Discovering Hidden Gems
When I return from an Oregon landscape photography shoot or photographing Costa Rica waterfalls, I search through my images, select a few favorites, and tirelessly work on those images until they are complete. After perfecting that handful of favorites, I quickly forget about the rest and leave them alone, sometimes for years.
Magical Path of Discovery
I remember the aromatic scent of meandering pathways through soaring old growth forests and dense tropical jungles and the taste of crisp, clean air. I recall the initial sound and slightly increasing volume that's forever attached to approaching a hidden stream and recognize my heart racing with joy and expectation of what unknown majesty lies imminently ahead.
Rincon de la Vieja, Costa Rica
Located near Liberia, Costa Rica, Rincon de la Vieja National Park boasts an active volcano, natural hot springs, gorgeous waterfalls, and excellent hiking trails. In stark contrast to other areas of Costa Rica with much cooler, wet climates, Rincon de la Vieja is hot, dry, and arid. It's surprising to find spectacular waterfalls in this atmosphere but there are several beauties that stand out.
Capitalizing on Costa Rica's Climate
Costa Rica is a magical land of spectacular natural beauty teeming with jaw-dropping waterfalls, dense jungles, lush rainforests, misty cloud forests, shimmering beaches, towering mountains, active volcanoes, and hundreds of species of exotic wildlife. Costa Rica's tropical climate is largely responsible for the incredible natural beauty and produces seven months of rainfall and year-round high humidity.
