Photo Journal (Vincent Mistretta)

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The Eyes Have It
November 24, 2025  |  Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

Our goal last week was to find Wolves. We did indeed find them and had the chance to watch them hunt on two occasions. The only problem was they were far away. 1-1.5 miles to be exact. That led us to look for other subjects to photograph...

Costa Rican Jewel: A Tiny Pollinator in Action!
May 24, 2025  |  Costa Rica

During my recent trip to the vibrant rainforests of Costa Rica, I had an incredible encounter with one of nature's most dazzling gems: the Green Thorntail Hummingbird. This tiny, iridescent marvel was zipping through a sun-dappled clearing, utterly captivated by a patch of brilliant purple porter weed flowers...

Costa Rica's Crown Jewel: The Black-Crested Coquette
May 8, 2025  |  Rancho Naturalista, Costa Rica
Costa Rica's Crown Jewel: The Black-Crested Coquette

Imagine a creature so small it looks like a feathered jewel, adorned with a punk-rock crest. Welcome to the world of the Black-Crested Coquette, one of Costa Rica's most dazzling hummingbird residents!

Isn't it incredible how much beauty can fit into such a tiny package?

Nosy Bear
May 27, 2024  |  Kodiak, Alaska

After a nap on the salt marsh this female decided she would come investigate what our photography group was looking out!