13 Dec 2023
Dragon Blood Tree (Dracaena cinnabari)
Here on Socotra's northeastern limestone plateau you'll find a Dragon Blood Tree (Dracaena cinnabari) here and there, some toppled over by past cyclones, and…
5 Feb 2020
Steller’s Sea-Eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus)
During the winter months the Steller's sea-Eagle (Haliaeetus pelagicus) follow their food source cod and pollock to the northern coast of Hokkaido. Where…
5 Feb 2020
White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla)
During winter the white-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) is found together with the visiting Steller’s sea eagles on the northern coast of Hokkaido. Here…
14 Oct 2018
A herd finding shade under a lone tree
These Springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) are huddled together, not for warmth, but in desperation for shade. This was the only tree standing in a vast stretch…
9 Oct 2018
Lone tree, Namibia
A single tree has not only survived years of heat, drought and very occasional rain, but thrived to become a mature giant. Elevation: 620 meters
8 Oct 2018
The Deadvlei tree
Prior to my visit unseasonal rains had turned trees, shrubs and plants green and in bloom, but the water was long gone from this particular and iconic clay…
22 Apr 2018
Himalayan Gray Langur (Semnopithecus schistaceus)
Himalayan gray langur (Semnopithecus schistaceus) is commonly seen in Corbett National Park. Common does not mean to be ignored as there are many situations…
16 Apr 2018
Lord Howe Island twin peaks
These beautiful twin peaks are the landmarks of the island, and holds so much more than beauty to the human eye, and is recognized with the highest honor as a…
11 Oct 2017
Chandra river, Spiti
A very different experience when all colors are removed. The water in this river (also called Cheneb river) comes from the glaciers which are slowly releasing…
11 Oct 2017
Chandra river, Spiti
The water in this river (also called Cheneb river) comes from the glaciers which are slowly releasing less and less water as the winter approaches. Soon this…