Sometimes life surprises you with spectacular moments. Often these moments are a random chance of being in the right place at the right time. However, spending time in the Galápagos Islands increases your odds of capturing these life-changing events. As the panga driver slowed the engine, our group...
Finding one tiger to photograph in the Sal Forests of India is a great experience. Having two big male tigers walk out of the forest to join their sister at a small pool of water is heart stopping! We had this chance and many more last April on Gustafson Photo Safari’s 4th Quest for the Tiger...
You really can’t get up too early for wildlife photography. That golden hour, when buttery light bathes the veld and turns the grass to diamonds, is not to be missed. I was enchanted by this female waterbuck, her long hair backlit by the rising sun, and I composed as I shot, placing her off to the...
Monteverde is known for its cloud forests. We were there to study and explore, and for many students it was their first time abroad. This photo represents the feeling of going somewhere new while you let others take the lead. It was the first zip line and none of us had any idea what we would find...
Pristine environments - The Belize tourism board has coined Belize as “Mother nature’s best kept secret.” Being one of the last untouched destinations, half of Belize is covered by dense forest and 80% of its rainforest remains under government protection. Belize also has waterfalls, jungles,...
During my trip to Namibia, I was lucky enough to witness surreal landscapes and blazing sunsets over the skyscraping Sossusvlei dunes. With their smooth, curvy peaks, they towered over everything and it was such a humbling experience. One morning, we woke up early to go hot air ballooning to see...
Around 1500 B.C.E., the Maya established settlements in today’s Belize. In fact, the center of all Maya civilization was in Belize and is now a treasure trove of ancient Mayan temples, towns, and cities – all built without metal tools! The Maya were extremely innovative in their work, possessing...
When I was ten years old, my family and I embarked upon an incredible and unforgettable journey to the Galapagos Islands. I distinctly remember landing in the Quito, Ecuador airport and seeing young boys selling packets of gum to passing travelers. From Quito, we boarded a tiny plane, barely large...
Of all the natural wonders of Australia, only one can be seen from space. A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Great Barrier Reef stretches 2,300 kilometers along the coast of Queensland, curving around the northeast corner of the island-continent. Like many of the species calling Australia home, a...
This video shows you the highlights of an Artistic Adventure Tour to Costa Rica with artist Mindy Lighthipe.
This video of picturesque sunsets combined with shots of exciting adventure will make you want to start planning your next vacation to Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica. Thanks to Matt Harris for letting us share this awesome footage! Sunsets of Costa Rica from The Film Poets on Vimeo.
Unique sites are what make a good trip to the Galapagos a great one, and if you’re looking for unique, Post Office Bay is a must-see. Post Office Bay is located on Floreana Island in the Galapagos. It is known as the site of the first ever post office on this chain of islands. In 1793, a group of...