I take a lot of pictures when we travel. A LOT of pictures. Probably approaching an annoying amount of pictures. But when I post them, I try to curate. I choose the top 10-15 photos that represent the day and edit them. Because no one wants to see 113 un-edited vacation photos. No one. After our trip, I put together my photo essays, which include additional curated photos.
Someone (I have no idea who) once said, “The best camera is the one you have with you.” The camera I have with me the most is my iPhone, which is absolutely not the best camera, but it is with me 99% of the time. And it does a damn fine job.
We do a massive amount of walking when we travel, and I’ve learned the hard way that carrying my “big” camera (Nikon D-800) is just too much (too heavy, too bulky, too hot, too everything), so it stays at home. Lately, I’ve been doing more and more street photography when we travel. But life happens pretty fast — carrying 10 pounds of camera gear in a backpack, stopping to get it out, and then set it up is an exercise in frustration. By that time I do all that, the shot I wanted is gone. I’m a pretty quick draw (and pretty stealthy) with my iPhone, though.
Other cameras I travel with: my Leica Q3 (fixed lens), and my Sony RX-10 (zoom). Carrying both of them is (again) too everything. So, I make a guess as to which one I will need for the day. And whichever way I guess, I usually need the other one. But I always have my iPhone.
Here is my photo essay (in no particular order) from Costa Rica:
I didn’t get to do much street photography on this trip. I was pretty singularly focused on critters.
Salud!
Beautiful photos! I know what you mean about not wanting to carry a camera. I have a Nikon d750 and I never take it anymore. I use my Google pixel Android phone. The other hassle when bringing a camera is making sure it doesn’t get too hot if you leave it in the car, etc.
Absolutely! Nothing beats the convenience of a phone camera. You give up a bit of quality, but most of the time, it works juuussst fine!
I love the smiling sloth! And the chicken and the toucan! All great photos. Off the subject. I’ll forgive you for the viognier, but please tell me you love Albariño!!!
I do love Albariño. IMO one of the best whites around.
I was afraid I’d have to stop following you…….. ❤️
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Love the pictures, especially the sloths. You were lucky to see it on bare branches. Most of the ones we saw were surrounded by leaves so never got a full view. Maggie
The best pics I got were taken from our Airbnb! I couldn’t believe it, either!!
Always, but always the monkeys and the toucans – and I thought my genie had already pinched the plate of tuna . . . but am not at all sure about that huge flying thingamajig on someone’s arm 🙁 !
Great photos! How about that bug? And then it spread wings!! 😱
So many beautiful photos. With its lush rainforests, jade green lakes and misty peaked mountains, Costa Rica is such a beautiful place worth visiting. Thanks for sharing, and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
Costa Rica is truly a beautiful place. I’m so glad I had the chance to go!
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Nice pictures, well not just nice. Good pictures
Thank you!! 😊
Great country to visit, need to get back there. Thanks for sharing..