The Magical Habitat of Egrets and Herons by Steven Begleiter

On a recent trip to Costa Rica, I was fascinated by the habitat of the herons and egrets I observed in the Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna area. Rather than just focusing on the birds, I wanted to ‘pull back’ and show the lush and rhythmic environment they inhabited. The black and white medium worked well, highlighting the contrast of the dark and mysterious fauna against the white birds.