Pigeons Everywhere

Pigeons take flight over people relaxing in the Plaza of Culture in downtown San Jose, Costa Rica. I have to be ready for whatever happens, so I always leave my camera on. I was able to catch the pigeons take off en masse above all of the people lounging in the plaza during the lunch hour because my camera was hanging from my shoulder. This was shot while walking through the city on my way back from an assignment. All I did was turn around and pull the trigger.


Pigeons surround a couple sitting in the Plaza of Culture in San Jose. Once the birds find someone with food, they all swarm to the source.


A father watches his daughter feed some pigeons in the Plaza of Culture in San Jose.


— Christopher

Homeless in San Jose

From time to time, I snapped shots like this while walking back to the office after an assignment. People sitting or sleeping in doorways and under roof overhangs is a common sight. This area had virtually no pedestrian traffic, so it is a quiet place for some to rest. During the rainy season, any type of cover will do for those with no place to go.


— Christopher