2015 lunar eclipse

2015 lunar eclipse

What an amazing night!! Perfect conditions due to a high pressure system. No wind, and no significant clouds during totality. After totality and towards…


Socotra startrails

Socotra startrails

I will never forget the 2 days I had on top of Socotra in the Haghier mountains. This is the highest of them all - Skand - looking west. At this time there's…


Wonderboom Fig (Ficus salicifolia)

Wonderboom Fig (Ficus salicifolia)

Like so many plant species on Socotra, Wonderboom Fig (Ficus salicifolia) can get a foothold on bare rock! Native range is Africa, Arabian Peninsula.