On the tracks of Ansel Adams and the first conservation photographers

March 6, 2021 in Travel, Nature, Photography

If we hear the name of Ansel Adams, several black and white images of Yosemite landscape come in our mind. Half Dome, El Capitan, Cathedral Rocks, the famous sight of Yosemite valley from Tunnel view, or the Jeffrey pine at Sentinel Dome photographed in 1940.

Meeting the giants

June 25, 2020 in Nature, travel

In early July 2021, in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, we could eventually visit Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon National Park to observe the oldest living organis on Earth.

First week in Davis, California

February 29, 2020 in Photography, story, Travel

After a long trip, we arrived at Davis, California, for a 6 months sabbatical leave to work at UC Davis. Our daughter Elina spent her second anniversary in this new environment.

Air travel with a baby toddler

February 23, 2020 in travel, tricks, baby

By the age of 2, Elina had around 30 flights in her experience. That also means, that we, as parents, gathered some experience how it is to travel with a baby.

Frédéric Silvestre's Blog

My name is Frédéric, and I’m a professor of biology at the University of Namur in Belgium. This blog is all about sharing my passion about science, zoology, traveling, photography, videography, and outdoor activities.

Professor of Biology at the University of Namur

Belgium