Skand sunset, Socotra

Skand sunset, Socotra

Skand is the highest point of the Haghier mountains of Socotra - more than 1500 meters high! This is the last leg of my 14 day Socotra journey, and how lucky I…


Caralluma socotrana

Caralluma socotrana

During my 14 day stay on Socotra I only found this Caralluma socotrana with a seed pod. And in what an exquisite state! The pod has just opened, and the seeds…


Caralluma socotrana

Caralluma socotrana

Caralluma socotrana is one of many interesting species I found in a very small area in a valley at 320 meters altitude. A river runs through on the valley…


Caralluma socotrana

Caralluma socotrana

Caralluma socotrana is one of many interesting species I found in a very small area in a valley at 320 meters altitude. A river runs through on the valley…


Caralluma socotrana UV

Caralluma socotrana UV

A mesmerizing flower in shape, texture and color which is almost completely dark in UV. Native range of is East & South Ethiopia to Kenya, Socotra.……