Costa Rica

In January 2015, two intrepid young graduates of Northwest Passage embarked on a mission to photograph neotropical migratory birds at Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula. These photographs represent far more than just the birds’ triumph of strength and resilience through a profound challenging journey, they also celebrate the young photographers' journeys of self-love and acceptance.

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"Fer de Lance Viper" by Renny, 19 | Costa Rica

The fer de lance is the most deadly snake in Costa Rica. We stumbled across several since their favorite resting spot seems to be in the middle of walking trails.

About Renny: "My name is Renny. I am from Colby, WI. Birds that fly all the way from Wisconsin down to Costa Rica face extreme challenges and in my life, I feel like I can relate because I face those challenges as well. Northwest Passage helped me realize that everything can always be better. I have all these opportunities and ways to fix myself so deep down I feel really happy. One of my favorite quotes is, “You need to love yourself before you can love someone.” My journey, my challenge, is for self-acceptance and being able to accept myself fully is a lifelong goal."

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