If you’re looking for amazingly gorgeous white tiger posters then please see the collection below from AllPosters.com.

They are truly stunning creatures…

A rare Galapagos penguin on Bartolome Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador.

[Photography by Corinne]

There are many ways to see Costa Rica, but when you take an eco tour you’re not just seeing, you are truly experiencing the land, the sea, the jungle, the wildlife, the history, the culture of this amazing place.

If you choose the right company to take you on your Costa Rica eco tour, you’ll be able to tread lightly on the magnificent ecosystem by traveling in an environmentally friendly way while directly giving back to the local communities that you visit.

It’s truly a win-win situation for everyone and that is what sustainable tourism is all about.

And yes you can have an incredible trip on any budget. Whether you have just a few hundred dollars or a few thousand to spend on your getaway, you can find the tour that suites your desires.

We are proud to recommend G.A.P. Adventures/Discovery Adventures for all Costa Rica eco tours.  We highly recommend G.A.P. Adventures because:

- They are obsessively committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly tours
- They give back to the local communities that you visit on your vacation
- Their business profits fuel their nonprofit organization Planeterra
- They literally have tours to fit every budget from very inexpensive to superior luxury
- They have received numerous awards for excellence and are continuously improving their offerings

I was planning on including a comparison chart of all of G.A.P.’s Costa Rica tours but then I realized there’s just too many and I’ll be driven crazy trying to keep up with them when they add tours or change prices.

So instead I’m just going to suggest you visit their Costa Rica Travel and Destination guide.

You’ll find a list of all G.A.P. Adventures/Discovery Adventures tours to Costa Rica and you’ll be able to check out detailed itineraries, current prices, current availability, past traveler reviews, and then book online or by phone.

In closing I’d like to leave you with a list of recommended resources and also just wish you an amazing journey to Costa Rica.  When you return, please come back to this page and tell us about your trip!

Resources for Costa Rica Eco Tours:

G.A.P. Adventures/Discovery Adventures Costa Rica Travel and Destination Guide

1. Orange Cup Corals. Photography by John Anderson.

2. School of Sweetlips. Photography by Strmko.

3. Soft coral reef in Fiji. Photography by John Anderson.

4. Hawksbill turtle. Photography by Rainervon Brandis.

5. Stingray. Photography by Mark Aplet.

I’ve assembled some gorgeous photos for those of you looking for Maldives Holidays.

Enjoy…

1. Photography by nattu

2. Photography by shazwan

3. Photography by nattu

4. Photography by Travel+photo

5. Photography by muha

Maldives Holidays Resources:

Maldives Travel and Destination Guide from G.A.P. Adventures/Discovery Adventures (Our #1 recommended sustainable adventure tour operator)

1. Leopard

2. Hippo

3. Giraffe

4. Cape Buffalo

5. Elephants

6. Zebra

7. Baby Rhino

8. Lion and cubs

Sustainable travel resources:

South Africa travel guide from G.A.P. Adventures/Discovery Adventures

[Photography by John Morgan]

[Video Courtesy of Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine]

Of course for the seasoned photographer, natural light is no longer a hindrance. In fact, most photographers use light to create great effects and put color into an otherwise drab picture. Hence there are photos that play up the shadows or those that capture the different colors of the sky. This is especially true with landscape shots or those that capture flowers and other objects in the environment.

Light can have a lot of sources. In the morning, there is the sunlight while in the evening, there is the moonlight. There is also what photographers call the natural light, which is not as direct as the two previously mentioned. One can use any of these sources of light. The trick is to know how to use it by angling the camera and the subject to achieve the exposure that you want.

This is often done by studying the effect of the light and its corresponding shadows to your subject. For instance, if you want a more dramatic effect, some photographers will use shadows as their main light instead of the natural light.

There are four main directions that photographers must learn in order to take advantage of the light outside. Overhead light for instance has high contrast and harsh shadows. This is achieved when the light is directly above the subject like when it is noontime. Using lights at the front will result with a flat shot.

This is usually seen with shots that use flash in the camera. Often, pictures shot in this direction will lack depth and dimension. Light at the back, on the other hand, may require an additional fill or reflector at the back to bring out the color of the subject. Often, with a light at the back, the shadows may ruin the photo.

Shooting with the light at the side is perhaps the most recommended when it comes to the direction as this will bring out the texture and the shape of the subject that one is using. For instance, with a light on the side, there will be parts that will be highlighted and parts that are not.