Tag: Trip Planning

Oct 08
Savegre Lodge for Photographers: A Practical Guide

Featured photo: Savegre Lodge official garden photograph. Reproduced with permission. Resized; thumbnails may be cropped. Savegre Lodge is a mountain hotel with a forest reserve in San Gerardo de Dota. For photographers, its useful role is as a base in the Savegre Valley: you can plan cloud-forest outings and return to your accommodation between sessions. […]

Oct 08
Costa Rica Photography Destinations: A Guide to Regions and Areas

Featured photo: Arenal Volcano and Lake Arenal panorama by Kamran Saraf, CC BY 3.0. Resized; thumbnails may be cropped. Costa Rica photography destinations range from cool mountain forests to lowland rainforest, wetlands and dry Pacific landscapes. Choose a route by the subjects and conditions you want to work with, then leave time to revisit places. […]

Oct 08
Hotels and Lodges in Costa Rica for Photographers

Featured photo: Monteverde cloud forest habitat by Ron Knight (sussexbirder), CC BY 2.0. Resized; thumbnails may be cropped. Choosing hotels and lodges for a photography trip to Costa Rica starts with location and the time you want to spend in the field. A comfortable room matters, but so do access to habitat, guiding arrangements, meal […]

Oct 08
How to Plan a Photography Trip to Costa Rica

Featured photo: Arenal Volcano and Lake Arenal panorama by Kamran Saraf, CC BY 3.0. Resized; thumbnails may be cropped. Planning a photography trip to Costa Rica starts with the images you want to work toward. Your route, stays and transport should make room for observation, changing weather and repeat visits. A busy sightseeing itinerary can […]

Oct 08
How to Choose Photography-Friendly Lodges in Costa Rica

Featured photo: Monteverde cloud forest habitat by Ron Knight (sussexbirder), CC BY 2.0. Resized; thumbnails may be cropped. A photography-friendly lodge should support the way you want to work. A beautiful room or a long wildlife list is only part of the decision. Location, access, breakfast timing, guiding and space to manage equipment can determine […]