We believe what we see, even though the visible world we perceive is only a narrow spectrum of the full range of energy emitted by the Sun.
The color of the world around us is influenced by the wavelength of light that falls on, reflects off, or is absorbed by different objects. When radiation with higher energy than that of the visible light spectrum hits a surface, luminescence may occur and can be observed in both natural and artificial environments. Objects exposed to UV light may glow for the duration of exposure (this type of luminescence is called fluorescence) or even afterward (phosphorescence).

Due to their chemical composition and crystal structure or embedded impurities, minerals may respond to irradiation by UV light with emittance of light of various colors and intensities, which often fall within the visible light spectrum.

Natural caves, just like artificial mining shafts, occur in rocks that are made up of minerals. In these environments, the phenomenon of luminescence can be observed on a much larger scale.
This inspired me, in 2018, to be the first in Hungary (or perhaps even the world?) to explore how I could capture this beautiful phenomenon in natural settings, creating images that are also aesthetically pleasing. As I could not find similar photos from around the world, a journey of experimentation began.

In 2022, my project titled “The Realm of Eternal Darkness in Invisible Light” won support from the Fujifilm Grand Challenge, allowing me to continue my work with the capabilities of a medium-format camera. The result of this support was “The Visible Invisible,” a unique backlit traveling exhibition in 2023.
My photos, taken under ultraviolet light, reveal a side of familiar places that likely no one has seen before. Gray walls shine like starry skies or glow in rainbow colors. This project testifies how much more exists in the world we live in compared to what we can perceive.

The following image pairs were taken at the same locations, one in visible and the other in UV light.