FoxFire is a photograph by Theresa Campbell which was uploaded on February 25th, 2016.
FoxFire
Foxfire, also sometimes called fairy fire, is the bioluminescence created by some species of fungi present in decaying wood. The bluish-green glow is... more
Title
FoxFire
Artist
Theresa Campbell
Medium
Photograph - Photographic Art
Description
Foxfire, also sometimes called "fairy fire", is the bioluminescence created by some species of fungi present in decaying wood. The bluish-green glow is attributed to luciferase, an oxidative enzyme, which emits light as it reacts with luciferin. It is widely believed that the light attracts insects to spread spores, or acts as a warning to hungry animals, like the bright colors exhibited by some poisonous or unpalatable animal species. Although generally very dim, in some cases foxfire is bright enough to read by.
Featured in Artistry Beyond The Camera, First Friday Gallery!
Uploaded
February 25th, 2016
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Comments (36)
Rachel Narvaez
Very interesting information. I had no idea the bioluminescence happened with trees as well as water. Very fascinating! Do you have this photo in color?
Allan Van Gasbeck
Congratulations! Your outstanding artwork has been chosen as a FEATURE in the “Shadows Silhouettes and Reflections” group on Fine Art America — You are invited to post your featured image to the featured image discussion thread as a permanent place to continue to get exposure even after the image is no longer on the Home Page.
Theresa Campbell replied:
Thank you, Allan, for the feature of #Foxfire in FAA group #Shadows #Silhouettes and #Reflections!
Callan Percy
Amazing image Theresa and the foxfire phenomenon you describe is fascinating. Wonderful unique and original work. L/F
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
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