14 Nov 2012
Star trails over the Siloli desert
This is just a few kilometres from the Chilean border and here the sleeping and lodging options are almost non-existent, and being so remote and in a desert…
14 Nov 2012
Siloli desert stars
Being a desert the air is dry, and here you can see starsets! Usually only the sun or moon and the planets shine bright enough to be seen all the way to the…
14 Nov 2012
Maihueniopsis molfinoi
When the flower is gone, the remaining part is well protected from being reached, so what species is the fruit aimed at? Only insects and small rodents will…
14 Nov 2012
Maihueniopsis molfinoi
I found two variations of maihueniopsis molfinoi, this one has the longer and denser spines.
Native range is Bolivia and Argentina.
14 Nov 2012
Maihueniopsis molfinoi
I found two variations of maihueniopsis molfinoi, this one has the shorter and less dense spines. Altitude: 4004 metres. Native range is Bolivia and……