Recent Work

Lake McArthur Autumn

Lake McArthur is located in Yoho National Park, British Columbia, Canada. This is one of the many fascinating lakes around Lake O'Hara. Its strong and deep blue color is amazing. The landscape makes you feel like you are in paradise; surrounded by mountains, trees, wildflowers and marmots!

Pika

My wife and I were hiking the Kokanee Glacier trail in British Columbia, Canada, when we heard some Pikas! They live at high altitudes on the rockies, under rocks formations and it's hard to see them because of how well their fur blends with the rocks. However, it is easy to hear their loud high-pitched call.

Rufous-tailed Hummingbird

While I was photographing other larger birds, this little Rufous-tailed Hummingbird kept coming back to the same spot. I was able to capture this moment while it was stretching, showing its iridescent green throat feathers and its rufous tail. Sarapiqui, Costa Rica.

Great Kiskadee Crown

Great Kiskadees are common in Costa Rica, they are called "Pecho Amarillo" which translates to "Yellow Chest" because of their front yellow feathers. It is not often that you can see their amazing yellow crown. I wanted to compose an image where you can see the crown from the front and from the back. The image on the left shows the bird under the rain exposing the crown to clean it; the image on the right shows a moment where the bird was exposing it to scare other birds. I was lucky to capture both moments in Sarapiquí, Costa Rica.

Brown-hooded Parrot Eating Plantain

A Brown-hooded Parrot eating plantain in Boca Tapada, San Carlos, Costa Rica

Cloud Forest Glow

It was raining on and off during the afternoon of this incredible sunset at the Costa Rica Cloud Forest. Since the weather was changing so much, I was keeping an eye on the sunset because usually "bad" weather can transform into amazing pictures. Sure enough, the rain stopped and I couldn't believe what I saw from my cabin, it looked like the mountains were on fire. I ran to a viewpoint where I was able to witness this amazing sunset. The rain in the distance was reflecting the orange warm light from the sun, creating this wonderful glow that lasted less than three minutes. A big part of Nature Photography is being at the right place at the right time.

Red-headed Barbet

Red-headed Barbets are small birds that measure around 6 inches or 15cm. You can find many nice birds in Costa Rica, making it diffcult to have a favorite one. However this little bird is easily on my top 3 favorite birds. I love that it's small, it looks mad and it is so colorful. The contrast of red, black, white, yellow, orange and greeen on the male make it look unreal. A very cute bird that I'm glad to have in my portfolio. Cinchona, Costa Rica.

Yellow-throated Toucan

The Yellow-throated Toucan is the largest toucan species in Costa Rica. This bird used to be called "Black-mandidbled Toucan". Very easy to distinguish from Keel-billed Toucan by its yellow and brown bill. For this image the Toucan was perching under the rain, very peacefully, almost like enjoying a shower. The effect of the rain on the background and the wet feathers of the Toucan give this image some sort of nostalgic feeling that I like. Boca Tapada, Costa Rica.

Ornate Hawk-Eagle

One of the three Hawk-Eagle species found in Costa Rica. This Ornate Hawk-Eagle was hunting, waiting for a prey to show up and then dove into the forest trying to capture something. I was delighted with this amazing bird for half an hour, it wasn't easy to follow but when it perched looking for a prey I took advantage of the opportunity to capture some great images and video. The intense look on its eyes and the size of the talons are the main things I like from this image. Boca Tapada, Costa Rica.

Scarlet Macaw

Scarlet Macaw is the biggest parrot you can find in Costa Rica. The average size is 35 inches or 89cm. One of the most colorful and striking birds I have seen. Easy to distinguish from far away thanks to its bright red, yellow and blue feathers. A master piece of Mother Nature. I was lucky to find a group of these parrots in a low Almendro Tree. They were quite busy feeding, giving me the chance to capture both still images and video. Sarapiquí, Costa Rica.

Black-crested Coquette

Black-crested Coquette hummingbirds have a unique characteristic, long black crest feathers. Photographing hummingbirds is very challenging, specially on flight. They are extremely fast and rarely stay in the same place. For this one I waited patiently until I got a good shot while it was feeding from a flower. Sarapiquí, Costa Rica.

Keel-billed Toucan

Keel-billed toucans are one of the most striking birds you can see in Costa Rica. The multicolored bill is so unique that it is easy to understand why many people travel looking for this species. The contrast of green, yellow, orange, blue and red colors on its bill is wonderful. The yellow feathers on its throat and chest have an outer red ring that separates them from the black feathers on the rest of its body. On top of all these, its feet are blue! A magnificent bird that will always be a great subject to photograph. This image was taken in Sarapiquí, Costa Rica.

King Vulture

Getting close up to a King Vulture is hard since usually they perch on the top of tall trees. They are easily distinguished from other vultures thanks to its black and white plumage pattern. This image of an adult King Vulture was taken from a blind in Boca Tapada, San Carlos, Costa Rica. It was a neat and intense experience since I had to stay absolutely quiet while close enough to appreciate and photograph this huge bird. I would say this bird is both beautiful and strange looking. The pale iris makes a magnificent contrast with the red eye ring and the orange and red colors you can see on its neck, throat and bill.

Resplendent Quetzal

I lived in Costa Rica for 32 years of my life and never saw a Quetzal because I never went looking for one. After moving to Canada and starting with photography, I realized how I missed many amazing opportunities and experiences because you take things for granted. This is my first official Resplendent Quetzal image taken in San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica. This male was feeding and perching on an "aguacatillo" tree which is a a fruit of the avocado family. Males have four extended uppertail coverts up to 76cm long. In this image its tail was hiding behind some branches so I decided to compose focusing on its amazing red and green feathers that cover its body. Don't take things for granted and go enjoy the things that surround you wherever you live.

Song Sparrow

Sparrows are small birds with a conical bill. Being able to identify them is a skill you develop with practice. They may look very similar to the inexperienced birder, however they each have distinct characteristics. Song Sparrows are usually found near water and in open bushy areas. I captured this image of a Song Sparrow (Melospiza Melodia) during a spring morning, while I was walking next to a river. I could hear its beautiful song and eventually saw it hopping between branches. I decided to sit down and quietly setup my camera, letting the bird get used to me. I spent probably 15 minutes with this little guy while it was singing its heart out. It was a magnificent private performance! Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Great Horned Owl

It is always exciting when you are out in the field looking for wildlife and then you find a fascinating animal like an owl. Great Horned Owls have excellent camouflage, making them very hard to find. They are nocturnal which also complicates seeing them during the day when they are inactive. Their intense look with their yellow eyes is something that captivates you.