And thanks for understanding the “now-or-never” photo situation many of us nonprofessionals face. Over the years, I’ve read comments from pros who basically said, “If conditions aren’t perfect, don’t waste your film/memory. Come back later.” Not all of us can do that and, as you noted, even if we can return, things may have changed. Flowers bloom at slightly different times from year to year, that old barn might have been demolished, that beautiful view might now be obscured by condos, etc.

Those ponchos can be great in rain, though for me, my pants always got soaked when I used them, so I got away from them.

I understand that the poncho protected your camera while around your neck, by having it rest underneath the poncho, but how did you protect your camera while you were taking your photos in the rain forest, and it was out in the open? That would be interesting to know.

By the way, Costa Rica is a favorite destination of mine, and the rain forests there are amazing. When last there, we took an aerial tram through the tree tops. It was great. It helped you get a real understanding of the ecosystem of rain forests.

Thanks for commenting.