Arctic Alpine Collection

Salix herbacea, Dwarf Willow, leafy sprig and catkins

Common frog migrating
Common frog (Rana temporaria) migrating uphill to spawn in a moorland pool. The pool is at 840 metres above sea level. Photographed on Cairnwell hill, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, in April

Mountain avens (Dryas octopetala) flowers. Photographed in the Cairngorms National Park, Scottish Highlands, in June

Highland cudweed (Gnaphalium norvegicum) in flower

Blueheath flowers (Phyllodoce caerulea). Photographed in July, in Norway

Chives, in flower (Allium schoenoprasum)
Chives in flower (Allium schoenoprasum). Photographed wild in Sweden

Arctic saxifrage (Saxifraga nivalis) in flower

Starry saxifrage and swamp moss
Starry saxifrage (Saxifraga stellaris, pink and white) and swamp moss (Philonotis fontana, green) in a mountain bog

Pyramidal saxifrage (Saxifraga cotyledon) in flower. Photographed in July, in Norway

Saxifrage (Saxifraga oppositifolia)
Purple saxifrage flowers (Saxifraga oppositifolia). Photographed in July

Yellow wood violet (Viola biflora), in mountains of Norway
ROG-12638 Yellow wood violet in mountains of Norway Viola biflora Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Yellow Wood Violet (Viola biflora), Pyrenees. France
ROG-13201 Yellow Wood Violet Pyrenees, France Viola biflora Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Alpine sow-thistle (Cicerbita alpina); very rare in UK (Scotland)
ROG-12778 Alpine sow-thistle very rare in UK (Scotland) Cicerbita alpina Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

A snowpatch lichen (Solorina crocea), occurs at high altitudes in Scotland
ROG-12621 A snowpatch lichen occurs at high altitudes in Scotland Solorina crocea Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Alpine saw-wort (Saussurea alpina). Alps and arctic
ROG-12666 Alpine saw-wort Alps and arctic Saussurea alpina Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Purple saxifrage (Saxifraga oppositifolia). Mountain plant in UK
ROG-12661 Purple saxifrage Mountain plant in UK. Saxifraga oppositifolia Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Highland cudweed (Gnaphalium norvegicum = Omalotheca norvegica). UK rarity, in flower
ROG-12577 Highland cudweed UK rarity, in flower Gnaphalium norvegicum Latin also Omalotheca norvegica Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Alpine catchfly, Lychnis alpina = Viscaria. Very rare in UK
ROG-12576 Alpine catchfly Very rare in UK. Lychnis alpina Latin also Viscaria alpina Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Alpine milk-vetch (Astragalus alpinus); arctic-alpine flower
ROG-12570 Alpine milk-vetch arctic-alpine flower Astragalus alpinus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Alpine bistort ( Polygonum vivipara) in flower, with bulbils below flowers. Rare in UK
ROG-12571 Alpine bistort in flower, with bulbils below flowers. Rare in UK Polygonum vivipara Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Yellow saxifrage (Saxifraga aizoides), North Britain
ROG-12481 Yellow saxifrage North UK. Saxifraga aizoides Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Mountain Avens (Dryas octopetala); arctic-alpine
ROG-12393 Mountain Avens arctic-alpine Dryas octopetala Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

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"Exploring the Enchanting Arctic Alpine Wonderland" In the breathtaking realm of the Arctic alpine, nature unveils its most exquisite treasures. Amongst the rugged terrain and icy landscapes, a delicate dance of life unfolds. Amidst this frozen paradise, one can find the resilient Salix herbacea, commonly known as Dwarf Willow. Its petite stature belies its strength to withstand harsh conditions. A leafy sprig adorned with catkins emerges from the snow-covered ground, a symbol of resilience in adversity. As winter surrenders to spring, an extraordinary phenomenon occurs - the migration of Common frogs. Against all odds, these amphibians traverse treacherous terrains to reach their breeding grounds in this unforgiving environment. Their determination serves as a testament to nature's indomitable spirit. The Mountain avens (Dryas octopetala) grace this landscape with their ethereal beauty. Their radiant white petals contrast against rocky outcrops, creating a mesmerizing sight that captivates all who behold it. Blueheath flowers (Phyllodoce caerulea) add vibrant splashes of color amidst this monochromatic setting. These delicate blooms paint patches of purple and pink across moss-covered hillsides like strokes on an artist's canvas. Highland cudweed (Gnaphalium norvegicum), with its silver-gray foliage, thrives in these extreme conditions where few others dare venture. Its presence reminds us that even in desolate places, life finds a way to flourish. Chives burst forth into bloom (Allium schoenoprasum), showcasing their dainty lavender flowers amidst towering peaks and icy windswept valleys. They serve as a reminder that even in such remote corners of our planet, beauty abounds if we take time to appreciate it. Saxifraga oppositifolia flowers emerge from crevices between rocks like tiny bursts of sunshine.