Irridescent Collection

Booted Racket-tail hummingbird (Ocreatus underwoodii) male flying, feeding from flower, Mindo, Ecuador, Andes, South America, January

Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Selasphorus platycercus, male in flight feeding on Penstemon flower (Penstemon sp.), Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, USA, June

Wild Turkey, Meleagris gallopavo, males displaying, Lake Corpus Christi, Texas, USA

Female Angler fish {Himantolophus sp} deep sea species

Regal Jumping Spider (Phidippus regius) male, close-up showing irridescent mandibles. Captive. Endemic to North America

Purple-bibbed Whitetip (Urosticte benjamini) male feeding from flower, Mindo, Ecuador, Andes, South America, January

American Purple Gallinule (Porphyrio martinica) displaying brightly coloured wings. Everglades National Park, Florida, USA, March

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

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)

Coppery-headed Emerald, Elvira cupreiceps, male in flight feeding on Spiral Ginger (Costus Pulverulentus), Central Valley, Costa Rica, Central America, December 2006

Close-up of peacock tail feather

Picture No. 12010256
Starlings - Cornwall - UK Date:

USA, California, Carlsbad, Leo Carrillo Ranch, Peacock in spring

Central America - Costa Rica - San Vito - Wilson Botanical Gardens - Blue-crowned
Costa Rica, San Vito, Wilson Botanical Gardens, Blue-crowned Motmot

Central America - Costa Rica - San Gerardo Valley, Sevegre area, Talamanca Mountains
Costa Rica, San Gerardo Valley, Sevegre area, Talamanca Mountains, Gray-tailed Mountain-gem hummingbird

MAHU, 037, Rolf N, Magnificent Hummingbird
Magnificent Hummingbird, Eugenes fulgens, male perched, Central Valley, Costa Rica, Central America

GCBR, 031, Rolf N, Green-crowned Brilliant
Green-crowned Brilliant, Heliodoxa jacula, male perched, Central Valley, Costa Rica, Central America

Antillean Mango, Anthracothorax dominicus, male feeding on Banana blossom, Luquillo, Puerto Rico, USA

Mint Leaf Beetle, Chrysolina herbacea, on a mint leaf

Fiery-throated Hummingbird (Panterpe insignis) adult male, perched on twig, Costa Rica, January

Sparkling Violet-Ear (Colibri coruscans), bird hovering under flower, wings outstretched and tail feathers fanned out

Front view of a Vernal Hanging-Parrot, Loriculus vernalis, with head in profile, perching on a narrow branch

Whole raw Mackerel

Colossoma oculus, three red bellied Pacu fish, against a clear background

Cockroach-hunting or Jewel Wasp, Ampulex compressa, on a stick

Side view of a Red-Crested Turaco, Tauraco erythrolophus, perching on a branch, with its head turned under its wing as it preens, showing the bright red, dense crest of fine feathers on the head

Front view of a Scarlet-Chested Sunbird, Nectarinia senegalensis, perching on a thin branch. This example is a male and is showing its brilliant, scarlet breast, head in profile showing the long

Cockchafer Beetle, Melolontha melolontha, with its shiny translucent wings extended to land on the end of a green stem

Bitterling, Rhodeus amarus

Side on view of a Peacock hen turning its head to the side

Mineral oxide layer C016 / 9738
Irridescent mineral oxide layer caused by weathering on a piece of Ordovician shale at Abereiddy, West Wales

Arfak astrapia, 19th century artwork C013 / 6804
Arfak astrapia (Astrapia nigra). Hand coloured lithograph by Richard Bowdler Sharpe from John Goulds The Birds of New Guinea (1875-88)

Orchid bee in copal
Orchid bee in Colombian copal (a younger stage of amber). Probabaly less than 2 million years old. Donated by Miguel Caycedo

Red-billed Streamertail, Trochilus polytmus, male feeding on flower, Rocklands, Montego Bay, Jamaica, January

Coppery-headed Emerald, Elvira cupreiceps, male in flight feeding on Spiral Ginger (Costus Pulverulentus), Central Valley, Costa Rica, Central America, December

Holiday still life. Hand blown glass Christmas ornament. Property released

Carpenter Bee, Xylocopa virginica, feeding on Mealy sage (Salvia farinacea), Uvalde County, Hill Country, Texas, USA

Wild Turkey, Meleagris gallopavo, female, Willacy County, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA

Violet Sabrewing, Campylopterus hemileucurus, male perched, Central Valley, Costa Rica, Central America, December

Indigo Bunting, Passerina cyanea, male, Uvalde County, Hill Country, Texas, USA, April

Bronzed Cowbird, Molothrus aeneus, male bathing, Willacy County, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA

Wild Turkey, Meleagris gallopavo, male, Lake Corpus Christi, Texas, USA

Black Grouse, Tetrao tetrix, male displaying, Wallis, Switzerland

Africa, Namibia. Lesser Blue-eared Glossy Starling (Lamprotornis chloropterus)

Juniper Hairstreak, Callophrys gryneus, adult on blossom of Eves Necklace (Sophora affinis), Uvalde County, Hill Country, Texas, USA

Tiger Beetle, Cicindela ocellata, adult on sand, Willacy County, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA

Beautiful Demoiselle - female - Cornwall - UK
DAC-177 Beautiful Demoiselle - female Cornwall - UK Calopteryx virgo David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Beautiful Demoiselle - male - Cornwall - UK
DAC-176 Beautiful Demoiselle - male Cornwall - UK Calopteryx virgo David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Nature's Shimmering Symphony: A Kaleidoscope of Iridescence" Witness the mesmerizing dance of the Booted Racket-tail hummingbird as it hovers in mid-air, its vibrant plumage reflecting a myriad of colors. The Broad-tailed Hummingbird follows suit, gracefully sipping nectar from a Penstemon flower, its iridescent feathers glistening under the sun. In the heart of Texas, male Wild Turkeys proudly display their magnificent tail feathers in an iridescent spectacle that captivates onlookers. Meanwhile, a Blue Jay perches majestically amidst autumn foliage, its azure feathers shimmering with hints of indigo and violet. Zooming in closer to nature's wonders, we encounter the Regal Jumping Spider showcasing its enchanting mandibles that glimmer like precious gems. Not far away in Ecuador's lush landscapes, a Purple-bibbed Whitetip delicately feeds from a flower while emanating an ethereal glow. Venturing into uncharted depths, we discover the mysterious female Angler fish lurking beneath dark waters. Her bioluminescent lure shines with an otherworldly iridescence that bewitches unsuspecting prey. Back on land, behold the American Purple Gallinule spreading its wings adorned with radiant hues reminiscent of an artist's palette. And let us not forget "Iridescence, " a masterpiece painted on canvas over a century ago capturing light dancing across various surfaces. Even man-made creations can't resist this captivating phenomenon - picture hanging lanterns adorned with green leaves and vines alongside yellow iridescent flowers illuminating any space they grace. Finally, our journey concludes with the Coppery-headed Emerald hummingbird fluttering through tropical gardens. Its resplendent plumage shimmers against Spiral Ginger blooms as if nature itself has bestowed upon it an extraordinary gift. From delicate peacock tail feathers to deep-sea wonders, iridescence reveals itself in countless forms.