Morten Ross and Quiver Tree (Aloidendron dichotomum)

Morten Ross and Quiver Tree (Aloidendron dichotomum)

Elevation: 477 meters. Native range of quiver tree (Aloidendron dichotomum) is Cape Provinces, Namibia.


Photographing the Cape spring bloom

Photographing the Cape spring bloom

Mayur Prag and Harry Jans (right) photographing the Cape spring bloom with Maskamberg in the back.


Hiking in a rhododendron forest

Hiking in a rhododendron forest

In spring everything in this picture will be colored by rhododendron flowers, as all you see here are various species of rhododendrons. From spring to monsoon…


Morten Ross and Satin Poppy (Meconopsis paniculata)

Morten Ross and Satin Poppy (Meconopsis paniculata)

Here I stand next to a meconopsis paniculata, one of many incredible species of Himalayan poppies found in Himachal Pradesh in northeastern India. Elevation:…


Morten Ross and Boswellia scopulorum

Morten Ross and Boswellia scopulorum

Here I'm taking a short break from exploring the boswellias growing on the cliffs here. I encountered both Boswellia popoviana and Boswellia scopulorum here.…


Morten Ross in search of Boswellia nana

Morten Ross and Boswellia nana

Here I'm take a break in the land of Boswellia nana, the limestone plateau of Socotra's northwest. Elevation:584 meters.


Morten Ross in Yumthang, Sikkim

Morten Ross in Yumthang, Sikkim

Here I'm eating lunch after exploring the amazingly rich flora of Sikkim. Elevation: 4076 meters.


Morten Ross in Yumthang, Sikkim

Morten Ross in Yumthang, Sikkim

Here I'm surrounded by Sikkim Cowslips (Primula sikkimensis) and Rhododendrons in subalpine Sikkim, India. Elevation: 3953 meters.


Morten Ross and Peucedanum cordatum

Morten Ross and Peucedanum cordatum

Due to the very high numbers of goats on Socotra, many endemic and already endangered species have just one last option for survival - the vertical cliffs! For…


Morten Ross and Leucas spiculifolia

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 the ground, as is the case here. This is…