FAUNA
KAI AND YU (Japan 2019)
Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) “Kai” and “Yu”, Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, Osaka, Japan. Kai VII was released back into the ocean a few weeks after this image was taken.
MAJESTIC LIZARD (Mexico 2013)
Green Iguana (Iguana iguana), Chankanaab National Park, Cozumel Island, Quintana Roo, Mexico.
COZUMEL RACCOON (Mexico 2013)
Cozumel raccoon (Procyon pygmaeus), Faro de Punta Celerain (Punta Sur), Cozumel Island, Quintana Roo, Mexico.
CROCODYLUS POROSUS (Australia 2008)
Estuarine crocodile (Crocodylus porosus). Yellow Water Wetlands, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia. This large male was about 5m away and had recently eaten, so wasn't that interested in the photographer!
DAINTREE TREE FROG (Australia 2006)
White-lipped tree frog (Litoria infrafrenata), Daintree National Park (northern Cape Tribulation Section), Queensland, Australia.
COMMON MYNA (Maui 2011)
CHRYSAORA PACIFICA (Japan 2017)
Japanese Sea Nettle (Chrysaora pacifica), Sumida Suizokukan, Sumida City, Tokyo, Japan.
COMMON MYNA (Australia 2019)
Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis), Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
UNDER SCRUTINY (Malaysia 2010)
Rhesus Macaque (Macaca mulatta), Botanical Gardens, Penang, Malaysia.
PELECANUS CONSICILLATUS (Australia 2006)
Australian Pelican (Pelecanus Consicillatus), Lake Barrine, Atherton Tableland, Queensland, Australia.
ROO PORTRAIT (Australia 2006)
PIT VIPER (Malaysia 2010)
Pit Viper (Tropidolaemus (Trimeresurus) wagleri), Snake Temple, Penang, Malaysia.
BROWN BEAR (Canada 2012)
FLORA
RED HOT POKER (Madeira 2022)
TAJINASTE ROJO (Tenerife 2011)
Echium wildpretii, Las Cañadas caldera, Tenerife, Canary Islands. Unlike most examples within the caldera this one isn't completely upright. Perhaps it has a particular interest in my fellow geologist, or even the volcano beyond! More likely it's just my deliberate choice of perspective and sense of humour. The Spanish name for this plant is tajinaste rojo.
YELLOW WATER VANTAGE (Australia 2008)
Paperbark tree (Melaleuca spp.). Yellow Water Wetlands, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia. Note the white-bellied sea-eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster) perched on the highest branch.
KE'E ROOTS (Kaua’i 2014)
Exposed tree roots after high surf at Ke'e Beach, North Shore, Kaua'i.