28 Sep 2015
2015 lunar eclipse
What an amazing night!! Perfect conditions due to a high pressure system. No wind, and no significant clouds during totality. After totality and towards…
20 Mar 2015
2015 total solar eclipse
This total eclipse of the sun was very hard to see from land as only the islands of Svalbard and Faroe was in the path of totality. Just 3 days before the…
11 Nov 2013
Greater Rhea (Rhea americana)
Perhaps the first you'll notice when you come to Fazenda San Fransico are all the Rheas leisurely strolling around the farm - some very close to the buildings…
11 Nov 2013
Greater Rhea (Rhea americana)
At this level the rhea's head is small compared to the body of the parrot. When I look at its facial expression I can't help but giggle - it's so cute! Rheas…
24 Nov 2011
Bomarea hieronymi
Bomarea hieronymi is unmistakable and eye-catching. In a gloomy forest of green, the hanging inflorescence is one of few wonders of blossom accessible to us…
23 Nov 2011
Bomarea multiflora
Native range of bomarea multiflora is Colombia to Ecuador. -0.117222,-78.589722
23 Nov 2011
Bomarea multiflora
Bomarea multiflora not only resembles a lily, but is a lily. It's a strong and vital plant, no wonder it's popular as a cut flower. Native range is Colombia…