Wild orchids: photograph them and leave them in place
An orchid flower is only the visible part of a set of relationships. Its surroundings are part of the story even when they are outside the frame.
Giant baobabs: life around a remarkable tree
A large trunk can dominate a photograph. A better learning record also asks about flowers, visitors and the place where the tree grows.
Oak trees: habitat in bark, hollows and dead wood
A tree’s value is not confined to living branches. Details that look untidy to people can be part of the habitat used by other organisms.
Mangroves: connecting land, seagrass and reefs
A shoreline is not a set of isolated boxes. A mangrove photograph can open questions about neighbouring coastal habitats.
Endemic plants: range and risk are different questions
A plant can be native, restricted to a region, or at risk. Those descriptions answer different questions and should not be used interchangeably.