The Colours of Costa Rica!
February 11th - 18th, 2012 - Full
February 20th - 28th, 2012 - Full
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November 26th, - December 3rd, 2012
December 5th - December 14th, ,2012
New rates will apply to these workshops.
8 days and 7 nights in the amazing Costa Rica!
quote: - from Dr. Robert Sofferman:
"What did I expect?" To learn more of Ray Barlow's unique skills utilizing the Nikon 200-400 mm VR lens and his special techniques for capturing the essence of both in flight and static bird photography. "What did I receive in return?" A very fairly priced adventure with images I never expected to obtain. Hummingbirds are tough: always moving faster than a single shot could ever capture except with luck. Indigenous Costa Rican birds are magnificent and with good planning of camera location, background, and proper settings the results can be very satisfying.
Finally, perseverance and trust of the local guides are worth the effort of lugging of equipment and the unexpected to bring home special memories. This is a trip for photographers; no frills, just good shooting and education, good company, splendid Costa Rican people, and great food.
Special thanks to Robert Sofferman for his very kind words...
Please have a look at some images from Dr. Robert Sofferman!
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Our program begins at a hotel just north of the airport in San Jose, where we will get everyone organized on the first arrival day. This hotel is up in the mountains, surrounded by beautiful gardens, and a small pool. All meals are included throughout this itinerary. I have a bunch images edited so far from the December trip, so have a look here if you would like to see them..
The second tour images here... Click here!
The second day we will take a day trip north to the La Paz Waterfall Gardens to photograph toucans, monkeys, hummingbirds, snakes, tree frogs and the gardens / falls if you wish. This tour is designed to provide the nature photographer with some excellent shooting opportunities. Creating this part of the program is my top priority, and providing you with assistance with technique, and post
processing, I will help as much as I can.
Next, on day 3, we head south to a small village in the mountains, Providencia. We spent 4 days and nights here on our last tour, and this place is amazing! We stay at a very small home style b+b, owned by Anna and Enrique, who own and operate a coffee plantation.
So, it goes without saying, the coffee here is nothing short of superb, the finest hospitality, and the nicest people you will ever meet. 3 meals a day and a bed is all we need! We will get into some amazing landscape photography also.. the scenery is spectacular, with a river that rushes through
the entire drive into Providencia.
We had some cool weather on our last tour, so be prepared with a warm sweater! Waterproof shoes, and even some light gloves might be needed, as we are quite high in the mountains. So 4 days and nights at Anna's, and on our last day heading back to San Jose, we stop at a neat place to see
the famous Resplendent Quetzals.
Then, one last night at our San Jose Hotel.
February 11th - 18th, 2012 - Full
February 20th - 28th, 2012 - Full
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November 26th, - December 3rd, 2012
December 5th - December 14th, ,2012
New rates will apply to these workshops.
Please let me know if you would like a phone call to discuss our plans!
Email me here, ray@raymondbarlow.com
The fee for this program is $2,200.00 US funds
Each guest will be required to make a $500.00 USD payment to secure their position on this trip. If a guest cancels, your money is 100% refunded if we find another guest.
Fee includes pick up and drop off at the airport, all accommodations, food,
ground travel, park fees, local taxes, and instructional services from me!
(Early booking discounts are available, please email me for info.)
There is a maximum of 3 people for this tour
There is a $300.00 USD supplemental for single guests in one room.
Air fare, airport fees, tips, and extra personal expenses are not included.
To review the itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival
Day 2 - La Paz
Day 3 - Providencia
Day 4 - Providencia
Day 5 - Providencia
Day 6 - Providencia
Day 7 - San Jose
Day 8 - Return to Airport
Day 1 - Arrival
Day 2 - La Paz
Day 3 - Providencia
Day 4 - Providencia
Day 5 - Providencia
Day 6 - Providencia
Day 7 - San Jose
Day 8 - Return to Airport
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2 comments:
Excellent Pictures !!! Nothing more I can say.
Very nice photos! I like the frog. Makes you wonder if its a real live frog or a plastic one.
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