This was meant to be a complete overview of all the photos I have uploaded to Wikimedia Commons, but I haven't been keeping it up-to-date.
Most are from a trip I took to Cuba, Costa Rica and Panamá in 2003/2004.
For a complete, but unordered list with more info see my upload gallery
Most photos are half-size (in both dimensions, so really quarter size) and saved with Photoshop jpeg setting 6 (out of 12). If you are interrested in a higher quality version of any of these photos, then please contact me at my Wikipedia talk page. I am mainly active there, so I will notice the message sooner.
The descriptions below the photos are the original ones on the photo page, but may have changed in the mean time. The photos are placed roughly in chronological order.
I have added camera coordinates to several photos, to which I have added precision and 'heading'. Heading is the direction in which the shot was taken. Precision is the maximum distance from the given coordinates to the actual location. If someone knows a better way to encode this information, feel free to do so. To find which photos I have added this info to, look at my contributions on 24 april 2008 (and possibly after that - still at it right now).
At a cemetery in Havana, Cuba. To the left a burial is taking placeThe Castillo del Morro San Pedro de la Roca, near Santiago de CubaA horsecart at a turnoff to a highway near Santiago de Cuba
The 'Monumento a Antonio Maceo' in Santiago de CubaThe roof terrace of the Casa Grande hotel in Santiago de Cuba, with a view of the turrets of the Catedrál de Nuestra Señora de la AsunciónPart of the roof terrace of a 'casa particular' (sort of bed and breakfast) at Clarín in Santiago de Cuba. The big yellow building is a school
Baracoa, Cuba, with the bay to the right and El Yunque to the left in the distance
A cabin on the hillridge to the south of Baracoa, Cuba
Self-nominated as featured picture candidate on 2006-09-06.The bay of Baracoa, Cuba, with El Yunque in the distance to the rightBeanstalks (I presume) near Baracoa, Cuba
A nipple-shaped hill near Baracoa, CubaWood-gatherers near Baracoa, CubaA view to the west from the foot of El Yunque, near Baracoa, Cuba
A so-called 'yank tank' or 'maquina' in Trinidad, CubaAn unusual form of public transportation (I assume) in Trinidad, CubaA limousine version of a Lada, in Trinidad, Cuba
To the south of Trinidad, CubaThe same, cropped
The Parque José Martí in Cienfuegos, CubaThe same, in straight perspective
One of the turrets on the moonlit roof of the Palacio de Valle in Cienfuegos, Cuba Self-nominated as featured picture on 2006-08-22A statue in front of El Capitolio, Havana, CubaAt the Parque Jose Marti in Cienfuegos, Cuba (probably the Museo Historico)
A state hotel in Cienfuegos, Cuba, with the most luxurious room I've ever had for 30 US$A yacht club (at least, I think so - there were several yachts moored behind it) in Cienfuegos, CubaA colourful composition somewhere in Cuba (probably Santa Clara)
A mural in Havana, CubaColour-matching vehicles in Havana, Cuba
The court of the Casa Simón Bolívar (I think) in Havana, CubaSchoolkids in a sunlit gallery in Havana, Cuba
A so-called 'yank tank' or 'maquina' in Havana, CubaA so-called 'yank tank' or 'maquina' in Havana, CubaA rather colourless street in Havana, CubaThe same, cropped, focusing on the car
A canopy walkway disappearing into a cloud forest near Santa Elena, Costa RicaA shiny blue beetle on the ground near Santa Elena, Costa RicaThe same, slightly cropped
A night shot of a palm pit viper (if I remember correctly) near Santa Elena, Costa RicaThe same, slightly cropped
Epiphytes on a tree near Santa Elena, Costa RicaAn unknown insect on a branch near Santa Elena, Costa Rica. Mind you, this is the same species as DirkvdM_orange_insect.jpg. The colour is just different from the sideAn unknown insect on a branch near Santa Elena, Costa Rica
A hummingbird (probably a Buff-tailed Coronet) near Santa Elena, Costa Rica, 23 January 2004Near Santa Elena, Costa Rica (I'm pretty sure)
Above the clouds on the way up Volcán Irazú, Costa Rica
Volcán Irazú, Costa Rica. For a detail of the rocks to the left of the lake see Image:DirkvdM_irazu_3.jpg
Detail of Volcán Irazú, Costa Rica. For an overview see Image:DirkvdM_irazu_2.jpgVolcán Irazú, Costa RicaThe valley just south of Orosí, Costa RicaOrosí, Costa Rica
Near Orosí, Costa RicaThe church of Orosí, Costa RicaThe rocky side of a mountain creek near Orosí, Costa Rica
A coffee plantation in Orosí, Costa Rica. The trees are used for shade. Depending on the season, they are left to grow leaves or pruned. Here, both versions are visible. I believe they are pruned just after the harvestA tree covered in (Spanish?) moss near Orosí, Costa Rica. Behind the tree is Volcán Irazú, to the right Volcán TurrialbaIn one of the many beautiful gardens in Orosí, Costa RicaIn San Jose, Costa Rica
Tendril of an unidentified climber plant near Orosí, Costa Rica
Self-nominated as featured picture on 2006-08-11, but only just failed with 10/16 votes because the species s unidentifiedA coffee plantation on a hill near Orosí, Costa Rica
Near Orosí, Costa RicaNear Orosí, Costa RicaA Crimson Patch butterfly near Orosí, Costa Rica
Near Orosí, Costa Rica. Just like the insect, this beetle can also shed its skin. :) Freshly picked coffee near Orosí, Costa RicaA butterfly on grass with nicely matching colours. Near Orosí, Costa Rica
Near Orosí, Costa Rica. After the flower has shed its leaves, it changes to the 'flower' below it (which confused me at first - two different flowers on the same plant?)A flower (?) on a fence-post near Orosí, Costa RicaA little plant on a dead tree near Orosí, Costa Rica. Not sure if it really is an epiphyte
A 'chalet' in the hills to the east of Orosí, Costa RicaA spider in a dew-covered web near Orosí, Costa Rica
Near Orosí, Costa RicaNear Orosí, Costa Rica
Near Orosí (behind the grass in the valley), Costa RicaNear Orosí, Costa Rica
Near Orosí, Costa RicaNear Orosí, Costa Rica. I believe the flower came out of the same plant as the bananaleaf behind it. In the background are coffeeplants
Near Orosí, Costa Rica. Not sure if this is a colorado beetle because of the red head. For the flower it is on see Image:DirkvdM_coloradobeetleflower.jpgThe same, cropped, focusing on the beetleNear Orosí, Costa Rica. The name is derived from the fact that I saw a colorado beetle on it. See Image:DirkvdM_coloradobeetle.jpg
Near Orosí, Costa RicaNear Orosí, Costa Rica
Near Orosí, Costa RicaA tree covered in Spanish moss near Orosí, Costa RicaA spider at the Rainbow World Gathering 2004 in the south of Costa Rica near the Parque Internacional la Amistad
The Rainbow World Gathering 2004 in the south of Costa Rica near the Parque Internacional la AmistadA Tipi at the International Rainbow Gathering 2004 in Costa Rica
A bit of simple artistry at the International Rainbow Gathering 2004 in Costa RicaA Tipi at the International Rainbow Gathering 2004 in Costa Rica
A Hermit Crab at Parque Nacional CorcovadoA coati near the southern coastal track at Parque Nacional CorcovadoA Tamandua anteater near the southern coastal track at Parque Nacional Corcovado, Costa Rica
A Golden Orb Weaver in Parque Nacional CorcovadoA Golden Orb Weaver in Parque Nacional Corcovado in Costa RicaA big bee-like creature (about twice the size of a normal bee) in Parque Nacional Corcovado, Costa RicaAn unknown insect on a leaf on a leaf on a leaf in Parque Nacional Corcovado, Costa Rica
In Parque Nacional Corcovado in Costa RicaA flower with a rather sensual appearance at the inland track in Parque Nacional Corcovado, Costa RicaA rocky beach at the Parque Nacional Corcovado, Costa Rica
Palm trees at the Parque Nacional Corcovado, Costa RicaA sunset at Golfito in Southern Costa Rica
A view of Golfito (foreground) and the Golfo Dulce (beyond the peninsula), in southern Costa Rica. The viewpoint is somewhere in the 'Refugio Nacional de Fauna Silverstre Golfito'. Compare with Image:DirkvdM_golfito-2.jpg. The narrow peninsula here is in the centre thereA view of Golfito, a bay in southern Costa Rica, with the Golfo Dulce beyond the island. The viewpoint is somewhere on the road between the two halves of the village Golfito. Compare with Image:DirkvdM_golfito-1.jpg. The narrow peninsula there is in the centre here
Near Boquete, Panamá. Compare with Image:DirkvdM_psychoberryflowers_1.jpg through 6. These look similar, but with different coloursA ladybird on a flower very near Parque Nacional La Amistad, near Boquete, PanamáNear Boquete, Panamá. Compare with Image:DirkvdM_psychoberryflowers_1.jpg through 5. These look similar, but with different colours
Near Boquete, PanamáTraditional coffee drying at the Alto Boquete plant of Cafe Ruiz, Boquete, PanamáPart of a long ribbon of caterpillars near Boquete, Panamá
At the edge of 'Parque Internacional la Amistad' near Boquete, PanamáA cloud forest very near Parque Nacional La Amistad, near Boquete, Panamá
The Sendero de los Quetzales, through Parque Nacional Volcán Barú, Panamá towards the western end. Note that most of the track is much easier going. It's always the rickety bits that are more photogenicA rather hairy fly at the Sendero de los Quetzales, through Parque Nacional Volcán Barú, Panamá
Cloud cover seen from Volcán Barú near Boquete, PanamáHills near Boquete, Panamá
A view of the high rise of modern Panamá City, across the Bahía de Panamá, from the old harbour at Casco ViejoThe lobby of Hotel Colón in Casco Viejo, Panamá City
Pelicans in the Bahía de Panamá against a backdrop of Central Panamá highrise, seen from the pier of La Marina (the Panamá Yacht Club)The 'Puente de las Americas' near Panamá City, seen from the foot of Cerro Ancón
A plaza in Casco Viejo in Panamá CityThe same, in 'straight perspective'The Monumento a Balboa in Panamá City, with the new city highrise in the background
A Tayra (Eira Barbara) in the Summit Botanical Gardens and Zoo, PanamáAt the Summit Botanical Gardens and Zoo, Panamá
A Sara Longwing on the Pipeline Road (along the Canal) in PanamáThe same, croppedA Sara Longwing on the Pipeline Road (along the Canal) in Panamá
Ants on a leaf on the Pipeline Road (along the Canal) in Panamá. When I approached them they made quite a racket (drumming the leaf), if I remember correctlyA lizard in the grass at the 'Summit Botanical Gardens and Zoo, north of Panamá CityAn ant carrying a leaf near Santa Fé (Veraguas Province), PanamáThe same, cropped
A frog in the hills (crater rim) around Santa Fé (Veraguas Province), PanamáA frog in the hills (crater rim) around Santa Fé (Veraguas Province), Panamá
On the crater rim around Santa Fé (Veraguas Province), Panamá (the northern edge of the rim, I believe)Near a settlement on the crater rim around Santa Fé (Veraguas Province), Panamá (the eastern edge of the rim, I believe)To the south of Santa Fé (Veraguas Province), PanamáThe same, with the bushes to the left cropped off
A frog near Santa Fé (Veraguas Province), PanamáThe same, croppedA bunch of crickets (yes?) on a leaf near Santa Fé (Veraguas Province), PanamáA ladybird near Santa Fé (Veraguas Province), Panamá
To the south of Santa Fé (Veraguas Province), PanamáA view to the south from the hills to the south of Santa Fé (Veraguas Province), Panamá
A view to the south from the hills to the south of Santa Fé (Veraguas Province), PanamáA lizard near Santa Fé (Veraguas Province), Panamá
Somewhere in Panamá City. I am fairly sure this is from a building at Via España, towards the east, so that could be Iglesia del CarmenSomewhere in Panamá City. Probably taken from the Universidad de PanamáA gateway just west of Casco Viejo in Panamá City. Accidentally forgotten to name the file. I still need to figure out how to rename filesA statue of Jesus in Panamá City (Casco Viejo) doing a tightrope walk (it's really an electricity wire of course :) )
Panamá City seen from Cerro AncónCasco Viejo in Panamá City, seen from Cerro Ancón
A butterfly in the forest to the west of Santa Fé (Veraguas Province), PanamáA glasswing butterfly in the forest to the west of Santa Fé (Veraguas Province), PanamáA beetle near Santa Fé (Veraguas Province), Panamá
A grasshopper (yes?) near Santa Fé (Veraguas Province), PanamáPoison dart frog (Dendrobates auratus?) near Santa Fé (Veraguas Province), PanamáA banana-lookalike insect near Santa Fé (Veraguas Province), Panamá
A flying insect near Santa Fé (Veraguas Province), Panamá. It did stretch-exercises with its 'winged' back legs, probably to attract females. In stead, it attracted me. :)A flying insect near Santa Fé (Veraguas Province), Panamá. It did stretch-exercises with its 'winged' back legs, probably to attract females. In stead, it attracted me. :)
Near Santa Fé (Veraguas Province), PanamáNear Santa Fé (Veraguas Province), Panamá
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