Nearly a year has passed since I went out to the states with my family to visit my brother. Finally I have finished looking through and selecting some photos, however due to the number I’m going to split it into three posts. I hope you like them.. First is Newport, Rhode Island: These are just … Continue reading
As some people may be aware, I spent the majority of my summer at Paignton Zoo conducting research for my final year university project. The focus of the study is to look into the practical use of social network analyses and the value of the information that it shows. To do this I am using … Continue reading
Acke Sven Scott is a crazy Swede who I met out in Mexico 2 years ago when he was a volunteer and I was a scholar at Pez Maya with GVI. And after two years of sadly not seeing him, he came knocking on my … Continue reading
Due to my lack of posting I have ended up with a rather large backlog of photos which I would like to share with you all. It means that this post is a mixture of differing events that happened around the start of summer, and even before that!! … Continue reading
Sorry for the time that it has taken for me to add anything new to this!! During the easter break from university (2013) … Continue reading
First of the spring photos, from down at the quay in Exeter. Was a beautifully clear day, well for a while.. and then the clouds rolled over. But the first signs of the sun had brought out some wonderful old cars and had all the gulls singing and flying around. Not only this but a … Continue reading
A swan at Exeter’s quayside. One of the not so hidden places of Exeter. A great place to get away from the stresses of university life. If you ever find your way down there, I would advise the coffee and tea cafes at the end of the row of shops which are set into the … Continue reading
Here a common lion fish, one of the most talked about fish as an invasive species, in its home range (Red Sea). Was amazing to be able to see them hunting at night, as usual completely unfazed by our presence. Continue reading
In the coral reef biome the desire for light means that there is so much life packed into a small space. Another shot from the Red Sea Continue reading
A beautiful Dendronephthya hemprichi seen in the Red Sea. The light show filtering down through the wonderfully clear water. This a common occurrence during my 2 months out there. The colours of the deep always a joy to see. Continue reading
This was in the nature reserve at the top of campus. This little spider caught my eye against the setting sun. Was lovely to find such a little part of a larger ecosystem Continue reading
This is an Indian Ocean crocodile fish hiding out on the sandy bank of a Red Sea reef. These fish have wonderful colouration and markings, but their eyes are my favourite part of them. They have a covering over their eye which is different on every individual and looks like a tree of life upside … Continue reading
The ever watchful male Silverback Gorilla at Paignton Zoo. Often seen watching over his area, or picking up clumps of soil and grass or sticks and throwing them. The conservation and protection of this species is vital due to the heavy loss it has faced through; hunting, war, trade and habitat destruction. Continue reading
These are common bottlenose dolphins having a play in the wake of our boat. This is a common behaviour that the species shows as the boat actually pushes them forward so.. its kind of like they are surfing 🙂 Picture was taken with my xz-1 and its underwater housing by simply holding my camera over … Continue reading
The coral scallop, around 3cm. Beautifully colourful! Continue reading
This is a nudibranch (pyjama chromodorid), which is around 6cm, sitting on one its favourite spots, a toxic finger-sponge. Sponges that happen to be one of the simplest and oldest ANIMALS. Continue reading
This may look cruel, but the protection of this species in captive programs is vital due to the loss of their natural habitats, hunting, and the trade of them for pets.. Continue reading
Comfort in cuddling Continue reading
I was lucky enough to have this encounter during the summer holiday (2012) on the corner of Jackson Reef in the Straits of Tiran, Egypt. An example of the biodiversity, colour and beauty of coral reefs all over the world. Which sadly are under threat and the amount of time that we will have them … Continue reading
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