Nature's paradise
Subtitle: Costa Rica
By: text and photographs by Douglas Goodell, Marco Saborio ; foreword by Archie Carr III
Contributors: Saborio, Marco
Publisher: BRIO Press
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Minneapolis, MN
Language: eng
Number of pages: 187
ISBN-13: 9781937061814; 9780983813200
Subjects: Ecotourism; Pictorial works
Description: Nature's Paradise celebrates the boundless natural wonders of Costa Rica, spanning many different parts of the country in different seasons. This photo essay showcases the photographers favorite examples of flora, fauna, and special locations, and strives to highlight the variety of scenic viewing opportunities available to travelers. The majority of the photographs were taken in wild, natural settings; only select, rare subjects, such as the big cats, were photographed in captivity. Included are a few tips on photography, as well as information on where the subjects are located.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 182-183) and index.
Table of contents: title: Welcome to paradise --; title: Avian wonders --; title: Quetzals and macaws --; title: Amphibians and reptiles --; title: Mammals --; title: Insects and spiders --; title: Marine life --; title: Flora --; title: Special places.