BudgieMad
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Dear All,
Here's an odd question that might prove interesting to some.
We keep Budgies. At the moment we have four of them. In our researches into all things Budgie-related we understand that they see things very differently from humans.
For one thing they see a flicker-rate of twice that of humans, so much so that they can see the stars and sun move. Consequently, the new energy-saving lightbulbs might appear as a strobing or rapid-lighthouse effect to them. For another, they cannot see a thing in poor or dim light.
Of greater relevance to Photography Forum is the fact that they can see in Ultraviolet. Their feathers can refract this light in ways that humans cannot see. This has a big effect on courtship and social status for Budgies. The equivalent is how shiny white teeth and healthy skin are seen by humans.
An example of the sort of effect we are interested in can be found on BBC News by searching for Love Birds Glow Crazy. The article is dated 03 January 2002. Unfortunately, as this is our first post on this forum we are not yet allowed to post links.
We would like to see photographs of our Budgies as they see themselves. We think it might explain some of their behaviours and relationships. It would be extremely interesting for us to see.
We know that Ultraviolet cameras exist but we can't seem to find any on the internet. We are not interested in buying such a camera, but we would really like some help in finding out how technically possible is it to photograph Budgies in Ultraviolet Light. We would also be very grateful if we could be directed to anyone who has an Ultraviolet camera and would like to help.
By the way, if there is anyone interested in helping we live in London (UK).
I look forward to any replies.
Many Thanks,
Paul.
(BudgieMad)
Here's an odd question that might prove interesting to some.
We keep Budgies. At the moment we have four of them. In our researches into all things Budgie-related we understand that they see things very differently from humans.
For one thing they see a flicker-rate of twice that of humans, so much so that they can see the stars and sun move. Consequently, the new energy-saving lightbulbs might appear as a strobing or rapid-lighthouse effect to them. For another, they cannot see a thing in poor or dim light.
Of greater relevance to Photography Forum is the fact that they can see in Ultraviolet. Their feathers can refract this light in ways that humans cannot see. This has a big effect on courtship and social status for Budgies. The equivalent is how shiny white teeth and healthy skin are seen by humans.
An example of the sort of effect we are interested in can be found on BBC News by searching for Love Birds Glow Crazy. The article is dated 03 January 2002. Unfortunately, as this is our first post on this forum we are not yet allowed to post links.
We would like to see photographs of our Budgies as they see themselves. We think it might explain some of their behaviours and relationships. It would be extremely interesting for us to see.
We know that Ultraviolet cameras exist but we can't seem to find any on the internet. We are not interested in buying such a camera, but we would really like some help in finding out how technically possible is it to photograph Budgies in Ultraviolet Light. We would also be very grateful if we could be directed to anyone who has an Ultraviolet camera and would like to help.
By the way, if there is anyone interested in helping we live in London (UK).
I look forward to any replies.
Many Thanks,
Paul.
(BudgieMad)