I spent several hours photographing a troop of white-faced Capuchin monkeys and have dozens of great images capturing their very human like behaviors. The alpha male kept a watchful eye over his family and defended it against other monkeys. The mother tended to her baby and was constantly on the lookout for food. The teenagers scampered through the trees, jumping on and wrestling with each other with little apparent regard for their own safety. Hmmm, sounds a little like the Calabria clan.
Jeanine captures me photographing the wildlife. I used only this tiny tripod and a small point and shoot style camera for the entire vacation. I debated bringing my higher end gear but favored mobility over image quality. It was a difficult choice but ensured that the camera went everywhere I did.
Our guide is able to spot the smallest creatures at great distances. He sets up his spotting scope for the group to get a better look while I try and capture the same view on my camera. This remarkable grasshopper is no bigger than the end of your thumb.
Despite its small size, Quepos is alive with activity both day and night. While Manuel Antonio does not really have a center and caters almost exclusively to tourists, Quepos is more typically Costa Rican with a primarily local population and business orientation. This is where we did most of our grocery and gift shopping.
Everyone was thrilled (not) when I suggested a family portrait. Tough to get a great image with just one try but I am still happy that we got this shot.
