Crystal Stafford, Sugar Loaf

Sugar Loaf Sunset

Looking back on that magical night capturing the sunset on top of Sugar Loaf in Rio. Magic 343/365, Sugar Loaf Sunset, Rio

Crystal Stafford, Arpoador Rock, Ipanema, Rio

Sunset at Arpoador Rock

One of the first things I do when visiting a big city is google the best sunset spots. TheĀ Arpoador Rock came up in pretty much every list and when I finally went there I saw why. It’s a magical spot, creating the border between Ipanema and Copacabana beaches. He found our way after spending the …

Crystal Stafford, Playa Guiones, Nosara, Costa Rica

Rainy Season in Nosara

Rainy season can be really tough in Nosara. We had a huge storm that flooded the main town and displaced hundreds of people just a few days ago. But just as fast as the water came it receded. And everyone is cleaning up what’s left and pitching in to help those that suffered severe damages. …

Crystal Stafford, Queenstown, New Zealand

Technicolor Sunset

New Zealand gets some of the most epic sunsets because of its position far south of the equator. The places I frequent are usually ON the equator so photographing beautiful mountain scenery painted by long lasting technicolor sunsets was a very special treat for me. Magic 270/365, Technicolor Sunset, New Zealand, 2016

Crystal Stafford, Nosara, Costa Rica

More Sunset Magic

The gradual introduction of our son to the ocean has been so much fun. Today was his first time in his little bathing suit. He looks so fragile yet the amount of strength he has gained since his birth two months ago is amazing. I think he might walk before he crawls. Magic 149/365, Gradual, …

Crystal Stafford,

Desert Sun

The Cape of Good Hope is a dry place with many days of cloudless skies. In fact, Cape Town is now experiencing a water crisis. The expect to run out of water in 2019. In order to make it that far, householders are only allowed 50 liters of water per day. And across the pond …

Crystal Stafford,

Tamarindo Wins

I couldn’t make it down to the beach today for sunset because it was raining. I stayed here, cozy in my apartment, listening to my favorite song, the thunder and rain. There is nothing more soothing to me. So instead of another Nosara sunset photo, here is one snapped with my iPhone back in October …

Crystal Stafford,

Just Before

I haven’t been making it to the actual sunset. Only just before. And since my 10 days is over soon, I need to make an actual sunset shoot happen. As the sun is sinking below the horizon because that is when the true light magic happens. I have been seeing it from the comfort of …