Category: Digital photography
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Pinnipeds
Aren’t they cute these pinnipeds?
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The world’s coldest surf photographer
Chris Burkard is totally out of his mind, and he’s a surf photographer who decided to explore the world’s coldest waves. He brought back images, videos and a TEDtalk presentation which are really exceptionnal:
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Costa Rica: Hummingbirds in flight 3/3
Scaly-breasted Hummingbird (Phaeochroa cuvierii, Colibri de Cuvier). Costa Rica, 2015.
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Costa Rica: Hummingbirds in flight 2/3
For this hummingbird, the identification is more difficult. Even its name (Stripe-throated Hermit) does not seem very apparent on the photos. But it’s even worse when you see this little hummingbird in flight and not simply on a computer screen. Stripe-throated Hermit (Phaethornis striigularis, Ermite à gorge rayée). Costa Rica, 2015.
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Costa Rica: Hummingbirds in flight 1/3
You should have no difficulty recognizing this bird from its name: Rufous-tailed Hummingbird. Rufous-tailed Hummingbird (Amazilia tzacatl, Ariane à ventre gris). Costa Rica, 2015.
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Basiliscus plumifrons
This relatively large lizard is also known as Jesus Christ lizard for its spectacular aptitude to walk on water (or more precisely to run on the surface of water). Its colors (mostly light green with touches of turquoise) are quite astonishing as soon as you put it in bright light. Basiliscus plumifrons. Costa Rica, 2015.
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Basiliscus basiliscus
Basiliscus basiliscus. Costa Rica, 2015.
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Green heron
Green heron (Butorides virescens, Héron vert). Costa Rica, 2015.
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Pale-billed woodpecker
Pale-billed Woodpecker (Campephilus guatemalensis, Pic à bec clair). Costa Rica, 2015.