Quick Photography
@quickphotography.bsky.social
Love photography! All photos my own. No AI. Photographic scrapper, more than technophile. Currently a nomad in Central America caring for baby sloths. People, animals, culture, travel + other stuff. Happy to learn from others + to share. Queen of all typos
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Hi I'm Laura, a US-based traveler and photographer. This is me at home, gathering greens for my animals (pigs, chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys and peafowl. A graphic designer by trade, I've been traveling since the early 80s and post images from all over the world and throughout the decades.
Found fruit out for birds, waited and was excited to see:
Hoffmann's Woodpecker
Blue-Grey Tanager
Scarlet Finch
Baltimore Oriole
Blue-capped Mot Mot
Clay-colored Thrush
Rufous-backed Wren
Tennessee Wren
plus a Variegated Squirrel...
I have videos, I'll be posting...
#birds #costarica #photography
Hoffmann's Woodpecker
Blue-Grey Tanager
Scarlet Finch
Baltimore Oriole
Blue-capped Mot Mot
Clay-colored Thrush
Rufous-backed Wren
Tennessee Wren
plus a Variegated Squirrel...
I have videos, I'll be posting...
#birds #costarica #photography
February 1, 2026 at 11:43 PM
Found fruit out for birds, waited and was excited to see:
Hoffmann's Woodpecker
Blue-Grey Tanager
Scarlet Finch
Baltimore Oriole
Blue-capped Mot Mot
Clay-colored Thrush
Rufous-backed Wren
Tennessee Wren
plus a Variegated Squirrel...
I have videos, I'll be posting...
#birds #costarica #photography
Hoffmann's Woodpecker
Blue-Grey Tanager
Scarlet Finch
Baltimore Oriole
Blue-capped Mot Mot
Clay-colored Thrush
Rufous-backed Wren
Tennessee Wren
plus a Variegated Squirrel...
I have videos, I'll be posting...
#birds #costarica #photography
White Wing Dove
Zenaida asiatica
San Isidro, Costa Rica
Large for doves, they can be distinguished from similar doves by the distinctive white edge on their wings. They have a blue eye ring, and red eyes. #bird #photography #costarica #dove #pigeon #whitewingdove
Zenaida asiatica
San Isidro, Costa Rica
Large for doves, they can be distinguished from similar doves by the distinctive white edge on their wings. They have a blue eye ring, and red eyes. #bird #photography #costarica #dove #pigeon #whitewingdove
February 1, 2026 at 3:53 AM
White Wing Dove
Zenaida asiatica
San Isidro, Costa Rica
Large for doves, they can be distinguished from similar doves by the distinctive white edge on their wings. They have a blue eye ring, and red eyes. #bird #photography #costarica #dove #pigeon #whitewingdove
Zenaida asiatica
San Isidro, Costa Rica
Large for doves, they can be distinguished from similar doves by the distinctive white edge on their wings. They have a blue eye ring, and red eyes. #bird #photography #costarica #dove #pigeon #whitewingdove
Coleus Foliage
Maroon and Lime Green
San Isidro, Costa Rica
#gardening #plants #color #pattern #photography #limegreen #maroon
Maroon and Lime Green
San Isidro, Costa Rica
#gardening #plants #color #pattern #photography #limegreen #maroon
February 1, 2026 at 3:45 AM
Coleus Foliage
Maroon and Lime Green
San Isidro, Costa Rica
#gardening #plants #color #pattern #photography #limegreen #maroon
Maroon and Lime Green
San Isidro, Costa Rica
#gardening #plants #color #pattern #photography #limegreen #maroon
Blue Capped Mot Mot
San Isidro, Costa Rica
#birds #motmot #bluecappedmotmot #costarica #photography #wildlife
San Isidro, Costa Rica
#birds #motmot #bluecappedmotmot #costarica #photography #wildlife
February 1, 2026 at 3:34 AM
Blue Capped Mot Mot
San Isidro, Costa Rica
#birds #motmot #bluecappedmotmot #costarica #photography #wildlife
San Isidro, Costa Rica
#birds #motmot #bluecappedmotmot #costarica #photography #wildlife
February 1, 2026 at 3:16 AM
White Wing Dove
Zenaida asiatica
(hmm, given there are only a couple of actual white feathers)
Though native to Southern US, Central America + the Caribbean, what's with 'asiatica' in the Latin name? Was it introduced into this range? #birds #dove #costarica #photography #preening
Zenaida asiatica
(hmm, given there are only a couple of actual white feathers)
Though native to Southern US, Central America + the Caribbean, what's with 'asiatica' in the Latin name? Was it introduced into this range? #birds #dove #costarica #photography #preening
January 29, 2026 at 4:43 PM
White Wing Dove
Zenaida asiatica
(hmm, given there are only a couple of actual white feathers)
Though native to Southern US, Central America + the Caribbean, what's with 'asiatica' in the Latin name? Was it introduced into this range? #birds #dove #costarica #photography #preening
Zenaida asiatica
(hmm, given there are only a couple of actual white feathers)
Though native to Southern US, Central America + the Caribbean, what's with 'asiatica' in the Latin name? Was it introduced into this range? #birds #dove #costarica #photography #preening
January 25, 2026 at 1:07 AM
Tropical Skimmer
Baru, Costa Rica
This is an older photo, but I like how the dragonfly's wings are fogged up due to the humidity and the heat.
Baru, Costa Rica
This is an older photo, but I like how the dragonfly's wings are fogged up due to the humidity and the heat.
January 25, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Tropical Skimmer
Baru, Costa Rica
This is an older photo, but I like how the dragonfly's wings are fogged up due to the humidity and the heat.
Baru, Costa Rica
This is an older photo, but I like how the dragonfly's wings are fogged up due to the humidity and the heat.
Koi Pond
Lots of different textures, love that!
Lankester Botanical Gardens
Cartago, Costa Rica
Lots of different textures, love that!
Lankester Botanical Gardens
Cartago, Costa Rica
January 23, 2026 at 12:20 AM
Koi Pond
Lots of different textures, love that!
Lankester Botanical Gardens
Cartago, Costa Rica
Lots of different textures, love that!
Lankester Botanical Gardens
Cartago, Costa Rica
I love these little Hyacinth Orchids
Clustered along a central stem
Lankester Botanical Garden
Cartago, Costa Rica
Clustered along a central stem
Lankester Botanical Garden
Cartago, Costa Rica
January 22, 2026 at 10:12 PM
I love these little Hyacinth Orchids
Clustered along a central stem
Lankester Botanical Garden
Cartago, Costa Rica
Clustered along a central stem
Lankester Botanical Garden
Cartago, Costa Rica
Optimistic Variegated Squirrel
Can nearly grab those bananas...
Heredia, Cost Rica
Can nearly grab those bananas...
Heredia, Cost Rica
January 22, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Optimistic Variegated Squirrel
Can nearly grab those bananas...
Heredia, Cost Rica
Can nearly grab those bananas...
Heredia, Cost Rica
Clivia in Bloom
Everything looks so fresh and lovely in Costa Rica
Heredia, CR
Everything looks so fresh and lovely in Costa Rica
Heredia, CR
January 22, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Clivia in Bloom
Everything looks so fresh and lovely in Costa Rica
Heredia, CR
Everything looks so fresh and lovely in Costa Rica
Heredia, CR
Trigonium egertonianum (Dragons mouth)
Lankester Botanical Gardens
#plants #botanicalgarden #orchid #lankesterbotanicalgarden #cartago #costarica #trigonium #trigoniumegertonianum #dragonsmouth #photography
Lankester Botanical Gardens
#plants #botanicalgarden #orchid #lankesterbotanicalgarden #cartago #costarica #trigonium #trigoniumegertonianum #dragonsmouth #photography
January 17, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Trigonium egertonianum (Dragons mouth)
Lankester Botanical Gardens
#plants #botanicalgarden #orchid #lankesterbotanicalgarden #cartago #costarica #trigonium #trigoniumegertonianum #dragonsmouth #photography
Lankester Botanical Gardens
#plants #botanicalgarden #orchid #lankesterbotanicalgarden #cartago #costarica #trigonium #trigoniumegertonianum #dragonsmouth #photography
Slipper Orchid
Lankester Botanical Gardens
Paphiopedilum gratrixanum in bloom
#plants #botanicalgarden #orchid #lankesterbotanicalgarden #cartago #costarica
Lankester Botanical Gardens
Paphiopedilum gratrixanum in bloom
#plants #botanicalgarden #orchid #lankesterbotanicalgarden #cartago #costarica
January 17, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Slipper Orchid
Lankester Botanical Gardens
Paphiopedilum gratrixanum in bloom
#plants #botanicalgarden #orchid #lankesterbotanicalgarden #cartago #costarica
Lankester Botanical Gardens
Paphiopedilum gratrixanum in bloom
#plants #botanicalgarden #orchid #lankesterbotanicalgarden #cartago #costarica
Horse Balls
Tabernamontana smithii
Evergreen tree in the dogbane family Apocynaceae. It is commonly known by several names, including huevo de gato, huevos de toro, and huevos de caballo. Bursts open and is full of red seeds that the birds like eating #tree #horseballs #fruit #catballs #bullsballs
Tabernamontana smithii
Evergreen tree in the dogbane family Apocynaceae. It is commonly known by several names, including huevo de gato, huevos de toro, and huevos de caballo. Bursts open and is full of red seeds that the birds like eating #tree #horseballs #fruit #catballs #bullsballs
January 15, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Horse Balls
Tabernamontana smithii
Evergreen tree in the dogbane family Apocynaceae. It is commonly known by several names, including huevo de gato, huevos de toro, and huevos de caballo. Bursts open and is full of red seeds that the birds like eating #tree #horseballs #fruit #catballs #bullsballs
Tabernamontana smithii
Evergreen tree in the dogbane family Apocynaceae. It is commonly known by several names, including huevo de gato, huevos de toro, and huevos de caballo. Bursts open and is full of red seeds that the birds like eating #tree #horseballs #fruit #catballs #bullsballs
They Grow Up So Fast!
Monarch Caterpillars on Lantana
They are resident rather then migratory butterflies in Costa Rica
#insects #butterflies #caterpillar #costarica #monarch #lantana #watchingthemgrowup
Monarch Caterpillars on Lantana
They are resident rather then migratory butterflies in Costa Rica
#insects #butterflies #caterpillar #costarica #monarch #lantana #watchingthemgrowup
January 15, 2026 at 2:58 PM
They Grow Up So Fast!
Monarch Caterpillars on Lantana
They are resident rather then migratory butterflies in Costa Rica
#insects #butterflies #caterpillar #costarica #monarch #lantana #watchingthemgrowup
Monarch Caterpillars on Lantana
They are resident rather then migratory butterflies in Costa Rica
#insects #butterflies #caterpillar #costarica #monarch #lantana #watchingthemgrowup
Brown-throated Three-fingered Sloth
Sarapiqui, Costa Rica
#sloth #rainforest #sarapiqui #costarica #brownthroatedsloth #slothsofinstagram #threetoedsloth #puravida #wildlife #wildlifephotography #mammalsofinstagram #travelphotography #travel
Sarapiqui, Costa Rica
#sloth #rainforest #sarapiqui #costarica #brownthroatedsloth #slothsofinstagram #threetoedsloth #puravida #wildlife #wildlifephotography #mammalsofinstagram #travelphotography #travel
January 10, 2026 at 3:46 AM
Brown-throated Three-fingered Sloth
Sarapiqui, Costa Rica
#sloth #rainforest #sarapiqui #costarica #brownthroatedsloth #slothsofinstagram #threetoedsloth #puravida #wildlife #wildlifephotography #mammalsofinstagram #travelphotography #travel
Sarapiqui, Costa Rica
#sloth #rainforest #sarapiqui #costarica #brownthroatedsloth #slothsofinstagram #threetoedsloth #puravida #wildlife #wildlifephotography #mammalsofinstagram #travelphotography #travel
Groundcover
Bosque Caricias, Heredia Costa Rica
I thought this was so pretty.
Bosque Caricias, Heredia Costa Rica
I thought this was so pretty.
January 8, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Groundcover
Bosque Caricias, Heredia Costa Rica
I thought this was so pretty.
Bosque Caricias, Heredia Costa Rica
I thought this was so pretty.
Bosque Caricias
Heredia, Costa Rica
This is the mountain behind our ranch. A group of us went up yesterday to watch the sunset, I liked how the clouds loosely mimicked the treeline on the mountain. Also, it smelled wonderful, woodsy, and fresh. The clouds were coming in as heavier and heavier mist
Heredia, Costa Rica
This is the mountain behind our ranch. A group of us went up yesterday to watch the sunset, I liked how the clouds loosely mimicked the treeline on the mountain. Also, it smelled wonderful, woodsy, and fresh. The clouds were coming in as heavier and heavier mist
January 8, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Bosque Caricias
Heredia, Costa Rica
This is the mountain behind our ranch. A group of us went up yesterday to watch the sunset, I liked how the clouds loosely mimicked the treeline on the mountain. Also, it smelled wonderful, woodsy, and fresh. The clouds were coming in as heavier and heavier mist
Heredia, Costa Rica
This is the mountain behind our ranch. A group of us went up yesterday to watch the sunset, I liked how the clouds loosely mimicked the treeline on the mountain. Also, it smelled wonderful, woodsy, and fresh. The clouds were coming in as heavier and heavier mist
Night Walk
San Isidro, Heredia, Costa Rica
On a night walk, saw frogs + all the nocturnal animals living were active (owls, kinkajou, porcupine, paca, sloth, etc.) Once our group set off looking for critters, with lights flashing, it felt like I was also on display. #costarica #nighttour #headlamp
San Isidro, Heredia, Costa Rica
On a night walk, saw frogs + all the nocturnal animals living were active (owls, kinkajou, porcupine, paca, sloth, etc.) Once our group set off looking for critters, with lights flashing, it felt like I was also on display. #costarica #nighttour #headlamp
January 4, 2026 at 2:22 AM
Night Walk
San Isidro, Heredia, Costa Rica
On a night walk, saw frogs + all the nocturnal animals living were active (owls, kinkajou, porcupine, paca, sloth, etc.) Once our group set off looking for critters, with lights flashing, it felt like I was also on display. #costarica #nighttour #headlamp
San Isidro, Heredia, Costa Rica
On a night walk, saw frogs + all the nocturnal animals living were active (owls, kinkajou, porcupine, paca, sloth, etc.) Once our group set off looking for critters, with lights flashing, it felt like I was also on display. #costarica #nighttour #headlamp
Monarch Butterfly caterpillar (on Lantana)
(Danaus plexippus)
I spotted the big caterpillar, then in showing it to Connor, another volunteer, he spotted the tinier iterations or instars. I check on them every morning now. #monarch #caterpillar #lantana #costarica #striped #beautiful #insect #instar
(Danaus plexippus)
I spotted the big caterpillar, then in showing it to Connor, another volunteer, he spotted the tinier iterations or instars. I check on them every morning now. #monarch #caterpillar #lantana #costarica #striped #beautiful #insect #instar
January 4, 2026 at 2:18 AM
Monarch Butterfly caterpillar (on Lantana)
(Danaus plexippus)
I spotted the big caterpillar, then in showing it to Connor, another volunteer, he spotted the tinier iterations or instars. I check on them every morning now. #monarch #caterpillar #lantana #costarica #striped #beautiful #insect #instar
(Danaus plexippus)
I spotted the big caterpillar, then in showing it to Connor, another volunteer, he spotted the tinier iterations or instars. I check on them every morning now. #monarch #caterpillar #lantana #costarica #striped #beautiful #insect #instar
Sloth House Toucan Rescue Ranch
San Isidro, Heredia, Costa Rica
I'm working here currently, at the Sloth House. Baby + juvenile sloths are housed inside nights + in outside enclosures days. I like the style of this mural. #slothhouse #toucanrescueranch #costarica #mural #internship #heredia
San Isidro, Heredia, Costa Rica
I'm working here currently, at the Sloth House. Baby + juvenile sloths are housed inside nights + in outside enclosures days. I like the style of this mural. #slothhouse #toucanrescueranch #costarica #mural #internship #heredia
January 4, 2026 at 2:12 AM
Sloth House Toucan Rescue Ranch
San Isidro, Heredia, Costa Rica
I'm working here currently, at the Sloth House. Baby + juvenile sloths are housed inside nights + in outside enclosures days. I like the style of this mural. #slothhouse #toucanrescueranch #costarica #mural #internship #heredia
San Isidro, Heredia, Costa Rica
I'm working here currently, at the Sloth House. Baby + juvenile sloths are housed inside nights + in outside enclosures days. I like the style of this mural. #slothhouse #toucanrescueranch #costarica #mural #internship #heredia
Io Moth Caterpillar
(Automeris io)
Bright green with white side stripes + defensive urticating/stinging hairs that cause a burning sensation if touched. These caterpillars feed on a variety of plants, including hibiscus. #iomothcaterpillar #insect #caterpillar #iomoth #stinging #costarica
(Automeris io)
Bright green with white side stripes + defensive urticating/stinging hairs that cause a burning sensation if touched. These caterpillars feed on a variety of plants, including hibiscus. #iomothcaterpillar #insect #caterpillar #iomoth #stinging #costarica
January 4, 2026 at 2:09 AM
Io Moth Caterpillar
(Automeris io)
Bright green with white side stripes + defensive urticating/stinging hairs that cause a burning sensation if touched. These caterpillars feed on a variety of plants, including hibiscus. #iomothcaterpillar #insect #caterpillar #iomoth #stinging #costarica
(Automeris io)
Bright green with white side stripes + defensive urticating/stinging hairs that cause a burning sensation if touched. These caterpillars feed on a variety of plants, including hibiscus. #iomothcaterpillar #insect #caterpillar #iomoth #stinging #costarica
Blue Frosted Banner Butterfly
Also called a Stoplight
La Paz Waterfalls, Costa Rica
#insect #butterfly #bannerbutterfly #photography #wildlife #travel #costarica
Also called a Stoplight
La Paz Waterfalls, Costa Rica
#insect #butterfly #bannerbutterfly #photography #wildlife #travel #costarica
December 30, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Blue Frosted Banner Butterfly
Also called a Stoplight
La Paz Waterfalls, Costa Rica
#insect #butterfly #bannerbutterfly #photography #wildlife #travel #costarica
Also called a Stoplight
La Paz Waterfalls, Costa Rica
#insect #butterfly #bannerbutterfly #photography #wildlife #travel #costarica
Purple-throated Mountain Gem (male)
(Lampornis calolaemus)
La Paz Waterfalls, Costa Rica
#birds #hummingbird #costarica #eastcoastkin #westcoastkin #wildlife
(Lampornis calolaemus)
La Paz Waterfalls, Costa Rica
#birds #hummingbird #costarica #eastcoastkin #westcoastkin #wildlife
December 30, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Purple-throated Mountain Gem (male)
(Lampornis calolaemus)
La Paz Waterfalls, Costa Rica
#birds #hummingbird #costarica #eastcoastkin #westcoastkin #wildlife
(Lampornis calolaemus)
La Paz Waterfalls, Costa Rica
#birds #hummingbird #costarica #eastcoastkin #westcoastkin #wildlife