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12 Spectacular Must-See Oregon Waterfalls
12 Spectacular Must-See Oregon Waterfalls

by Scott Setterberg April 15, 2024

A photography tour client once told me that he never realized Oregon could be considered the waterfall capital of the United States until he did an Oregon photo tour with me.  He was correct.  Blessed with abundant rainfall and enormous snowcapped mountains that produce tremendous snowmelt and feed countless rivers and streams, Oregon is home to more than two hundred waterfalls.  With so many remarkable cascades, it's challenging to create a complete list of the best, but below is an account of 12 spectacular, must-see Oregon waterfalls.

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Pura Vida Costa Rica
Pura Vida Costa Rica

by Scott Setterberg January 14, 2024

Only a couple weeks remain to register for the April 2024 Pura Vida Costa Rica photo tour, so I thought I'd write about this incredible photo workshop that explores Costa Rica's Gold Coast, Guanacaste, and the Northern Zone.  First of all, I titled this Costa Rica photography tour "Pura Vida" because that is a very popular expression used by Ticos (Costa Ricans).  Pura vida has several meanings including hello, goodbye, everything is good, and thank you, and you will hear it often in Costa Rica.  Now that the title makes sense, let's get into the details!

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Costa Rica Landscapes
Costa Rica Landscapes

by Scott Setterberg October 16, 2023

It's hard to believe that in a few short weeks it will be eleven years since I first experienced the magical tropical paradise of Costa Rica.  The memories of that first trip are forever etched into my mind, driving through the rugged rural countryside and winding mountain roads, discovering breathtaking waterfalls, sun-soaked beaches, colorful wildlife, and so many spectacular landscapes.  I knew then that Costa Rica was special and in 2016, I moved to San Ramón, where I still live to this day.

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