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Botanical X-Rays

I developed a technique of inverting my original Cyanotypes. These striking images give you an even clearer view into the inner structures of the plants.These are all giclee prints, which means the colours are more vibrant and will not fade. They are printed on archival paper and should in fact last around 200 years.

marita wai cyanotype original  fine art print botanical x-ray tulip hosta iris fuchsia-3.J

Hosta Leaf

This image shows the inner structure of the leaf, the channels or veins that carry the lifeblood of the plant throughout its body. It is not something we often notice and in fact is usually hidden from the naked eye. In this Hosta leaf you can see the central vein (the midrib) and the other veins radiating outwards. Each of these contains Xylem and Phloem which transport water and sugars around the plant. 

 

These botanical x-rays give a glimpse into the skeleton of the plant and I hope make you think deeper about the plant kingdom.

Some Botanical X-Rays are currently sold out. Please email me to find out when they will be back in stock. 
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