4 Feb 2023

Erissel, Socotra

These towers are made by the male Red Sea Ghost Crab (Ocypode saratan). The crabs are found on the coast throughout…

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4 Feb 2023

Arabian Jointed Glasswort (Suaeda vermiculata)

Erissel - the east-cape of Socotra, is the only place I have encountered Arabian Jointed Glasswort (Suaeda…

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4 Feb 2023

Arabian Jointed Glasswort (Suaeda vermiculata)

Erissel - the east-cape of Socotra, is the only place I have encountered Arabian Jointed Glasswort (Suaeda…

by morten

4 Feb 2023

Erissel, Socotra

The light green dense growth with globular leaves is Zygophyllum qatarense.

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4 Feb 2023

Homhil, Socotra

Socotra is full of extraordinary geological features, and when water is in the mix it is even more spectacular. Here…

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4 Feb 2023

Homhil, Socotra

Although much of Socotra appears bone dry, the island is like a huge water reservoir. First and foremost the Haghier…

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4 Feb 2023

Morten Ross and Leucas spiculifolia

When photographing species that are specializing a life in vertical cliffs it's a relief when they are accessible from…

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3 Feb 2023

Boswellia elongata

The moon, two days to full, hanging above the crown of an old and damaged Boswellia elongata in Homhil. This is one of…

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3 Feb 2023

Homhil, Socotra

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3 Feb 2023

Boswellia elongata

This is Homhil at its most beautiful – green and vibrant after the winter rains. Unfortunately this is but a faint echo…

by morten

3 Feb 2023

Boswellia elongata

This is Homhil at its most beautiful - green and vibrant after the winter rains. Unfortunately this is but a faint echo…

by morten

3 Feb 2023

Boswellia elongata

This is Homhil at its most beautiful – green and vibrant after the winter rains. Unfortunately this is but a faint echo…

by morten