Cleome brachycarpa

Cleome brachycarpa

The largest specimen I have come across of Cleome brachycarpa so far. It's clearly enjoying excellent growing conditions in the shadow of the Archer cliffs.…


King vulture (Sarcoramphus papa)

King vulture (Sarcoramphus papa)

Imagine the world without vultures! Most see vultures as dirty and unpleasant, but the fact is that without them decaying flesh of all species would…


King vulture (Sarcoramphus papa)

King vulture (Sarcoramphus papa)

Imagine the world without vultures! Most see vultures as dirty and unpleasant, but the fact is that without them decaying flesh of all species would…


Savannah Elephant (Loxodonta africana)

Savannah Elephant (Loxodonta africana)

The landscapes of Damaraland are incredibly beautiful, and when you encounter a group of savannah elephants in the soft hues of sunrise, it takes your breath…


Indian Elephant (Elephas maximus ssp. indicus)

Indian Elephant (Elephas maximus ssp. indicus)

The Indian elephant (Elephas maximus ssp. indicus) is commonly seen throughout the open landscape of Corbett National Park, but every now and then you are…


Indian Elephant (Elephas maximus ssp. indicus)

Indian Elephant (Elephas maximus ssp. indicus)

The Indian elephant (Elephas maximus ssp. indicus) is commonly seen throughout the open landscape of Corbett National Park, but every now and then you are…


Indian Elephant (Elephas maximus ssp. indicus)

Indian Elephant (Elephas maximus ssp. indicus)

The Indian elephant (Elephas maximus ssp. indicus) is commonly seen throughout the open landscape of Corbett National Park, but every now and then you are…


Cleome brachycarpa UV

Cleome brachycarpa UV

The flower of cleome brachycarpa is bright yellow in visible light but is completely dark and non-reflective in UV light. Native range is Cape Verde to…


Cleome brachycarpa

Cleome brachycarpa

On the hills overlooking the Detwah lagoon on the west coast of Socotra I found many interesting flowers, and luckily some not destroyed by goats, like this…


Cleome brachycarpa

Cleome brachycarpa

On the hills overlooking the Detwah lagoon on the west coast of Socotra I found many interesting plants, and luckily some not destroyed by goats. Up close you…