Costa Rica Wildlife Shoot - Coribici River

Incredible captures! That first croc shot just JUMPS out at you!

Where else did you guys go? Costa Rica is awesome!

Yeah we did the white water last year and our 8 year old son (9 now) fell out! This was a raft only and we did hit some minor white rushing water but that's all.

We did stop at Safari Mia which is an African safari. Not exactly an exhibit of animals indiginous to Costa Rica, but when I get home maybe I'll post some of those shots. An ostrich tried to eat my lens on that one. Shoulda gone wide there with the beautiful landscapes and animals so I was not geared up to my liking. Got some interesting shots nonetheless.

fantastic photos.
I am going in February.Can I ask if you had any problems with condensation in your camera and if so how did you deal with it.I am worried after a trip to a butterfly house at the zoo.

Fantashic shots, all of them are really nice... love the eye shot too, amazing photo!

Thanks folks.

As for condensation, I have not had an issue on this trip. But two years ago in Florida last year, I did have an issue and I used very large ziplock bags with reusable silica canisters I purchased from BH Photo when I went to Costa Rica last year because of this very concern. Those worked very well and I had no issues last year, but honestly, were a pain in the rear to deal with. I was too lazy to keep using the bags and silica. This year, I abandonded that effort and I never had a problem anyway.

interesting shots. i am headed there in july on a reptile specific trip.

Did you use the better beamer with the flash?

The Alligator shot is my favorite

Looks like a wonderful trip!! Certainly have some excellent shots - that one of the croc is just awesome!!!

Methodical wrote in post #9299164
Did you use the better beamer with the flash?

The Alligator shot is my favorite

No, did not use better beamer. just the 580 and no diffuser actually.

Nice photos! We just got back from Costa Rica too! Granted I didnt take a 300mm lens with.. 70-200 though!

Thanks for posting your shooting info...it's always interesting to know how folks obtain their images. Great work by the way. I love the Iguana's colours.

great shots , im one the fence about ordering this lens 300mm
these shots sure are convincing me to get it
thanks

Wow, these are some crazy pictures

Totally Awesome Shots!
I would also be totally worried about dropping that setup into the river, but it was totally worth it!

Thanks everyone!