Olive-Backed Euphonia

Each day in this area would follow a similar pattern - as the sun warmed up what already felt like a steam room the heavy rainfall from the previous night would begin to evaporate causing heavy mist and cloud moving through the forest.

The toucans were usually the first to be seen and would come to the feeders around the Lodge, followed by many other species of birds. First thing in the morning is my favourite time of day as there is a 'stillness' about the air and everything is quiet. Being here surrounded by such a contrast in landscape to the farmland of home was no exception and I had an air of excitement in what opportunities would present themselves each day.

With a monotone background of white-grey cloud it gave opportunities for high-key photos, where you overexpose the image, as well as capturing the atmosphere of the area through the mist...