Collection (page 3)

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

Iridescent Jar, c. 1937. Creator: Thomas Holloway
Iridescent Jar, c. 1937

Button bead, Ptolemaic Dynasty, 3rd century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Button bead, Ptolemaic Dynasty, 3rd century BCE

Tile, large, square, Abbasid period, late12th-early 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Tile, large, square, Abbasid period, late12th-early 13th century. Restored at one corner and center of one edge

Cabinet on stand, 1660-80 (wood, ivory, tortoiseshell, shell & gilt bronze)
1069527 Cabinet on stand, 1660-80 (wood, ivory, tortoiseshell, shell & gilt bronze) by Gole, Pierre (1620-84); 173.4x125.7x43.2 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Six vases, from Aquileia (glass)
XIR216476 Six vases, from Aquileia (glass) by Roman, (1st century AD); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Cividale del Friuli, Udine, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy; out of copyright

Pelisse, 1815 (soft twilled silk)
FMB329171 Pelisse, 1815 (soft twilled silk) by English School, (19th century); Fashion Museum Bath; (add.info.: a pelisse was a coat-like garment often made from sarsenet ; it could be worn indoors)

Spiderwort, Tradescantia crassifolia var. acaulis (Iridescent tradescantia, Tradescantia iridescens). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G. Barclay after W. B

Set of glassware, 1893-1920 (Favrile glass)
1068994 Set of glassware, 1893-1920 (Favrile glass) by Tiffany, Louis Comfort (1848-1933); Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info)

Portrait of a Bismarck Ringed python (Bothrochilus boa) with fly, Willaumez Peninsula, New Britain, Papua New Guinea, December

Bismarck Ringed python (Bothrochilus boa), Willaumez Peninsula, New Britain, Papua New Guinea, December

Common Orb Weaver (Metellina sp. ) male. With the camera at a very precise angle to
Common Orb Weaver (Metellina sp.) male. With the camera at a very precise angle to the sun, the silk of the web refracted the light into a rainbow of coloured bands

Iris, detail of the fairy, 1886 (oil on canvas) (detail of 100956)
LMG100957 Iris, detail of the fairy, 1886 (oil on canvas) (detail of 100956) by Grimshaw, John Atkinson (1836-93); Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery)

Iridescence, c. 1895 (oil on canvas)
650427 Iridescence, c.1895 (oil on canvas) by Mowbray, Henry Siddons (1858-1928); 40.6x55.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Iridescence. Henry Siddons Mowbray (1858-1928). Oil on canvas

Collection of vases, possibly Loetz, c. 1900 (glass)
BAL1520 Collection of vases, possibly Loetz, c.1900 (glass) by Bohemian School, (19th century); Private Collection; Bohemian, out of copyright

Peacock Displaying Tail Feathers, 1962 (screen print)
3035839 Peacock Displaying Tail Feathers, 1962 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of a proud male Indian peacock (Pavo cristatus)

A hanging lantern, decorated with green leaves and vines and yellow iridescent flowers
1195131 A hanging lantern, decorated with green leaves and vines and yellow iridescent flowers, (favrile glass) by Tiffany Studios (1902-32); 35.6 (high)

Study of the parrot fish, Samoa, 1890 (oil on panel)
CH448346 Study of the parrot fish, Samoa, 1890 (oil on panel) by La Farge or Lafarge, John (1835-1910); 21x30.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Tiffany favrile plate, New York, 1902 (glass)
BAL6453 Tiffany favrile plate, New York, 1902 (glass) by Tiffany, Louis Comfort (1848-1933); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; American, out of copyright

Ewer with Birds and Animals, probably Iran, 10th century. Creator: Unknown
Ewer with Birds and Animals, probably Iran, 10th century

USA, Arizona. Close-up of hummingbird feather pattern. Credit as: Wendy Kaveney / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

Velvet-purple coronet

Fiery-throated Hummingbird in Costa Rica
Animals, Birds, Fiery-throated Hummingbird, Panterpe insignis, perches on a branch in the high cloud forest of the Talamanca Mountains of Costa Rica

A male Violet Sabrewing Hummingbird feeding on a Hairy Heliconia
Animals, Bird, Hummingbird, A male Violet Sabrewing Hummingbird, Campylopterus hemileucurus, approches a tropical Hairy Heliconia, Heliconia vellerigera, to feed on nectar in Costa Rica

A male White-throated Mountain-gem Hummingbird perched on a branch in the Savegre River
Animals, Birds, A male Grey-tailed or Gray-tailed Mountaingem, Lampornis cinereicauda, perched on a branch in the Savegre River Valley of Costa Rica

A male Violet Sabrewing Hummingbird feeding on a Passionflower
Animals, Bird, Hummingbird, A male Violet Sabrewing Hummingbird, Campylopterus hemileucurus, feeding on a tropical Passionflower to feed on nectar in Costa Rica

A male Violet Sabrewing Hummingbird, photographed with a combination of ambient light
Animals, Bird, Hummingbird, A male Violet Sabrewing Hummingbird, Campylopterus hemileucurus, photographed with a combination of ambient light

A male Violet Sabrewing Hummingbird photographed in flight with high-speed flash to
Animals, Bird, Hummingbird, A male Violet Sabrewing Hummingbird, Campylopterus hemileucurus, photographed in flight with high-speed flash to freeze the rapid motion of the hummingbirds wings

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Dragonfly on Agapanthus

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Dragonfly on Agapanthus

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Dragonfly on Agapanthus

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Dragonfly on Agapanthus

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Dragonfly on Agapanthus

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Dragonfly on Agapanthus

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Dragonfly on Agapanthus

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Dragonfly on Agapanthus

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Dragonfly on Agapanthus

Velvet-purple coronet hummingbird (Boissonneaua jardini) visits a flower in cloud forest, Choco region, Northwestern Ecuador

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Dragonfly on stem of Agapanthus. England, West Sussex, Chichester

Dead Langs short-tailed blue butterfly (Leptotes pirithous) in a river with bacterial film, Los Alcornocales Natural Park, Southern Spain, September

USA, Washington State. Male Annas Hummingbird (Calypte anna) displays its gorget while hovering in flight

Close-up of wild turkey tail feathers

USA, Indiana. Hanging glass ornaments and baubles

Picture No. 12479165
Golden Tropical Bottletail Squid - buried in Date:

Bacteria (Lepthotryx discophora) causing iridescent patterns and White willow tree leaf (Salix alba) in river, Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, southern Spain, November

Ice crystals viewed by polarised light

Fairy pitta (Pitta nympha) in the forest in Guangshui, Hubei province, China. July

Northern Lights (Aurora borealis) over wood hut, Grovfjord, Troms county, Lofoten Islands, Nordland, Norway, Europe

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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.