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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"Iguana" by Renny, 19 | Costa Rica

This big fella was sunning himself on a tree overhanging a river. He allowed us to get right next to him in our boat and never seemed to be bothered.

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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