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Dracula chestertonii flowers (handled straight, not cut) in situ during a 5 days orchids, botany and nature observation tour I just guided for 2 persons living in USA. We saw 73 orchid species blooming in situ. Valle del Cauca department, Colombia. by David Haelterman NatureguideColombia

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Dracula chestertonii flowers (handled straight, not cut) in situ during a 5 days orchids, botany and nature observation tour I just guided for 2 persons living in USA. We saw 73 orchid species blooming in situ. Valle del Cauca department, Colombia.

Fleurs de Dracula chestertonii (maintenues droites, pas coupées) in situ durant un tour de 5 jours d'observation d'orchidées, de botanique et de nature que je viens de guider pour deux personnes vivant aux USA. Nous avons vu 73 especes d'orchidées fleuries in situ. Département du Valle del Cauca, Colombie.

Flores de Dracula chestertonii (mantenidas erectas, no cortadas) in situ durante un tour de 5 días de observación de orquídeas, botánica y naturaleza que acabo de guiar para dos personas que viven en USA. Vimos 73 especies de orquídeas florecidas in situ. Departamento del Valle del Cauca, Colombia.

A small flock of Scarlet-fronted Parakeet (Psittacara wagleri) came in my garden, giving it some nice colours on a fresh and rainy day like today. Valle del Cauca department, Colombia. Distribution: Colombia and Venezuela. by David Haelterman NatureguideColombia

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A small flock of Scarlet-fronted Parakeet (Psittacara wagleri) came in my garden, giving it some nice colours on a fresh and rainy day like today. Valle del Cauca department, Colombia. Distribution: Colombia and Venezuela.

Une petit groupe de Conure de Wagler (Psittacara wagleri) est arrivée dans mon jardin, lui apportant des couleurs durant une journée fraîche et pluvieuse comme aujourd'hui. Département du Valle del Cauca, Colombie. Distribution: Colombie et Venezuela.

Una bandada pequeña de Aratinga de Wagler (Psittacara wagleri) llegó a mi jardín, aportandole algunos colores en un día fresco y lluvioso como hoy. Departamento del Valle del Cauca, Colombia. Distribución: Colombia y Venezuela.

Young palm developing, possibly from the Geonoma genus. Colombia is the third more diverse country for palm species in the world with 44 genera and a little bit more than 230 species (around 10 % of all described palms). 2050 m asl, Valle del Cauca dept. by David Haelterman NatureguideColombia

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Young palm developing, possibly from the Geonoma genus. Colombia is the third more diverse country for palm species in the world with 44 genera and a little bit more than 230 species (around 10 % of all described palms). 2050 m asl, Valle del Cauca dept.

Seulement pour le plaisir des couleurs et de la beauté de la nature. Jeune palme se développant dans une ouverture du sous-bois d'une forêt de brouillard, probablement du genre Geonoma. La Colombie est le troisième pays le plus riche en palmiers au monde avec 44 genres et un peu plus de 230 espèces (environ 10 % de toutes les palmiers décrits). 2050 m anm, département du Valle del Cauca, Colombie.

Solo por el placer de los colores y la belleza de la naturaleza. Una palma joven desarrollándose en una apertura del sotobosque de un bosque de niebla, probablemente del genero Geonoma. Colombia es el tercer país más diverso en palmas del mundo con 44 géneros y un poco más de 230 especies (alrededor del 10 % de todas las palmas descritas). 2050 m snm, departamento del Valle del Cauca, Colombia.

Anthurium sp. with an almost black flower in situ during a 5 days orchids, botany and nature observation tour I guided for 2 persons. We saw 73 orchid species blooming in situ in Valle del Cauca department, Colombia. by David Haelterman NatureguideColombia

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Anthurium sp. with an almost black flower in situ during a 5 days orchids, botany and nature observation tour I guided for 2 persons. We saw 73 orchid species blooming in situ in Valle del Cauca department, Colombia.

Anthurium sp. avec une fleur presque noire in situ durant un tour de 5 jours d'observation d'orchidées, de botanique et de nature que je viens de guider pour deux personnes. Nous avons vu 73 especes d'orchidées fleuries in situ dans le département du Valle del Cauca, Colombie.

Anthurium sp. con una flor casi negra in situ durante un tour de 5 días de observación de orquídeas, botánica y naturaleza que acabo de guiar para dos personas que viven en USA. Vimos 73 especies de orquídeas florecidas in situ en el departamento del Valle del Cauca, Colombia.

Anthurium sp. with an almost black flower (down, left) in situ during a 5 days orchids, botany and nature observation tour I guided for 2 persons. We saw 73 orchid species blooming in situ in Valle del Cauca department, Colombia. by David Haelterman NatureguideColombia

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Anthurium sp. with an almost black flower (down, left) in situ during a 5 days orchids, botany and nature observation tour I guided for 2 persons. We saw 73 orchid species blooming in situ in Valle del Cauca department, Colombia.

Anthurium sp. avec une fleur presque noire (en bas, á gauche) in situ durant un tour de 5 jours d'observation d'orchidées, de botanique et de nature que je viens de guider pour deux personnes. Nous avons vu 73 especes d'orchidées fleuries in situ dans le département du Valle del Cauca, Colombie.

Anthurium sp. con una flor casi negra (abajo a la izquierda) in situ durante un tour de 5 días de observación de orquídeas, botánica y naturaleza que acabo de guiar para dos personas que viven en USA. Vimos 73 especies de orquídeas florecidas in situ en el departamento del Valle del Cauca, Colombia.

Magnificent new leave of Philodendron sp. in situ during a 5 days orchids, botany and nature observation tour I guided for 2 persons. We saw 73 orchid species blooming in situ in Valle del Cauca department, Colombia. by David Haelterman NatureguideColombia

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Magnificent new leave of Philodendron sp. in situ during a 5 days orchids, botany and nature observation tour I guided for 2 persons. We saw 73 orchid species blooming in situ in Valle del Cauca department, Colombia.

Magnifique nouvelle feuille de Philodendron sp. in situ durant un tour de 5 jours d'observation d'orchidées, de botanique et de nature que je viens de guider pour deux personnes. Nous avons vu 73 especes d'orchidées fleuries in situ dans le département du Valle del Cauca, Colombie.

Magnifica hoja nueva de Philodendron sp. in situ durante un tour de 5 días de observación de orquídeas, botánica y naturaleza que acabo de guiar para dos personas que viven en USA. Vimos 73 especies de orquídeas florecidas in situ en el departamento del Valle del Cauca, Colombia.

As simple as efficient, the beauty of Andesanthus lepidotus (synonym Tibouchina lepidota, Melastomataceae family). Locally called "Siete Cueros" (seven skins) for its bark often renews. Valle del Cauca department, Colombia. Distribution: Panama to Peru. by David Haelterman NatureguideColombia

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As simple as efficient, the beauty of Andesanthus lepidotus (synonym Tibouchina lepidota, Melastomataceae family). Locally called "Siete Cueros"  (seven skins) for its bark often renews. Valle del Cauca department, Colombia. Distribution: Panama to Peru.

Aussi simple que efficace, la beauté de Andesanthus lepidotus (synonyme Tibouchina lepidota, famille Melastomataceae). Localement appelé "Siete Cueros" (sept cuirs) car son écorce se détache et se renouvelle souvent. Département du Valle del Cauca, Colombie. Distribution: Du Panama au Pérou de 1300 á 3200 m anm.

Tan sencilla como eficiente, la belleza de Andesanthus lepidotus (sinonimo Tibouchina lepidota, familia Melastomataceae). Localmente llamado "Siete Cueros" por su corteza que se desprende y se renueva a menudo for its bark peels . Departamento del Valle del Cauca, Colombia. Distribución: Panamá hasta Perú desde 1300 hasta 3200 m snm.

Sunrise and dawn chorus tour by Steve Attwood

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Sunrise and dawn chorus tour

Hinewai Reserve, Banks Peninsula, Canterbury, New Zealand

Sunrise and dawn chorus tour by Steve Attwood

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Sunrise and dawn chorus tour

Hinewai Reserve, Banks Peninsula, Canterbury, New Zealand

Sunrise and dawn chorus tour by Steve Attwood

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Sunrise and dawn chorus tour

Hinewai Reserve, Banks Peninsula, Canterbury, New Zealand

Sunrise and dawn chorus tour by Steve Attwood

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Sunrise and dawn chorus tour

Hinewai Reserve, Banks Peninsula, Canterbury, New Zealand

Sunrise and dawn chorus tour by Steve Attwood

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Sunrise and dawn chorus tour

Hinewai Reserve, Banks Peninsula, Canterbury, New Zealand

Illegal traffic of Anthurium and other aroids extracted in nature is very common, so try to be sure plants you buy are not participating to this abomination, you could be part of it and put them in danger of extinction in their native habitas. Colombia. by David Haelterman NatureguideColombia

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Illegal traffic of Anthurium and other aroids extracted in nature is very common, so try to be sure plants you buy are not participating to this abomination, you could be part of it and put them in danger of extinction in their native habitas. Colombia.

Comme beaucoup d'amoureux des plantes, je suis de plus en plus admiratif et passionné du genre Anthurium et autres genres de la famille Araceae, très diversifiés dans les forêts colombiennes. Cependant, le traffic illégal de plantes extraites en milieu sauvage est très commun, donc renseignez vous bien avant d'acheter des plantes car vous pourriez participer á les mettre en dangers d'extinction dans leurs habitats naturels.

Así como muchos amantes de las plantas, estoy cada vez mas admirativo y apasionado por el genero Anthurium y otros géneros de Araceae, bastante diversificado en los bosques colombianos. Sin embargo, el trafico ilegal de plantas extraídas del medio natural es bastante común, de allí por favor intenten verificar la procedencia si compren plantas para no participar de esa abominación puesto que podría ponerlos en peligro de extinción en sus hábitats naturales.

Above home, the impressive Farallones de Cali National Park ranges from 200 to 4100 m asl. One of the more diverse and less explored national parks, the biggest in southwest Colombia with around 200000 hectares in Valle del Cauca department. Come to visit by David Haelterman NatureguideColombia

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Above home, the impressive Farallones de Cali National Park ranges from 200 to 4100 m asl. One of the more diverse and less explored national parks, the biggest in southwest Colombia with around 200000 hectares in Valle del Cauca department. Come to visit

Au dessus de chez moi, l'impressionant Park National Farallones de Cali allant de 200 á 4100 m anm. Un des parcs nationaux les plus riches et les moins explorés, le plus grand du sud ouest de la Colombie avec près de 200000 hectares du département du Valle del Cauca. Venez le visiter avec moi !

Arriba de casa, el impresionante Parque Nacional Natural Farallones de Cali se extiende desde 200 hasta 4100 m snm. Uno de los parques nacionales mas diversos y menos explorados, el mas grande del sur-occidente de Colombia con cerca de 200000 hectáreas del departamento del Valle del Cauca. Ven a visitarle conmigo!

Merry Christmas to all of you ! I tried to find the orchid that reminds me the most to Santa Claus, here it is: Dracula chimaera in the mysterious cloud forest full of moss. Valle del Cauca department, Colombia. by David Haelterman NatureguideColombia

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Merry Christmas to all of you ! I tried to find the orchid that reminds me the most to Santa Claus, here it is: Dracula chimaera in the mysterious cloud forest full of moss. Valle del Cauca department, Colombia.

Joyeux Noël á tou(te)s ! J'ai tenté de trouver l'orchidée qui me fait le plus penser au Père Noël, la voici: Dracula chimaera dans la mystérieuse forêt de brouillard pleine de mousse. Département du Valle del Cauca, Colombie.

Feliz Navidad a tod@s ! Intenté hallar la orquídea que más me hace pensar en Papá Noel, aquí está: Dracula chimaera en el misterioso bosque de niebla lleno de musgo. Département du Valle del Cauca, Colombie.

Big and well flowered plant of Pleurothallis giraldoi in situ. Another species but with a more "reasonable" size for a miniature. It is endemic from Colombia and with a highly restricted distribution to a few forest patches in Valle del Cauca department. by David Haelterman NatureguideColombia

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Big and well flowered plant of Pleurothallis giraldoi in situ. Another species but with a more "reasonable" size for a miniature. It is endemic from Colombia and with a highly restricted distribution to a few forest patches in Valle del Cauca department.

Grosse plante bien fleurie du très joli Pleurothallis giraldoi in situ. Une autre espèce de ce genre mais de taille plus "raisonnable" pour une miniature. Elle est endémique de Colombie et de distribution très restreinte á quelques morceaux de forêts dans le département du Valle del Cauca.

Planta grande y bien florecida del lindo Pleurothallis giraldoi in situ. Otra especie en este género pero de tamaño más "razonable" para una miniatura. Es endémica de Colombia y de distribución muy restringida a apenas algunos parches de bosque en el departamento del Valle del Cauca.

Pleurothallis colossus in situ ! The orchid world offers a wide diversity but some species literally "explode" their size although they are supposed to be part of genera mainly composed of miniatures. Valle del Cauca department, Colombia. by David Haelterman NatureguideColombia

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Pleurothallis colossus in situ ! The orchid world offers a wide diversity but some species literally "explode" their size although they are supposed to be part of genera mainly composed of miniatures. Valle del Cauca department, Colombia.

Pleurothallis colossus in situ ! Le monde des orchidées présente une énorme diversité mais certaines espèces "explosent" littéralement en taille bien qu'elles fassent partie de genres censés être composés de miniatures. Département du Valle del Cauca, Colombie.

Pleurothallis colossus in situ ! El mundo de las orquídeas ofrece una enorme diversidad pero algunas especies "revientan" literalmente en tamaño aunque hacen parte de géneros siendo supuestamente compuestos de miniaturas. Departamento del Valle del Cauca, Colombia.

British Soldier Lichen (Cladonia cristatella) by KristenMartyn

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British Soldier Lichen (Cladonia cristatella)

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Lichen Granite Rock by KristenMartyn

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Lichen Granite Rock

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Jack Pine (Pinus banksiana) by KristenMartyn

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Jack Pine (Pinus banksiana)

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