Iris clarkei

Iris clarkei

Iris clarkei is found in Sikkim's temperate biome. Elevation: 3716 meters. Native range is Central Himalaya to China and Myanmar.


Southern Red-billed Hornbill (Tockus rufirostris)

Southern Red-billed Hornbill (Tockus rufirostris)

Less common than the southern yellow-billed hornbill (Tockus leucomelas) in Namibia. I enjoyed their vocalizations in the early morning, sometimes singing from…


Rufous-necked hornbill (Aceros nipalensis)

Rufous-necked hornbill (Aceros nipalensis)

This incredible looking and large bird species is surprisingly not that easy to see as it can sit silently on a branch, barely turning the head to assess the…


Rufous-necked hornbill (Aceros nipalensis)

Rufous-necked hornbill (Aceros nipalensis)

This is a female, resting amidst the fresh leaves of spring. She has seen many springs and knows well what it brings, were to get the best food, where the best…


Rufous-necked hornbill (Aceros nipalensis)

Rufous-necked hornbill (Aceros nipalensis)

The first time you encounter this large bird it’s hard to be silent! I for one just uttered WOW! This amazingly beautiful male was scanning the surroundings,…


Trimezia juncifolia

Trimezia juncifolia

This was the only specimen I found. Native range is central and south Brazil.


Trimezia lutea UV

Trimezia lutea UV

No surprise patterns or reflection/absorbtion in UV compared to visible light. -15.2997,-55.8406


Trimezia lutea

Trimezia lutea

The protected areas of Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park is a treasure trove of plant species! Native range is Colombia, Venezuela and Brazil.


Gelasine coerulea

Gelasine coerulea

Altitude: 2460 metres. Native range is southern Brazil to Argentina.


Olsynium acaule

Olsynium acaule

The Condoriri park was a treasure trove of plant species, and I wish I had several days here, as my few hours was far from enough to explore all the incredible…