COSTA RICA Wildlife Photography - The Things NOBODY Ever Told You!

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Costa Rica is well-known for great wildlife photography but there are LOTS of things nobody tells you about in order to prepare for a trip there. This video gives you all kinds of pointers, tips and advice for a Costa Rica trip to photograph wildlife.
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@StephenJStephen_Photography 3 ай бұрын

Don, thanks for the very good overview. I would like to suggest one more tip. The rain and high humidity can, on occasion, negatively impact camera or flash functioning especially if you move from a cool, air conditioned room to the steamy outdoors. I always bring a plastic bag full of desiccant packs. I can slip my flash, camera or lens into the bag for an hour or two to reduce any humidity that may cause operational problems.

@DonMammoserPhoto 3 ай бұрын

Hey, thanks for watching...and your tip is a great idea. Appreciate it.

@tomdoolin2415 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely brilliant video and photography production thanks for sharing your knowledge

@DonMammoserPhoto 2 ай бұрын

Hi Tom, Thanks so much for your comment and for watching my videos. I do appreciate it. Costa Rica is fantastic! Hope to see you someday.

@parenthecoltsenr 3 ай бұрын

Holy shit. You have opened my eyes and mind to the absolute wonder of Costa Rica and its birds

@DonMammoserPhoto 3 ай бұрын

Ha ha, yeah, this little Central American country is really, really great! Thanks for watching.

@andreaskentis565 3 ай бұрын

Must be amazing experience 🐦

@targentas3029 3 ай бұрын

Hello Don! Great job!

@DonMammoserPhoto 3 ай бұрын

Hi Targentas3029, Thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment.

@lorinook 3 ай бұрын

Hi I really enjoyed the video. I am planning a trip to CR but would like some advice on a good place to stay. Fancy is not important access to birds is. Can you recommend a place? I’m looking for a place to do day trips from or better yet just walk the resort area. Thanks

@DonMammoserPhoto 3 ай бұрын

Hi Lori, sure, just come on my tour and I'll take you to the best of the best lodges - all with TONS of birds. But I understand not everyone wants to do that. There are hundreds of amazing lodges in CR. I like the ones near Los Quetzales National Park (if looking for Quetzals) and I like the Cano Negro area and the Sarapiqui area too. Email me don@donmammoserphoto.com if you want to go on my tour or if you need more specifics. Thanks for watching my video.

@stanobert3475 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the great tips! Would my aps-c camera with a 70-300mm f/4-5.6 lens give me enough reach for birds? It is nice and compact.

@DonMammoserPhoto 2 ай бұрын

Hi, in some places that might be enough, but generally I think you'll do better with more zoom power. On your aps-c camera you could always rent a 100-400mm lens and then you'd be golden. You are smart to try and pack light though as this makes life easier. Thanks for watching.

@stanobert3475 2 ай бұрын

@@DonMammoserPhoto Thank you!