Tag Archives: Travel

Midnight sun

Posted on July 20, 2016 by lembrechtsjonas

One of the many perks of fieldwork in the high north is the midnight sun, the ‘endless day’ of weeks in a row. While it has its advantages for long days of fieldwork, it surely also adds to the spirit. … Continue reading →

Posted in Sweden | Tagged Landscape photography, Landscapes, midnight sun, Nature photography, Photography, Plants, Scandinavia, Sunset, Travel, Travel photography | 5 Comments

Behold the buttercup

Posted on July 19, 2016 by lembrechtsjonas

We had to battle the fog and rains, withstand the iciest fieldwork conditions and climb above 1000 meters in the ice-cold subarctic mountains (in the valley of Laktatjakka, close to Abisko, Sweden), but we finally sow it flowering: the glacier … Continue reading →

Posted in Sweden | Tagged Ecology, Flowers, Hiking, Mountains, Nature, Nature photography, Photography, Plant photography, Plants, Science, Travel | Leave a comment

From valley to mountain top

Posted on July 12, 2016 by lembrechtsjonas

“I care about lots of things,” said Slartibartfast, his voice trembling partly with annoyance, but partly also with uncertainty. “Such as?” “Well,” said the old man, “life, the Universe. Everything, really. Fjords.” “Would you die for them?” “Fjords?” blinked Slartibartfast … Continue reading →

Posted in Norway | Tagged Ecology, Fieldwork, Fjords, Hiking, Landscape photography, Landscapes, Norway, Scandinavia, Science, Travel, Traveling | 2 Comments

Changing the view

Posted on July 8, 2016 by lembrechtsjonas

I changed my office view again for a while… Up north again, above the polar circle, hunting for our beloved plants. With a tight schedule and lots to do, but hopes are high for amazing output. I’ll keep you updated!

Posted in Sweden | Tagged Ecology, Hiking, Landscape photography, Mountains, Nature, Nature photography, Plant invasion, Plants, Research, Science, Travel | Leave a comment

How hikers can help science

Posted on June 29, 2016 by lembrechtsjonas

The Mountain Invasion Research Network (MIREN) calls on mountain enthusiasts to help collect observations of mountain plants. Heading to the mountains this summer, armed with your best hiking boots? You can make a scientific contribution while you are out conquering … Continue reading →

Posted in Science | Tagged climate change, Ecology, Global change, Hike, Hiking, Mountains, Nature, Photography, Plant invasion, Plants, Science, Travel | 1 Comment

Conferencing

Posted on June 1, 2016 by lembrechtsjonas

It took them a bit longer than anticipated because of the tough decisions they had to make (3 times as many applicants as time slots), but I finally got the good news that I am welcome to present my research at the Neobiota-conference (on “new … Continue reading →