Bamboo Flute and Cymbals

Last week I got a chance to photograph a Deva Premal and Miten concert in town. I think the spirituality of their new age music has a lot to do with their flutist, Manose. This is my favorite shot of the night. You can read the event coverage here.

Teen Mom

I am about to turn 27 in a few months. I have never gotten pregnant and I am not planning to for a while. While I am getting closer to age 30 turn point, I don't think I am ready to be a mom, yet.

I met the young lady in this photo, while I was working on an article on sexual education for our April issue. Inevitably, the article leaned towards teen pregnancy, since they are the ones who get affected most directly from the lack of sexual education.

This young lady is 15. She is a mother to a 4 months-old baby boy. (For the safety of my subject, her name or face can't be explicit)

St. Patty's Day

I shot this photo a few weeks ago at a St. Patrick's Day party. I love the big smiles that these ladies have. Rest of my shoot can be viewed on my paper's site.

Music and Religion

Music, itself, appears to me as a religious practice. A musician and his/her instrument has a holistic tie. Beyond that, this young symphony orchestra has a more literal religious connection with their practice, as they got together to pray before the concert or with a Jesus image they can have on one of the instruments. To learn more about the orchestra, please read the related article on Voice of Nosara.

Crystal orbs and gravity

Alto saxophonist Beta from the band, Sonambulo, started their concert with a show of crystal orbs that made one question the gravity. The concert took place at Tierra Magnifica, Nosara, CR on March 19, 2010 as a part of Caricaco Music Festival.

Caricaco Music Festival in Nosara

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Stella Artois vs. Costa Rica's Craft Brewing Company

Although I don't know much about how to brew beer, I am a big fan of beer. Sometime during my stay in Costa Rica, I am hoping to make a visit to San Jóse and photograph the brewing process at Costa Rica's Craft Brewing Company. Maybe this way I will learn some about the production of this lovely drink, too.

Art that illuminates

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Laura Cano Sepúlveda

Laura Cano Sepúlveda, 22, is from Colombia. She has been living in Nosara, CR for 3 months. Besides dancing with Cadenos De Fuego for 5 years, she also designs and sells jewellery.

skateboard

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