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Chien Lee (Malaysia) uses a UV torch to reveal the fluorescent world of an insect-attracting pitcher plant.
Insects can see ultraviolet (UV) light, but humans can’t. So Chien used a long exposure and a UV torch.
Waiting until after sunset, he had just five minutes before the ambient light illuminating the backdrop disappeared completely.
Some carnivorous pitcher plants reflect UV light on certain areas as part of their ‘display’.
They use colour, scent and nectar to lure their prey into pools of digestive juices at the bottom of their leaves.
Malaysia
Chien has a background in ecology and environmental education and has been based on the island of Borneo since 1996. His primary focus for the past two decades has been documenting the rich diversity of tropical rainforests through photography. His work has carried him through many remote and poorly explored regions of Southeast Asia. Chien is currently an Honorary Research Fellow at the Institute of Biodiversity and Environmental Conservation at University Malaysia Sarawak.
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