Category Archives: flora

Above the clouds

Posted on 05/05/2016 by Patricia

May 5th, 2016, Roque de los Muchachos, La Palma. Surrounded by an ocean of clouds which sometimes reach the summit, the observatory stays clear from clouds during the night. During daytime an explosion of flowers can be seen, with “los … Continue reading →

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The forgotten valley

Posted on 02/07/2014 by Patricia

June 9th, 2014. Valley of Rasal, Aragon, Spain. The road is narrow but in a good shape, and joins the dam of Arguis to the dam of Santa Maria and Carcavilla. The village of Rasal is special with its mansions and massive Pyrenean chimneys. In … Continue reading →

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Reaching for the skies of La Palma

Posted on 30/04/2014 by Paul

La Palma, April 26th. In this season, both the flowers and the domes at the Roque de los Muchachos observatory are looking upward to the skies. The plant (Echium wildpretii) is biennal and carries a flower which can reach a … Continue reading →

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Rupes recta

Posted on 08/01/2014 by Patricia

Jan, 6th, Cubo de La Galga, La Palma. ‘Rupes recta’ in a small canyon of La Palma, a rain collecting natural reservoir. Tones of green abound in an overwhelming scenery of roots, moss, ferns and trees which carry the signature of … Continue reading →

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Autumn progression

Posted on 15/12/2013 by Patricia

Nov, 24th, Fonds de Lustin. A steep hillside across the valley of the river Meuse is dressing up in the newest shades of autumn.

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Warm colours

Posted on 13/11/2013 by Patricia

Nov 11th, Bois de Havré. Having fun with little things amidst a flamboyant layer of autumn leaves…

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Life in the marsh…

Posted on 28/09/2013 by Patricia

June, 23rd. Barruera (Salencar), Cataluña. The river is wild, the path along the river is muddy, part of the wooden bridge lies stranded on the small beach, heaps of stray wood cover the riverbanks. All this is due to the heavy thundershowers of a few days ago. At … Continue reading →

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First mountain flowers

Posted on 29/07/2013 by Patricia

June 28th. Vall de Boi, Catalunya. Wild flowers can be found everywhere during spring, even at 2000 m.

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