4 Dec 2014
Aspilia sp UV
In UV the all-yellow we humans see, is not at all present. The size and shape of the dark centre can in many instances be a key component in identifying…
4 Dec 2014
Bracted Fanpetals (Sida ciliaris) UV
In UV I think this flower is as beautiful, perhaps even more than in visible light! The patterns, and shades are at least as intricate and detailed in UV as in…
2 Dec 2014
Sphinctanthus microphyllus UV
Not a striking difference in color in UV. In visible light the color is even more uniform - creamy white. But not surprisingly, the stigma in the center of the…
2 Dec 2014
Macroptilium lathyroides UV
In visible light this is a very dark flower, but in UV lots of light is reflected, and seen here as yellowish and without any darker areas around the center of…
2 Dec 2014
Ludwigia bonariensis UV
In the light we humans see, this flower is uniformly yellow, with a hint of variance in the centre. In UV this variance is very dark and different from the…
15 Nov 2013
Pantanal (Pousada Xaraés)
The sun is setting behind the trees, and dusk is fast approaching. This vista is typical of this part of the Pantanal. Lush green even at the end of the dry…
14 Nov 2013
Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia)
The burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) is one of very few species of owl that is so available to humans. Many species do reside close to human structures and…
14 Nov 2013
Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia)
Burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) is a common owl species in the Pantanal, and I suspect every farm has at least one breeding pair. This couple was tending to…
13 Nov 2013
South American Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus nacurutu)
This was my only encounter with South American great horned owl (Bubo virginianus nacurutu) in Pantanal, but it had no intention of making it a brief one. As…
11 Nov 2013
Striped Owl (Pseudoscops clamator)
This is an impressive owl, and lucky for me human presence did not disturb it. This is what's so amazing about Pantanal! You can get so close to so many…