13 Dec 2023
Socotran Pomegranate (Punica protopunica)
Most of the Socotran pomegranades I have encountered have been heavily browsed by goats, and this individual is no exception, except that it has been able to…
13 Dec 2023
Dragon Blood Tree (Dracaena cinnabari)
Here on Socotra's northeastern limestone plateau you'll find a dragon blood tree here and there, some toppled over by past cyclones, and some very old like…
5 Feb 2023
Socotran Pomegranate (Punica protopunica)
A vibrant, healthy and quite tall Punica protopunica, found next to the walls of the north east of Socotra. These vertical cliffs provide shade and moisture…
3 Feb 2023
Large Caltrops (Pedalium murex)
An introduced species that spreads from gardens, and date groves.
4 May 2019
Russell Falls, Mount Field
This was perhaps the most “crowded” of all the waterfalls I visited during my trip to New Zealand And Tasmania this autumn, and I can only imagine how crowded…
28 Apr 2019
The Wanaka Tree, Lake Wanaka
Perhaps the most famous tree in the world, in an ever changing environment.
9 Oct 2018
Lone tree, Namibia
A single tree has survived years of heat, drought and very occasional rain. Elevation: 993 meters
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
Hanuman Langur (Semnopithecus entellus)
A very common species in India, and no exception in Corbett National Park, yet common does not mean to be ignored as there are many situations that are special…