Fieldtrip to Khao Yai

Making the final preparations for the fieldtrip to Khao Yai on Monday

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Amorphophallus sp.

My suggestion that this was a parasitic plant was an error. Daniel Nickrent and evolutionary biologist from SIU USA put me straight, pointing out the green colouration in parts of the infructescences. You can read more about these extraordinary plants at the International Aroid Society website. From this site I would suggest that the species name is Amorphophallus kachinensis. 

Coffee growing in the hills of Thailand

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A canopy of photon harvesting systems. Magnificent.

Lantern rises into new year sky

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Traditional lantern lighting in north Thailand . The paper lantern rises on the heat from burning tree resins

Lateen rises into the new year sky

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Traditional new year celebration warmed by the hot air of the burning wood resin