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Plants and Flowers
Rhodanthe floribunda

Rhodanthe floribunda

Rhodanthe floribunda in the Davies Exploration House, Kew Gardens.

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Cornus disciflora

Cornus disciflora

I love the structured petals of this Cornus disciflora in the Temperate House of Kew Gardens.

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Miconia paleacea

Miconia paleacea

I saw this spikey Miconia paleacea when walking near Arenal volcano. Taken on my recent holiday to Costa Rica over Christmas 2022.

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Centropogon

Centropogon

I adore the bright reds and oranges of these incredible Centropogon flowers near Arenal. Taken on my recent holiday to Costa Rica over Christmas 2022.

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Pacaya palm fruit

Pacaya palm fruit

I love the vibrant reds and greens on the receptacle and fruit of this Pacaya palm (Chamaedorea costaricana). Taken on my recent holiday to Costa Rica over Christmas 2022.

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Water droplet

Water droplet

One of the simplest yet most amazing things I saw in the rainforest near Arenal volcano was how the water droplets on the plants would focus the light to create an in-focus image of the canopy behind. Taken on my recent holiday to Costa Rica over Christmas 2022.

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I’m Alex Clarke

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.