Spinellus Fusiger on Mycena: parasites on the forest floor
The Netherlands
Deep in the damp, shaded forests where fallen leaves and decaying wood create a thriving microcosm, an unusual fungal relationship unfolds: Spinellus fusiger, a parasitic fungus, attaching itself to the delicate Mycena mushrooms.
Alkefjellet, the Majestic Cliffs of the Arctic
Spitsbergen / Svalbard
Nestled along the remote Arctic waters of Svalbard, in Norway, Alkefjellet is a breathtaking natural spectacle, revered for its dramatic cliffs and thriving seabird colonies.
Water droplets in marvelous patterns on the high tundra
Norway
Evey once in a while you encounter something in nature that you cannot comprehend. During a norwegian hike I noticed something weird right next to my feet.
The Whalers graveyard of Smeerenburg
Spitsbergen / Svalbard
Smeerenburg was the main site for Dutch whaling operations in the 17th century. Today, the historic graves of dutch whalers are quickly decaying due to the melt of the permafrost.
Nordaustlandet: The edge of the world
Spitsbergen / Svalbard
If the world were flat, Nordaustlandet would be right at the edge of it. The island is located at 80°N in the arctic sea. To the north of it is nothing but the diminishing sea ice of the North Pole.
Iceberg calving at Negribreen
Spitsbergen / Svalbard
At negribreen, huge blocks of ice slide through the muddy seabed until the tide sets them free and allows them to drift southward.