Local PICC alumni from 2022 and 2023 and visiting youth from North and South America participated in 2 wonderful morning hikes with the DSLR cameras and long lenses through Canopy Venao‘s dense and biodiverse forest (with special access permission). We spent the mornings photographing the plants and animals in the forest and then the afternoons reviewing their images in the comfort of Wao Jungle Venao‘s patio. Both afternoons we had the endangered Azuero howler monkeys visit right next to our location, giving the students an opportunity to photograph this gorgeous animal and watch playing juveniles, feeding behaviors, and a mom with a tiny newborn. See if you can find the newborn in the images below!
In addition to the technical training, PICC’s focus is on being a respectful and considerate visitor to natural areas. We discuss Conservation PEARLS – the how to of Photography, using good Ethics, understanding Animal behavior and needs, showing Respect for the ecosystem and biodiversity, understanding and using Light, and Slowing down to truly See details.
Enjoy this selection of their photographs. We are so impressed with the way each of these students, aged 6 to 17, found unique perspectives and fascinating details to make truly original and meaningful images.
Please note that these images belong to the student who captured them, and cannot be copied or used without permission. Please write us at PICC to obtain permission.
Galia, Age 12, Panamá • Luna, Age 12, Panamá • Ana, Age 12, Guatemala • Aria, Age 9, Panamá • Micah, Age 10, USA • Solié, Age 12, Panamá • Noah G., Age 11, Panamá • Sol, Age 12, Panamá • Francesco, Age 7, Panamá • Cesar, Age 10, Panamá • Amelie, Age 8, USA • Desmond, Age 6, USA • Noah M., Age 9, USA
