My mom's side of the family had a thanksgiving family reunion in Costa Rica in 2022, and I was lucky enough to be able to attend. On this trip I brought my camera and took a lot of photos of the wildlife I saw. I was able to capture some amazing moments, so here's a collection of some of my favorite photos from the trip.
Equipment Used
- Camera: Olympus OM-D EM1 MK3
- Lenses: M.Zuiko ED 100-400mm and Olympus M. Zuiko 12-45mm
Photo Gallery
Toucan catching a piece of fruit in its mouth
ISO: 640 F-stop: f/6.3 Exposure: 1/320 sec
Hummingbird sitting on a chain fence
ISO: 5000 F-stop: f/9 Exposure: 1/320 sec
Monkey laying on a branch
ISO: 5000 F-stop: f/9 Exposure: 1/320 sec
Monkey sticking out its tongue
ISO: 5000 F-stop: f/9 Exposure: 1/320 sec
A moth resting on a leaf
ISO: 160 F-stop: f/6.3 Exposure: 1/200 sec
A pygmy owl interested in the camera
ISO: 2500 F-stop: f/6.3 Exposure: 1/250 sec
A tiny snake on a tiny stick
ISO: 2500 F-stop: f/6.3 Exposure: 1/320 sec
An iguana sitting on a rock
ISO: 6400 F-stop: f/6.3 Exposure: 1/320 sec
Lessons Learned
While capturing these photos, I learned a lot about patience and the importance of being in the right place at the right time. Wildlife photography seems to reward those who are willing to sit still for long periods of time while pointing a camera at an animal. I started to find it relaxing after a while, just watching these animals go about their lives, and waiting for the perfect moment to capture a photo. I ended up printing a couple of these photos and hanging them up around my room, so I could remember this amazing trip. The trip also made me really appreciate all the cool features of my camera.
Conclusion
This trip to Costa Rica was an incredible experience, and I am grateful for the opportunity to capture these moments. I got a lot of experience taking photos of wildlife, and I learned a lot about good techniques for capturing these types of photos. Thanks for reading :)
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