Anita Elder
The Seattle Photography Committee started the Behind the Shot series last fall with a goal of inspiring others to go on their own photo adventure. These presentations will not only show you gorgeous photos, but will give you information about camera equipment and planning trips. Join us September 24 to explore Costa Rica, and save the date for other upcoming presentations.
Costa Rican Adventures
Sep 24, 2019 | 7pm
Costa Rica is known for is biodiversity and has some of the greatest numbers of birds and plants than anywhere in the world. It is a rugged, rainforested Central American country with coastlines on the Caribbean and Pacific.
Join Anita Elder (photography committee chair and leader) and Patti Polinsky (global adventures committee leader) as they share there tips and equipment recommendations while showing you gorgeous photos they took on their separate adventures. Anita and Patti hope is that they will inspire you to go on your own photo adventure in Costa Rica!
Areas Visited:
- Tortuguero National Park - a protected wilderness area on Costa Rica's northern Caribbean coast
- Arenal Hanging Bridges - part of the biological corridor that allows the flow of species that inhabit between the Guanacaste Volcanic Range and theTilarán Volcanic Range
- Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve - a private area for the conservation of wildlife
- San Jose - the capital of Costa Rica
Coming Up
birding in the cloud forest of western panama
Oct 23, 2019 | 7pm
Naturalist committee chair Thomas Bancroft will lead us through his 8-day trip into the remote Panama rainforest looking for birds, monkeys, exotic trees, and more. Join us for this exciting presentation featuring trip planning details, camera tips, bird audio, and plenty of colorful plumage.
They Said Get A Life: I Grabbed A Camera and Hit The Road
Feb 12, 2020 | 7PM
Join Matthew Romcevich on his year sabbatical taking photos across the world.
A Photographic Journey to the South Shetland Islands and Antarctic Peninsula
May 13, 2020 | 7pm
Join Lou MacMillan on his adventures in the bottom of the world.
