Some birds are beautiful. Some birds are rare. And then there are birds like the Agami Heron, a species that feels almost unreal when you finally see it through the lens. Near Boca Tapada, in the northern lowlands of Costa Rica, I had the chance to visit one of the most extraordinary places I have […]
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Some birds are found by chance. Others are earned. The Royal Flycatcher is one of those birds that teaches patience. Every photographer who comes to Costa Rica dreams of capturing that spectacular fan-shaped crest, but very few realize that the photograph is only a small part of the experience. For us, April is one of
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Costa Rica, Pura Vida!! It was an honor and a privilege to have the Tico/Tica team of Magdalena and Alex show me their beautiful land. Magdalena is a Costa Rica native and an expert on the flora, fauna, and people of this scenic and wonderful country. She is also an expert birder and knows the
Photographing birds in a tropical rainforest is one of the most rewarding yet challenging pursuits a wildlife photographer can experience. Between the dense canopy layers, sudden tropical downpours, and fast-moving species flitting through low-light conditions, your choice of glass can make or break your trip. If you are preparing for an adventure—like our custom Costa
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Costa Rica is widely regarded as one of the best photography destinations in the world for wildlife, bird, and nature photographers. Despite covering only a small area of Central America, the country contains an extraordinary variety of ecosystems that support remarkable biodiversity. Costa Rica is home to more than 900 bird species, hundreds of mammals,
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There is much more to bird photography than just clicking the shutter button! As a beginner or amateur photographer who is eager to explore bird and wildlife photography participating in bird festivals and photography contests is a must. This will give one the scope to learn from experts through workshops and presentations, take field trips
The FAQs for choosing the right camera gear are several and most of them come from beginners and amateur photographers. While budget is the deciding factor for choosing camera gear, there are many other points one should keep in mind while selecting the equipment, and the camera gear section in this book discusses it in
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