AGEL WITH BICYCLE

Agel was very intrigued by my large camera. He was eager to pose for this photograph and, as you can tell, he took his job very seriously. His sober expression makes him seem so much older. Agel is also in the photo of the 4 boys posted earlier (scroll down). This is one of my favorite photographs that I made during my trip to Pavones.

BOB

This is a my brother's friend. He came along with us on our trip to Pavones. Bob is wearing his LP souvenir tank, and with his passport sticking out of his bag, you can tell he is getting ready for his return trip home.

Bob, Rueben (my brother), and Dane (sister-in-law) were leaving that morning. I stayed on for two more weeks.

This was the first portrait I made with my 4x5 camera while I was in Pavones. I had been shooting my digital SLR, a bit too timid to break out the "big boy" until this moment.

ANGELA IN THE GARDEN

This is a photograph of my sister, Angela. Her and her husband own and operate La Ponderosa Beach Resort in Pavones, Costa Rica. Here, Angela is pictured on one of the many pathways that weave through their 14 acres. This path goes along the northernmost edge of their property, from their front entry to the Villa.

In this portrait, I enjoy all of texture and the abundance of the ferns and palms, as well as the contrasting colors of Angela's clothing.

ALEX (the painter)

Alex was working on the mural that you see behind him. He paused for a moment to let me take his picture. The mural is on the side of Pavones' surfshop, owned by another Alex (see photo of "surfshop" Alex below).

Alex also paints on canvas and creates designs for tshirts and stickers. He also designed the current La Ponderosa tshirts, and some of his paintings hang in La Ponderosa's rooms.

Alex lives in Pavones year round.

AMADA

She works as a housekeeper and cook at Angela and Marshall's resort, La Ponderosa, in Pavones Costa Rica.

Amada was very patient with me. She later told Angela that she could feel a mosquito biting her on her leg, but she didn't want to move while I was setting things up for her portrait. Amada let the mosquito bite her.

JIMMY

He is a caretaker on some land that is owned by my sister and brother -in -law up in the mountains above Pavones, Costa Rica. Jimmy keeps the land maintained. It used to be a farm.

I love Jimmy's pose - it reflects his strength and a bit of swagger. With his right arm bent, and his left leg extended like a kickstand, Jimmy leans into the curve of the land and rests for a minute to pose for his portrait.

ANTONY, HAROLD, AGEL, Y HECTOR

Scanned some of my 4x5 film today. Here's one of my favorites. These boys are related to the people that run a great little Ceviche restaurant near Punta Banco. The restaurant is up on a slight little hill, across the road from the ocean, which allows for a soothing ocean breeze. Hence, the name of the restaurant is Brisas Del Mar. This photograph was taken behind the restaurant.

Angela with Heart in her Hands. Here's my second edition of Costa Rica photos. There's still more to come.

Blue: Golfo Dulce

Marshall.

Don Bio and Dona Lala. This couple lives temporarily on some property behind La Ponderosa. They are caretakers who watch the land as the house is being constructed.

This little dog would casually greet us every time we went to check our email. Angela and I would go here every few days. There isn't any internet access or phone lines across the river, but there are phone lines north of the river. Supposedly phone lines will be coming soon...

Horses wandering up Rio Claro.

Russi on Marshall's head.

Angela holding Russi. Russi is a kinkajou. She has a very strong tail and she is normally nocturnal, but her house was being cleaned. A gardener found Russi on the Ponderosa property when she was a tiny baby.

Squirrel Monkeys. They come through in a pack every day.

There are so many fantastic sunsets in Pavones. This is at La Ponderosa Beach.

Alex. Also known as "Surfshop Alex" because he is the owner of Pavones' surfshop and also to distinguish him from "Alex the painter." I'll have some photos of the Alex the painter as soon as I scan my 4x5 film.

Katie. She is a yoga instructor and massage therapist. I did some work for a Yoga DVD that she'll be selling soon. I also shot some 4x5 film of her, but haven't had a chance to scan those yet.

Loaiza Market in Ciudad Neilly

The Veggie Man and helpers. They deliver vegetables to everyone in town.

Surfers March to the point

Angela in Golden Light

Marshall with Sunset