Hey there!, I am Cynthia Bandurek, an Argentinian Conservationist Ecologist, Field Naturalist, Nature photographer, and wildlife artist. I am currently based in Costa Rica (Montezuma, Nicoya Peninsula)
A part of the editor team of Paws Trails Explorers Magazine. The author of the book: “The world of small. An approach to the universe of arthropods from an artistic, visual and evolutionary perspective”
WHAT PEOPLE SAY…
NATURALIST GUIDE
“Hi Cynthia, I’m back from my trip to Costa Rica and starting to sort out my photos. I just wanted to thank you for your help on the guided walk at Finca Sueno de Osa. I’ve done dozens of night walks around the world and you are by some distance the best guide I’ve had… having come across your website I can now see why! Your photos are superb, much better than any of mine.
Thanks again for your help and all the fascinating invertebrates you found me, all the best.”
Hugh Lansdown
MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS
“The World of Macrophotography” in the Paraná River Delta – Engaging!! Accompanied by Cynthia Bandurek, biologist, conservation ecologist, and macrophotographer. She managed to convey the passion for this type of photography from a perspective of respect for nature, with exceptional knowledge of the subject, professionalism, and highly pedagogical skills. She dedicated herself exclusively and permanently to accompany our learning process with great competence and human quality.”
Ana María Herrera
ONLINE COURSE
“The course seemed excellent to me. Cynthia covers all the fundamental topics to start in macro photography clearly, with abundant examples and recommendations from her incredible experience in this technique. Highly recommended. Very instructive and enjoyable.”
Susana Imbaldi
RESOURCES
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NETWORK
The Nature Photographers Network is committed to empowering and inspiring nature photographers to achieve their creative and technical potential through education, artistic development, and community engagement. We offer a warm and supportive environment for members to receive constructive feedback on their images’ technical, aesthetic, conceptual, and emotional aspects. Members are encouraged to provide feedback on others’ images to foster their growth and demonstrate community support. By nurturing a collaborative and welcoming atmosphere, we aim to surpass superficial social media interactions, helping our members realize their full potential in the art and craft of nature photography.
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LATEST NEWS
Nature TTL – 7 top tips for rainforest macro photography
I just wrote my second article for Nature TTL.
Photography Exhibition – Argentina – Costa Rica
I'm thrilled to share that five of my photographs
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