ken_vasey

<p>I just got back from CR, specifically Jaco Beach which is a great place to see Scarlet Macaws. I would take a 500mm lens as they are tough to get close to. Carara is a great place for just about everything. The rainy season is about to start so make sure you take something to protect your camera. Hope that helps.</p>

<p>I buy a lot of gear from Adorama if I can't find it I go to B&H you can't go wrong with either. You might want to check out Newegg.com I just purchased the Canon 70-200 IS 2.8 from them and they were $200.00 cheaper. Fast shipping and US warranty.</p>

<p>I did my apprenticeship with a well know female British wedding photgrapher and her solution was when people starting gathering around her to take pictures she would request that they take their pictures first and then finish setting up her shot. She would also remind the other budding photographers not to shoot as to spoil her exposure. And as someone else pointed out dispurse the group quickly once she had her shot. We used to get asked a lot to take pictures its always good to say yes. Most of the time the cameras are not pro ones anyway. Hope that helps. Ken</p>