I can't imagine a more imperfect day for ziplining. Cold, windy, rainy and cloudy. I guess that is why they call Montverde the Cloud Forest of Costa Rica. I nicknamed it Cold Forest. But when you are inside a cloud I guess it is to be expected. On the other hand, it was the perfect lighting for some surreal photos. I've always thought this photo series from my Costa Rica archives looked photoshopped. The bird looks placed on the branch. But it is real. It was right outside the Selvetura ziplining station.
The drive up....
Moths clung to the side of the building. They didn't want to get wet either. The variety there was stunning.
The drive down...
I'm ending this post with another wet jungle bird photo. This was not a good day for adventure. But these bird shots are some of my all time favorites.
P.S. I had 9 photos in this series that I named cloud 1-9 in my saved photos file. When I got to number 9 I thought what a perfect name for this post!
26 comments:
I love the moths. They're all gorgeous.
I like the title, very clever.. And the bird is a cutie! Love the variety of moths. Great shots! Thank you for linking up and sharing your critter post.. Have a happy weekend!
Sharon! I immediately fell in love with your drawings and photographs.
They are wonderful.
:)
Happy New Year !!!
Very nice! It is always a crapshoot when traveling but I am glad to see you made the best of it.
Fabulous photos! :) And they're real! Nature in all its gorgeousness.
Oh that sweet little birdie!!! He is so cute.
And those moths are gorgeous.
love
tweedles
Beautiful clicks Sharon, and the bird looks super cute :)
...and your photos put me on cloud 9 [point 1] What amazing images. So lush, so green.
And your photos of the sweet bird is awesome
Thanks for sharing the link this weekend at I'd Rather B Birdin'
Awesome pictures of the moths!
Pretty, pretty, pretty! You really are a wonderful photographer, either that or you've got an unnatural way with animals that make them pose for you. Thanks for sharing your adventures!
So wonderful. Costa Rica is on my bucket list. I hope I make it!
Wonderfully moody shots.
Gorgeous jungle photos and I loved the bird and the moth shots as well. You are right, they turned out great because of the cloud cover.
Happy New Year.
That bird is SOOOO cute and your shots of the Moths are great.
What a lovely post.
Beautiful series of images.
Especially the little bird is totally awesome.
The moths also captured perfectly.
Best regards, Irma
That is a wonderful photo of that sweet little bird.
Loved all those different moths.
Wishing you a Happy New Year.
Pretty sweet shots up there. I love the cloud forests. This one looks like a Yellowish Flycatcher....I think.
beautiful moths and sweet little dreamer-bird! :)
Not a day for adventure, you say??? When i visit your blogs - I find LOTS of adventure . . I just came from meows and brks and something - a collection of art that makes me hope with all my heart that my stories come somewhere close to the fun and excitement of your pictures . . then, i visit here - and find Moths so HUGE . . and cutie jungle birds . . Golly . . Adventure is EXACTLY what i find when i visit you - happy new year!!!
Nice shots. I did not realize all the wonderful patterns in nature.
What a great collection of moths!
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I have always loved your beautiful blog. You are very talented. I have started to blog again. I hope you will stop by.
All lovely, Sharon. But I especially love that wee yellow bundle of feathers. Happy New Year to you and yours. :)
I love ALL of these photos Sharon! The moths are crazy and beautiful looking.
Happy New Year!
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