Tag Archives: Spain

The state of biogeography

Posted on January 10, 2019 by lembrechtsjonas

The yearly meetings of the International Biogeographical Society (IBS) provide the perfect opportunity to learn the latest about what is happening in this fascinating field (which focusses on the distribution of species on our planet, in past, present and future). … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Spain | Tagged Biogeography, climate change, Ecology, Global change, Landscape photography, Nature, Nature photography, Science, Spain, Travel photography | Leave a comment

Low again

Posted on October 11, 2014 by lembrechtsjonas

In a previous post, I pointed out the importance of getting low to get the best pictures. I did not realize however that I am indeed crawling through the dust all the time. It was only when my travel companions pointed out my pose on almost … Continue reading →

Posted in The research | Tagged Photography, Spain, Tips, Travel | Leave a comment

Summer extended

Posted on October 8, 2014 by lembrechtsjonas

For those suffering from nostalgic feelings for the summer, click here for a happy and sunny photo gallery from my latest trip to Spain. Enjoy!

Posted in General | Tagged Abroad, Animals, Costa Brava, Europe, Hiking, Nature, Ocean, Photography, Plants, Spain, Summer, Tourism, Travel, Travelling, Wildlife | 2 Comments

Slow and steady

Posted on September 19, 2014 by lembrechtsjonas

The Costa Brava is full of snails. When it is hot, they are hiding in their house, safe from the heat and drought. They wait, wait and wait, patiently and motionless, until it finally starts raining. Rain can be crazy … Continue reading →

Posted in Spain | Tagged Animals, Costa Brava, Holiday, Nature photography, Photography, Spain, Summer, Sun, Travel, Travelling, Weather, Wildlife, World | 5 Comments

A true circus act

Posted on September 14, 2014 by lembrechtsjonas

The sad thing about being a plant scientist is that those plants rarely put on an impressive show. Every now and then, I thus have to shift away from the plant- to the animal kingdom to get some more excitement and experience … Continue reading →

Posted in Spain | Tagged Animals, Birds, Gulls, Holiday, Nature, Ocean, Photography, Sea, Spain, Summer, Water, Wildlife | 4 Comments

Spain

Posted on September 11, 2014 by lembrechtsjonas

From the high north to the south of Europe. From the cold-limited mountains in Lapland to the dry rocky mountain slopes of Catalonia in less than a week time. I am enjoying the end of the summer with a burning … Continue reading →