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…


Skand at night, Socotra

Skand at night, Socotra

A starry sky seen from the highest parts of Socotra, an amazing end to an amazing day. I wish I had many more nights in the Haghier (also called Haggeher or…


Argemone mexicana UV

Argemone mexicana UV

What a surprise! In UV the bright flower of argemone mexicana is completely dark! Native range is Central Mexico to Honduras.


Argemone mexicana

Argemone mexicana

Argemone mexicana is an invasive weed on Socotra, and is able to thrive and in some areas dominate. This is one of many plants I found on the beach of Detwah…


Argemone mexicana

Argemone mexicana

Argemone mexicana is an invasive weed on Socotra, and is able to thrive and in some areas dominate. This is one of many plants I found on the beach of Detwah…