Charlie’s Wildlife Photography

27/04/2026

The most amazing animal encounter I have ever experienced …
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A group of white faced capuchins and spider monkeys were interacting, grooming and seemingly living in harmony.
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Then I saw this very strange exchange where one of the capuchins had its hand on top of the completely still spider monkey, head bowed.
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These species rarely tolerate each other, let alone share the same branch. Seeing them connect like this, calmly and without tension, felt like I was seeing a secret side of the rainforest.
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These moments are once in a lifetime and the sense of wonder and achievement you feel when you get a shot like this is second to none. Out in the wild not waiting by a feeder for “that perfect shot” along side 10 other photographers. Just really capturing real incredible moments as they unfold… This is wildlife photography ❤️
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If you want a real wildlife photography experience in Costa Rica the link to my workshops is below…
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https://www.charlieswildlifephotography.com/costa-rica-workshops

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26/04/2026

One of the world’s weirdest birds…
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The Boat-billed Heron, this species is pretty hard to spot in the wild and especially hard to get a clear photo without a stick in front of its face.
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Luckily I have a reliable place to see them here in the Osa peninsula and got really lucky that this guy flew out into the open. Me and some of my guests on the most recent Costa Rifa workshop got some amazing shots of this weird looking creature.
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Also the sound they make is really weird especially when you hear it at night.
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There are still a few spots open for the end of 2026/ start of 2027 workshops if you would like to see these guys in the wild.
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Link Below for details…

https://www.charlieswildlifephotography.com/costa-rica-workshops

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26/04/2026

One of the world’s weirdest birds…
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The Boat-billed Heron, this species is pretty hard to spot in the wild and especially hard to get a clear photo without a stick in front of its face.
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Luckily I have a reliable place to see them here in the Osa peninsula and got really lucky that this guy flew out into the open. Me and some of my guests on the most recent Costa Rifa workshop got some amazing shots of this weird looking creature.
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Also the sound they make is really weird especially when you hear it at night.
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There are still a few spots open for the end of 2026/ start of 2027 workshops if you would like to see these guys in the wild.
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Link below for details…

https://www.charlieswildlifephotography.com/costa-rica-workshops
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24/04/2026

Most people never see this in the wild…
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This is the Fiery-billed Aracari, we found a nest during recent workshop in Costa Rica and all got some great shots. I never get bored of seeing these incredible birds, their colours in real life are even more vibrant than in photos.
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If you would like the opportunity to photograph one of these birds in the wild we still have a spots available for late 2026/ early 2027.
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Comment aracari if you would like to get a shot of one of these guys 🙂
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Gear Used: Sony a1ii, Sony 300 2.8, x2 Extender
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23/04/2026

A beautiful moment…
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The spider monkey is one of the 4 species of monkeys found here in the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica and my personal favourite to photograph.
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They seem to have a deeper emotional intelligence than the other species and the way they swing through the rainforest is just magical to watch.
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This was taken on the way back from one of our safari days in a recent Costa Rica workshop.
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Dates are open for 2027 if you are interested click the link in my bio.
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20/04/2026

Kingfisher Killing…
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We saw this green kingfisher in the last few minutes of our river cruise during one of my recent Costa Rica workshops.
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We missed the hunt sat and watched as it smashed its prey against the tree before swallowing it whole and flying off.
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12/04/2026

We saw a Yellow-throated toucan bathing in the base of a tree and waited, shoulders burning for flight…
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The water splashing as it took off made for some pretty cool images.
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Loving my new camera set up… anyone that says your gear doesn’t matter is lying 😅 at least when it comes to wildlife photography.
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This shot was taken during the first Costa Rica workshop of 2026 which just ended and went amazingly.
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5 more to go for the first workshops of the year 🙂
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10/01/2026

ARE YOU WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER?

Galapagos on your bucket list?

Take a look at our workshop it may be the right fit for you.

Designed for wildlife photographers who want more than just a trip they want extraordinary images and unforgettable experiences.

📍 Galápagos Islands
📅 August 2026

https://www.charlieswildlifephotography.com/galapagos

30/12/2025

Here are two photos of Galapagos giant tortoises. I almost never do photos in B+W but for these guys it seemed to work.

I took this shot during my Galapagos wildlife photography workshop this year using a Sony a7iii & Tamron 28-75mm.

30/12/2025

Hi! I’m Charlie 👋

I’m a wildlife photographer passionate about photographing animals in their natural environment and sharing those moments through photography.

I also lead wildlife photography workshops in incredible destinations like Galápagos, Costa Rica, Colombia and Brazil designed for photographers who want to improve their skills while experiencing amazing wildlife encounters.

You’ll find my work, upcoming workshops, and full details here:
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Join one of my Costa Rica wildlife photography workshops in 2026. Learn new skills, stay in a private house surrounded by wildlife and master the art of photo editing.