26 Nov 2016
Silhouette Island, Seychelles
During my stay on Silhouette Island I experienced many amazing dawns and dusks, with dramatic cloudscapes and beautiful colors. But just days before, the…
24 Nov 2016
Silhouette Island, Seychelles
More than 90% of this island is protected, and only a small slice of land on the eastern shores is developed. Walk the trails or alongside the shores and you…
28 Nov 2011
Antisana plant 03 (Geranium sp.)
At this altitude the Geraniums are very small, but still easy to recognize. Altitude 4200 metres. Ecuador-0.492576,-78.200855
28 Nov 2011
Gentiana sedifolia
Gentiana sedifolia is very variable, so pattern varies. I found many in bloom here in the Antisana Ecological Reserve. Mesmerizing color and pattern that can…
28 Nov 2011
Gentianella cerastioides
At first glance gentianella cerastioides resembles a crocus. I was lucky to visit when in bloom, and they thrive here in the Antisana Ecological Reserve. Here…
28 Nov 2011
Lasiocephalus ovatus
Native range of lasiocephalus ovatus is Colombia and Ecuador. Altitude 4200 metres. Ecuador-0.492576,-78.200855
28 Nov 2011
Chuquiraga jussieui
Chuquiraga jussieui has an iconic inflorescence - so huge and conspicuous. How is it able to make such a huge infloresence at this altitude and with seemingly…