It's a start...

I have high hopes for this website as a place to share my photographs, stories and offer my services in photography and photographic education.

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The site will start out as a way for me to share my thoughts, images and experiences from my upcoming trip to South America beginning late June, 2026.

Journey

Moments Captured in Ecuador

Ecuador is a highly diverse South American nation named after the Equator, which slices directly through it. Ecuador has "four worlds in one". It boasts the Amazon rainforest, Andean highlands, Pacific coast, and the Galápagos Islands. The city of Quito is the world's highest official capital city at 2,850 meters above sea level.
In comparison, Denver is 1600 metres above sea level.
It pays to take it easy upon arrival.

La Lomita Retreat

La Lomita Retreat is a beautiful property tucked in the Andean Cloud Forest of Mindo, Ecuador. It is owned by an old friend of mine named Kelly Sue. Here are some photos I have taken on the property.

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Photos at La Lomita

Backyard Bird images

Mariposario Mindo

Mariposa is the Spanish word for butterfly. There are so many mariposas to randomly encounter here in Mindo. I decided to set up my macro gear and have a day of it. The local butterfly garden offered an opportunity to photograph many of the colourful, beautiful creatures.

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So I wanted this to be a blog style start to the website that was not too verbose. I owe it to you all
to share a bit about my past several days. What started as a little sniffle quickly turned into full blown
lung infection that had me burning then shivering and aching all over. That's right, welcome to the jungle! I got a lift to the nearest doctor who works 1/2 hour away. Chest x-rays, examination and a broad spectrum antibiotic injection in the rump at the whopping cost of $40. Good news was no pneumonia the bad news the infection pretty advanced. They gave me a heap of meds including more antibiotics and they are working so I am feeling half human again. So I am still staying around the property and not venturing too far. Here are some images from La Lomita grounds

Backyard Night Time Adventure

There is so much to explore in this biodiverse region. Mindo has 400 species of orchids and numerous bromeliads, which act as micro-habitats for insects and amphibians. I decided to have a look at what the night shift has to offer.
Today's post is only a sampling of what is out there. I am still not at 100% strength so it is important that I go easy and continue to only shoot on La Lomita's property. I spoke with another local property owner and he says he knows where to find the elusive (to me anyway) glass frogs. I will meet up with him soon for another night time adventure when I am closer to full strength.
Remember that you can click on the photographs to get a larger view of them.
Enjoy :-)

This is an Akari Toucan. It is the first that I have seen on this trip and the photo was taken in very low light. I hope for better shots of these magnificent creatures as time goes on. I am so excited to have an image of one.

Hummingbird Colours

Hummingbird colours are primarily created by iridescence, not true pigments. What makes their feathers so uniquely dazzling is not the colour of the feather itself, but how its microscopic structure interacts with light.
The two pictures below are of the same Hummingbird from two slightly different angles. They demonstrate how it is the actual light reflectivity that creates the beautiful colours.

This curious little mammal below is locally called the watusa. It is also know as the agouti. They are responsible for planting rainforest seeds as a result of their herbivore diet. They are much loved by people for different reasons.
Some think they are cute, some appreciate their contribution to forestation and others, well... It is a good source of protein. Sorry folks

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