In March we took our most recent of many trips to the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica. Beaches, mangroves and tropical dry forests on the peninsula, and waterfalls, rivers and hot springs in Rincón de la Vieja National Park. Howler monkeys, crocodiles, iguanas, sea turtles, and tropical birds everywhere. Wasn’t surprised to see Costa Rica ranked 6th in the 2025 World Happiness Report. The positive vibes, beauty and “pura vida” spirit keeps drawing us back.

Every so often a shot will capture the essence of our family in ways that only become apparent to me later. Claire, as usual, has underdressed for the hike and borrowed my coat. Cody delights in having once again exploited his wearied mother’s affection for a back-breaking piggyback ride. And a playfully resentful Calvin lurks behind, mischievously tugging away at his brother’s ankle. I suspect we’ll see the same dynamics ten years from now. Capturing moments like this reminds me why I take photographs.

President’s Day trip to Scottsdale, an annual tradition since 2002 or so. Never complete without a few hours of shooting and wisdom from my photography guru, Tony Roberts.