High above the Detwah lagoon of western Socotra I found a favourite spot just under the cave. Here the landscape was supporting a range of plants as the high cliffs and outcrops lend a hand in sun protection during the first half of the day. Endemic. Aperture: ƒ/20 Camera: NIKON D4 Focal length: 210mm ISO: […]
Fruit turns red when ripe. Endemic. Aperture: ƒ/14 Camera: NIKON D4 Focal length: 210mm ISO: 1600 Shutter speed: 1/320 s
High above the Detwah lagoon of western Socotra I found a favourite spot just under the cave. Here the landscape was supporting a range of plants as the high cliffs and outcrops lend a hand in sun protection during the first half of the day. This plant has small and inconspicuous flowers and at first […]
The protected areas of Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park is a treasure trove of plant species, and I was like a kid in a candy store! The number of plant species is enormous, and I am really saddened by the fact that perhaps 90% of the cerrado has been destroyed. The The fruit of this […]
Darker in UV compared to visible light. Aperture: ƒ/8 Camera: NIKON D7100 Focal length: 105mm ISO: 1000 Shutter speed: 1/80 s
The protected areas of Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park is a treasure trove of plant species, and I was like a kid in a candy store! The number of plant species is enormous, and I am really saddened by the fact that perhaps 90% of the cerrado has been destroyed. The The fruit of this […]
This plant was growing on the side of Cuiaba river – very close to the water, and will likely be submerge in the coming weeks. Also called Fire-and-Ice plant, Litchi Tomato, or Morelle de Balbis. Aperture: ƒ/18 Camera: NIKON D4 Focal length: 210mm ISO: 1400 Shutter speed: 1/200 s
This plant was growing on the side of Cuiaba river – very close to the water, and will likely be submerge in the coming weeks. Also called Fire-and-Ice plant, Litchi Tomato, or Morelle de Balbis. Aperture: ƒ/22 Camera: NIKON D4 Focal length: 210mm ISO: 2000 Shutter speed: 1/400 s
Looks edible and tempting – is it? This plant was growing on the side of Cuiaba river – very close to the water, and will likely be submerge in the coming weeks. Also called Fire-and-Ice plant, Litchi Tomato, or Morelle de Balbis. Aperture: ƒ/16 Camera: NIKON D4 Focal length: 210mm ISO: 2500 Shutter speed: 1/400 […]
My last day at Pousada Xaraés, and finally some rain! Not torrential, but at least sufficient to get the ground wet and muddy in some places. As I’m soon to leave, I stay close to the buildings and find lots of plant species new to me. This plant has big spines high on its agenda, […]
My last day at Pousada Xaraés, and finally some rain! Not torrential, but at least sufficient to get the ground wet and muddy in some places. As I’m soon to leave, I stay close to the buildings and find lots of plant species new to me. Aperture: ƒ/20 Camera: NIKON D3S Focal length: 210mm ISO: […]
My last day at Pousada Xaraés, and finally some rain! Not torrential, but at least sufficient to get the ground wet and muddy in some places. As I’m soon to leave, I stay close to the buildings and find lots of plant species new to me. Aperture: ƒ/20 Camera: NIKON D3S Focal length: 210mm ISO: […]
Grows on the salty portions of the rim of the Salar de Uyuni that receives fresh water sporadically. Altitude: 3669 metres.
Grows on the salty portions of the rim of the Salar de Uyuni that receives fresh water sporadically. Altitude: 3669 metres.
Grows on the slopes of the Cerro Tunupa. Altitude: 3989 metres.
Grows on the slopes of the Cerro Tunupa. Altitude: 3989 metres.
Growing on the islands in the Salar de Uyuni. Altitude: 3716 metres.
Growing on the islands in the Salar de Uyuni. Altitude: 3716 metres.
A very hairy plant – native to Ecuador and named naranjilla. Altitude 2111 metres. Aperture: ƒ/18 Camera: NIKON D700 Taken: 1 December, 2011 14:30 Focal length: 150mm ISO: 640 Shutter speed: 1/100 s
The fruit is edible and I have had many naranjilla smoothies in Ecuador – one of my favourites! Altitude 2111 metres. Aperture: ƒ/18 Camera: NIKON D700 Taken: 1 December, 2011 14:29 Focal length: 150mm ISO: 640 Shutter speed: 1/200 s
Altitude 2111 metres. Aperture: ƒ/13 Camera: NIKON D700 Taken: 1 December, 2011 14:24 Focal length: 150mm ISO: 640 Shutter speed: 1/200 s
Altitude 2070 metres. Aperture: ƒ/14 Camera: NIKON D700 Taken: 1 December, 2011 11:15 Focal length: 150mm ISO: 1000 Shutter speed: 1/250 s
Located in dense and dark jungle on the way down to the river Cosanga, with minimal light reaching the plant. Altitude 2070 metres. Aperture: ƒ/14 Camera: NIKON D700 Taken: 1 December, 2011 11:14 Focal length: 150mm ISO: 1000 Shutter speed: 1/125 s
Looks like a wild mango, but it’s far from it! Altitude 3083 metres. Aperture: ƒ/20 Camera: NIKON D700 Taken: 29 November, 2011 17:11 Focal length: 150mm ISO: 1600 Shutter speed: 1/160 s
An incredibly large flower which attracts insects in droves, especially small flies inhabit the flower for the duration of its flowering period. I saw most of them had a ring of flies sitting inside. It is a great combination of safety, food and insulation against the elements. Although this is a wild and native plant […]