Help Me Continue Telling Nature’s Hidden Stories Through My Lens

For years, I’ve dedicated my life to exploring the small, often unseen world of the tropical rainforest — capturing the hidden lives of arthropods, amphibians, reptiles, fungi, and plants. Through my macrophotography and storytelling, I try to awaken love, curiosity, and respect for the wild places and creatures that quietly sustain our planet.

But recently, my photography gear — the tools that connect me to this mission — broke beyond repair. Without it, I cannot continue creating the visual stories that inspire people to care for nature and understand how every tiny life plays a vital role in our ecosystems.

My work has never been just about photography. It’s about education, conservation, and connection. Through my photos, I teach about evolution, adaptation, and the importance of biodiversity. I share the resilience of nature as a reflection of our own healing and transformation.

📷 My photographs are used in talks, books, magazines, blogs, and online courses to inspire people around the world to protect the natural world — from the smallest spider to the grandest forest.

Now, I need your help to continue this journey.

Your donation will go directly toward purchasing new photography equipment — camera, lens, and accessories — so I can keep documenting the fragile and magnificent world that so often goes unnoticed.

Every contribution, no matter the size, helps me get closer to bringing these hidden stories back to life through my lens.

If you’ve ever felt inspired by my photographs, my stories, or my mission, please consider helping me continue this work. Together, we can keep showing the world that every small creature, every leaf, and every drop of life matters.

With all my gratitude,
Cynthia Bandurek
Wildlife Macro Photographer | Biologist | Conservation Storyteller

How Your Donation Helps:

• 🎥 Replace my broken photography gear (camera + macro lens)

• 🌎 Continue documenting the biodiversity of Costa Rica’s tropical forests

• 🦋 Create educational and conservation content to raise awareness about the importance of protecting small species

• 📚 Keep developing resources, talks, and workshops that connect people with nature

If you can’t contribute financially, you can still help by sharing this campaign with others who love nature and believe in the power of photography to make a difference.

Thank you for helping me keep this mission alive 💚

If you wish to contribute, you can do so through any of the following options:

🌍 For international donations:

1️⃣ PayPal:
👉 Donate via PayPal

2️⃣ Direct Bank Transfer:
You can also donate directly to my Costa Rican bank account:

Bank Name: Banco Nacional de Costa Rica

Account Holder: Cynthia Bandurek

Account Number (IBAN): CR32015109020020084822

Bank Adress: Avenidas 1 y 3, Calle 4 San José Costa Rica (10015)

SWIFT/BIC Code: BNCRCRSJ

Currency: USD

👉 Donate via Mercado Pago

Your support means the world to me.
Together, we can keep bringing the beauty and stories of the small world to light, and inspire others to protect what truly matters.

Thank you from my heart 💚
— Cynthia Bandurek