Red Eyed Frog

This is the famous red-eyed tree frog. Last time I visited the Monteverde Rainforest in Costa Rica I got to hold one of these creatures in my hand at a place called "The Frog Pond",which is basically a frog zoo. At that time fell in love with all frogs, especially this one and the granular glass frog. Aug '06

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I submitted this photo to the JPG Magazine. You can't actually vote for this one yet but you can vote for these other two for Issue 8. If chosen my photos could get printed in this magazine created for non-professional photographers. Take a look...

Theme: Tourist

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Theme: Embrace the Blur

Hazel Complot

Here's 5 year old Hazel planning her tactic to get some star fruits, carambolas, down from the tree. They pretended that it was their business to sell these fruits. I bought two. Aug '06

Flashing Before My Eyes

This is something that Maja and I discovered during our trip: taking a photo with flash and a long exposure. We were playing with it at sunset on the hills of the Monteverde Rainforest in Costa Rica. Aug '06

Rio Chiquito

Along the road that goes from the Monteverde Rainforest to the Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica. Aug. '06

The S Line

One of the many kitties, though perhaps my favourite one, in Tortuguero, Costa Rica. She was always hanging about the mini-convenience store by our hostel. We think she was pregnant. Aug. '06

Afternoon Nap

One of the many dogs in the town of Tortuguero, Costa Rica. I have never seen so many stray dogs and cats in one place, especially in a town of only 1000 people.

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The World Press Photo Exhibition is here in Toronto at the BCE Place until tomorrow at 6pm. I went yesterday and the images are incredible. It's a way to get a visual snap shot of last year's both amazing and horrifying events through the eyes of very talented and brave press photographers.

Downward Stairs

The main stairwell that welcomed us every morning at the National Ballet School of Cuba in Havana. Built out of marble and beautifully decorated this has got to be the most precious place where I've ever taken ballet class. April '06

Pearl Earing

This is Paulina, a student at my aunt's ballet school during the two week course at the National Ballet School of Cuba in Havana. She is about 13 years old. April '06

A Fish Called Stella

Maja with the soon to be the ex-Stella fish, Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. Aug '06

Cotton Candy Land

Julia with her 50's look at the summer fair in Toronto. Aug '06

On My Break

Workers on the main street of the tiny Guatemalan town of Panajachel, right by Lake Atitlan. July '06

Where did she go?

My big sister Amanda in her backyard. Well not really, but she does live minutes away from the beach in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. Aug '06

Near Flight

Humans in the search for the sky at the CNE this past summer. Aug '06

Volcano's Pet

During our Pacaya Volcano climb in Guatemala, Maja and I found this lady bug. It was a very strange place to find such creature since it was really high up and cold. I guess she likes to brag about her house next to the lava. July '06

Lake Atitlan

The magnificent Lake Atitlan, in the mountains of Guatemala. The lake is surrounded by three massive volcanoes and lots of small Mayan towns. By the lake shore there are tons of these types of rickety docks. The area has a very peaceful energy and breathtaking scenery. July '06

Candelaria II

Cadelaria and her heavy basket of corn. I didn't realize how much weight Guatemalan women carry on their heads until I saw her struggle with getting the basket back up. July '06

Candelaria I

This is Candelaria, we met her in Panajachel, a little town on the shores of Lake Atitlan, Guatemala. She was selling corn, they put lemon and salt on it. Although she looks much older, she is my mother's age: 53. When people have had a hard life, it shows on their faces and bodies. July '06

Poor Man's Worship

In Xalapa, we went for a walk through the country side close to the house of my little sister's best friend: Megan. There I saw this miniature church, poor and old, but nevertheless charming. June '06

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I just learned how to use the Selective Colour application on Photoshop thanks to Kris. I love photographs with blue grey skies.

My First Communion

A typical scene at the foot of Mexico's most important religious spot: The Basilica of Guadalupe. During my short visit there I saw at least 10 young girls, all dressed in white, ready to have their first communion. Not being religious my self it is very interesting to see all of these rites from an anthropological point of view. June '06

Bloemetjes

Little flowers in the garden of the Tepoztlan hotel. June '06

Feliz Cumpleaños Pap! Te quiero muchisimo. Ea