Ochradenus socotranus

Ochradenus socotranus

This Ochradenus socotranus grows on Socotra’s Nait coast, at the edge of a 400 meter drop to the sea. Elevation: 263 meters. It is endemic to Socotra.……


Ochradenus socotranus

Ochradenus socotranus

This Ochradenus socotranus grows on Socotra’s Nait coast, at the edge of a 400 meter drop to the sea. During the summer months the southwestern monsoon reigns…


Ochradenus socotranus

Ochradenus socotranus

Ochradenus socotranus is endemic to Socotra.


2015 Perseids and northern lights over Oslo

2015 Perseids and northern lights over Oslo

What an incredible number of coincidences in one night! First of all a clear night - a rarity this summer! Add the first aurora borealis after the bright…


Socotra Zoned-Furrow Bee (Patellapis flavovittata)

Socotra Zoned-Furrow Bee (Patellapis flavovittata)

With just two days on the highest parts of Socotra's Haghier mountains - Skand - I did not have much time to photograph insects in addition to the flora. But…


Ochradenus socotranus

Ochradenus socotranus

The cliffs on the way to Shuab beach of west Socotra have lots of interesting seemingly inaccessible locations for goats and thus the promise of untouched…


Ochradenus socotranus

Ochradenus socotranus

Ochradenus socotranus has linear leaves barely distinguishable unless you get up close. This was an untouched and healthy specimen growing out of the sheer…


Hanging Lobster Claw Heliconia (Heliconia rostrata)

Hanging Lobster Claw Heliconia (Heliconia rostrata)

I found many heliconia species in the forest around Amazon Research and Conservation Center. This Hanging Lobster Claw Heliconia (Heliconia rostrata) I found…


Heliconia

Heliconia

I found many heliconia species in the forest around Amazon Research and Conservation Center, and some right outside my cabin. -12.0465,-69.6785…


Heliconia

Heliconia

I found many heliconia species in the forest around Amazon Research and Conservation Center, and some right outside my cabin.