Costa Rica

Digital Photography in Nature: Capturing the Best of Costa Rica

Program No. 15114RJ
Learn to get the most out of your digital camera as you join experts to practice exposure, composition and wildlife and landscape techniques in the colorful landscapes of Costa Rica.

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At a Glance

The rugged orange bloom of the Heliconia looks even more exotic as you zoom in for a shot in the Caribbean lowland rainforest. Accompanied by a naturalist photography instructor, learn to capture brilliant photographs in the dynamic Costa Rican environment. Lectures and field instruction help you to create digital images using professional techniques, while presentations and excursions introduce Costa Rica’s flora and fauna, as well as its human heritage.
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking up to 1.5 hours a day over uneven trails in hot and humid conditions. Elevations up to 11,000 feet.
Micro Group
Micro Group
These adventures feature our smallest group size, with 12 participants or fewer.

What You'll Learn

  • Capture images of Bromeliads, colorful birds, iconic tree frogs and more during daily photo sessions.
  • Learn how to manage light, exposure and composition, as well as macro, landscape and wildlife photography techniques.
  • Experiment with depth of field and polarizing filters to add atmosphere to your landscape shots at Cerro de la Muerte.

General Notes

Participants should have their own digital camera (preferably with multiple lenses or adapters), tripods, chargers and digital media storage devices.
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