Looking back at the camera bodies, lenses, bags, filters and general gear I used to shoot wildlife and landscapes on the Galapagos Islands.
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Galapagosing next week
And we bringeth ….ummm… how do you pack for the Galapagos? First off, it is best to know the rules and the dynamics for those rules. The Galapagos is a group of islands off the Western coast of Ecuador that contain the most diverse ecosystem for such a small area. That statement includes what’s above and…
It is time for the Galapagos
Woohoo! Jess and I are headed down to the Galapagos islands in early June of 2015. We’re cruising aboard the Quasar Evolution for 1 week around the older islands, when the dry season is getting started. Why the older islands and why June? Primarily due the promise I made Jess that we would celebrate our second anniversary,…
Costa Rican Landscapes – December 2009
Since my first trip to Costa Rica, in 1995, I have always been struck by the magic of the country as soon as my feet come off the airplane. Although it is a very different place than it was in the 90s, it is still one of my favorite spots on earth. Today, most of…
The Canon S5 IS in Costa Rica
Powershot S5 IS Specs: 12x Optical Zoom/4x Digital Zoom/48x combined Equivalent of 36-432mm 8.3 Mega Pixels Max Aperture: f/2.7 (W) – f/3.5 (T) Shutter Speeds: 15-1/3200 sec. ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 Exposure Comp: +/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments SD card Image Stabilization These were the main reasons I chose the S5 for this trip. I didn’t want…
Costa Rica in July of 2007
Tamarindo My first trip to Costa Rica was in 1995, and most of the trip was spent in Tamarindo. It quickly became my favorite place on earth. Everyone was unbelievably friendly and the atmosphere was super relaxing. It was just locals and surfers. Going back to Tamarindo in 2007 was…well…upsetting. I think it has definitely…