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Palmyra, #Syria on my first visit there in the 90s during more peaceful times. As the country emerges from years of civil war, sanctions, ISIS and a brutal, mafia-style dictatorship, there is a chance, further down the road, it can once again be a fabulous tourist destination.
December 15, 2024 at 5:45 PM
Palmyra, #Syria on my first visit there in the 90s during more peaceful times. As the country emerges from years of civil war, sanctions, ISIS and a brutal, mafia-style dictatorship, there is a chance, further down the road, it can once again be a fabulous tourist destination.
Plain Tiger butterfly on the edge of the Negev Desert last week.
November 30, 2024 at 4:41 PM
Plain Tiger butterfly on the edge of the Negev Desert last week.
The Sparrowhawk: an awesome predator.
November 30, 2024 at 10:30 AM
The Sparrowhawk: an awesome predator.
Hoopoe in the Negev Desert this morning, an iconic bird familiar to everyone here in the Middle East.
November 28, 2024 at 6:26 PM
Hoopoe in the Negev Desert this morning, an iconic bird familiar to everyone here in the Middle East.
Dawn on the edge of the Negev Desert today
November 28, 2024 at 5:44 PM
Dawn on the edge of the Negev Desert today
Last day in the Middle East for me on this trip
November 28, 2024 at 1:08 PM
Last day in the Middle East for me on this trip
The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem today:
November 27, 2024 at 9:59 PM
The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem today:
Making a new friend in Bethlehem today
November 27, 2024 at 1:35 PM
Making a new friend in Bethlehem today
Storm skies in Jerusalem
November 26, 2024 at 12:38 PM
Storm skies in Jerusalem
Absolutely miserable weather in the Middle East at the moment. Hardly recognise Jerusalem through a rainy car window.
November 24, 2024 at 8:32 PM
Absolutely miserable weather in the Middle East at the moment. Hardly recognise Jerusalem through a rainy car window.
Plain Tiger butterfly, Jordan Valley
November 23, 2024 at 8:16 PM
Plain Tiger butterfly, Jordan Valley
Palestine Sunbird, Jerusalem
November 23, 2024 at 4:22 PM
Palestine Sunbird, Jerusalem
Mornings in the Middle East
November 23, 2024 at 9:36 AM
Mornings in the Middle East
Here you go then
November 23, 2024 at 9:35 AM
Here you go then
Lake Como, Italy
November 23, 2024 at 7:02 AM
Lake Como, Italy
On Lake Como last week. Love the light at this time of year.
November 23, 2024 at 7:01 AM
On Lake Como last week. Love the light at this time of year.
Little Egret in Jerusalem today. They seem to be everywhere these days but still such an attractive species.
November 21, 2024 at 9:31 PM
Little Egret in Jerusalem today. They seem to be everywhere these days but still such an attractive species.
Something to brighten your day: a Double-collared Sunbird near Mount Kenya.
November 21, 2024 at 9:06 AM
Something to brighten your day: a Double-collared Sunbird near Mount Kenya.
One from earlier this year. Hot day in the Jordan Valley:
November 20, 2024 at 8:33 PM
One from earlier this year. Hot day in the Jordan Valley:
Drab insect, pretty flower: a Mallow Skipper butterfly (not a moth!) on Rose geranium today in the Jerusalem Botanical Gardens
November 20, 2024 at 5:12 PM
Drab insect, pretty flower: a Mallow Skipper butterfly (not a moth!) on Rose geranium today in the Jerusalem Botanical Gardens
Flying low over the Alps down to Milan last week
November 19, 2024 at 8:53 AM
Flying low over the Alps down to Milan last week
Good evening from Jerusalem
November 18, 2024 at 9:44 PM
Good evening from Jerusalem
One of the more colourful birds here in the Middle East: a White-breasted Kingfisher
November 18, 2024 at 9:02 PM
One of the more colourful birds here in the Middle East: a White-breasted Kingfisher