Egyptian goose goslings
These adorable little Egyptian goose goslings (Alopochen aegyptiaca) in Richmond Park didn’t stray far from their mum and only left her side when there was nobody nearby.
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These adorable little Egyptian goose goslings (Alopochen aegyptiaca) in Richmond Park didn’t stray far from their mum and only left her side when there was nobody nearby.
Red deer (Cervus elaphus) in Richmond Park being bothered by a swarm of flies.
I often stop to feed the ducks and geese in Richmond on my walk home from work. This Canada-Greylag hybrid goose (Branta canadensis/Anser anser) was eating out of my hand!
The greenhouses at Kew Gardens show a dramatic contrast in light between the between the bright windows and the dark shaded interior.
A view through the early blossoms to the stunning Palm House at Kew Gardens.
Rhodanthe floribunda in the Davies Exploration House, Kew Gardens.
A view towards the Great Pagoda from the Temperate House, Kew Gardens.
I love the structured petals of this Cornus disciflora in the Temperate House of Kew Gardens.
Geologist, educator, photographer, first aider, leathercrafter… I am a person of diverse interests and expertise.
I am a Postdoctoral Researcher at Johannes Gutenberg–Universität Mainz. My research focusses on the tectonics of subduction zones and understanding how the physical heterogeneity the plate boundary interface influences the wider-scale tectonics and hazards. I also love to teach and am interested in innovative and engaging methods of teaching earth sciences, both in the classroom and in the field.
I am also a hobbyist nature photographer and my images highlight the hidden wonder and diversity of our natural world. In my remaining time, I volunteer as an Advanced First Aider for St John Ambulance and am a hobbyist leathercrafter.