Chalalan thundercloud

Chalalan thundercloud and time-lapse

The moon almost full, almost clear sky and stars visible in the moonlight and a growing thundercloud - all mixed in with a soundscape so loud and varied that I…


Roraima thunderstorms

Roraima thunderstorms

The view from the camp site, or "hotel", atop Roraima was awesome. I was well protected from the elements in the cave, and could watch nature in all it's ways…


Xyris sp

Xyris sp

Common on Roraima tepui. Please help me identify it - leave a comment!


Orectanthe sceptrum

Orectanthe sceptrum

A most peculiar flower that both looks and feels like plastic! In any case, flowering and producing fruit in particular is the very last of the plant, as it…


Orectanthe sceptrum

Orectanthe sceptrum

One of the most common plant species on Roraima. It resembles pineapple, and like pineapple it dies after blooming and setting fruit.


Xyris sp

Xyris sp

Common and widespread along the trail to Roraima. Please help me identify it - leave a comment!