Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica

This barge is a permanent structure on the black sand beach in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca Costa Rica. On a summer Sunday afternoon is the best time to catch kids jumping off and hiding underneath the barge. Their laughs are infectious and even a bit spooky as you sit on the beach and hear the echoed laughter of unseen children. We highly recommend traveling to the Caribbean beaches of Costa Rica. It's good, it's cheap and it's inspiring for a photographer.

Jumping spider

This tiny little guy is much cuter under the microscope.

Crimson Collared Tanager

You can wiki this bird for information if you want. I just like looking at its pretty picture. Photo tip: remember that the only thing better than X-rite color checker is a tripod.