Dan Power Photography http://blog.danpowerphotography.com Inspired and creative Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:36:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Boquete :: Panama http://blog.danpowerphotography.com/2012/02/10/boquete-panama/ http://blog.danpowerphotography.com/2012/02/10/boquete-panama/#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:54:59 +0000 danpowerphotography http://blog.danpowerphotography.com/?p=2311 One of the best things about living in Costa Rica is having so many exotic places nearby to explore. Panama, for example, offers great opportunities for adventure.  Recently, I took a short trip over the border to visit the mountain town of Boquete, in the province of  Chiriqui.  This charming little town is located in a beautiful valley a short hop from Panama’s second largest city, David, and well worth the trip.  The area is famous for its close proximity to some amazing hiking trails, pristine waterfalls and the highest point in Panama, the dormant Volcano Baru.  I barely touched the surface of what the area has to offer, and I plan on returning soon as I really want to hike to the top of  Baru; the particular hike I had in mind begins at midnight, with your arrival at the top of the volcano timed perfectly with the rising sun.  Now that, my friends, is a reason to return!

 

 

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]]> http://blog.danpowerphotography.com/2012/01/27/katharinejohn-and-sophie/feed/ 0 Tunisia+Chad :: Hotel Villa Caletas Zepyhr Palace, Jaco, Costa Rica http://blog.danpowerphotography.com/2011/12/23/tunisiachad-hotel-villa-caletas-zepyhr-palace-jaco-costa-rica/ http://blog.danpowerphotography.com/2011/12/23/tunisiachad-hotel-villa-caletas-zepyhr-palace-jaco-costa-rica/#comments Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:19:37 +0000 danpowerphotography http://blog.danpowerphotography.com/?p=2273 Tunisia or Tuni (as she is affectionately called) and Chad’s wedding at Zephyr palace.  Here are a few of my favorite images from  pretty much a text book perfect wedding in the tropics.  Congratulations!

 

Another successful wedding planned by Larissa and her crew from Weddings Costa Rica with a beautiful cake made by Chelsea from Mariposa pastry in Quepos.

 

 

 

 

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Check out his link @  http://www.joecomfortphotography.com/

 

The Photobooth

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Elena and Eric were married on a beautiful white sand beach at Playa Cocles, Puerto Viejo.  The reception was held at the funky family run hotel La Costa de Papito.  It was a such a cool wedding, great adventurous people and one of the nicest couples ever…I really mean that!

Many thanks to Randy from Weddings Costa Rica for planning such a great wedding!

 

 

 

 

 

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I thought it would be fun to include a shot of yours truly enjoying the thrilling ride.

 

 

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I’ve posted a few of my favorites from the adventure, including a shot of yours truly taken by lil Na.  In the photo I am standing on the steps of a church in Bodega,  the very same church that was featured in Hitchcock’s great thriller The Birds.  Ahh California, no one says it better than Joni Mitchell...enjoy.

 

 

 

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I love when a wedding allows me the opportunity to travel north to beautiful Guanacaste from my home base of Manuel Antonio…it’s always a fun adventure.  One of my favorite destinations for a wedding is the Hotel Bahia Del Sol on Playa Portrero.  The hotel is in a lovely location,  just steps away from a serene beach-it doesn’t get much nicer than this.  Pura Vida!

 

Congratulations Ashley and Reid!  And a shout out to the Weddings Costa Rica team for another job well done.

 

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Christie and Dan were married on a perfect day at the luxurious Hotel Zephyr Palace near Jaco.  This wedding had it all, great weather, awesome people, beautiful decor and a rockin band.  It was indeed a non-stop dance party!  Congratulations Christie and Dan, all the best

 

Great job as always Weddings Costa Rica, very nicely done!

Dan

 

 

 

 

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