Panama Handicrafts

January 31, 2017 by Photographer Ravi

When one hears about Panama hats, you think that these hats are from that country. However, these hats were originally from Ecuador. Since there wasn’t a lot of demand for them in Ecuador, some entrepreneurs decided to sell these hats in Panama due to the traffic of the Canal.

These strong, lightweight, attractive, straw hats were perfect for deflecting the tropical sun of Panama, and also ideal for those who were crossing the Canal to spend outdoors in sunny California during the Gold Rush.

Ecuador’s most famous export is called a “Panama” hat. People in Ecuador hate that.

Panama Hats

Colorful handicrafts for sale on the side walks of Casco Viejo, Panama City.

Casco Viejo Handicrafts

Ecuador Amazon – The Sun Sets

February 11, 2014 by Photographer Ravi

Ecuador Amazon – Sunset Sky

The beautiful sunset at the end of our trip leaves wonderful memories of the Ecuador Amazon

Ecuador Amazon – Oileus Owl Butterfly

February 10, 2014 by Photographer Ravi

Ecuador Amazon – Oileus Owl Butterfly

These butterfly species are known colloquially as Owl butterflies, due to the owl-like false eyes, and the feathery appearance of the underside wings.

Ecuador Amazon – Sky Reflections in the Lake

February 9, 2014 by Photographer Ravi

Ecuador Amazon – Sky Reflections in the Lake

The soft colors of a blue Amazon basin sky are reflected in a serene lake

Ecuador Amazon – Hoatzin Portrait

February 8, 2014 by Photographer Ravi

Ecuador Amazon – Hoatzin Portrait

A nice pose from the Stink Bird with detail of the feathers and the colorful plume

Ecuador Amazon – A Glow in the Dark

February 7, 2014 by Photographer Ravi

Ecuador Amazon – A Glow in the Dark

A butterfly creates a nice glowing contrast against the background

Ecuador Amazon – Greater Ani

February 6, 2014 by Photographer Ravi

Ecuador Amazon – Greater Ani

The Greater Ani is sometimes referred to as the Black Cuckoo. The Greater Ani is about 48 cm (19 in) long and weighs 170 g (6 oz). The adult is mainly blue-glossed black, with a long tail, massive ridged black bill, and a white iris.

Ecuador Amazon – Sunset Gold

February 5, 2014 by Photographer Ravi

Ecuador Amazon – Sunset Gold

A setting sun creates golden hues in the sky and reflections in the lake

Ecuador Amazon – Perfectly Camouflaged

February 4, 2014 by Photographer Ravi

Ecuador Amazon – Perfectly Camouflaged

This colorful lizard hides among the foliage of plants in the Amazon jungle

Ecuador Amazon – Hoatzin Spreading its Wings

February 3, 2014 by Photographer Ravi

Ecuador Amazon – Hoatzin Spreading its Wings

The Hoatzin (stink bird), shown here spreading its wings, is a species of tropical bird found in swamps and mangrove of the Amazon and the Orinoco delta in South America.

Ecuador Amazon – Malachite Butterfly

February 2, 2014 by Photographer Ravi

Ecuador Amazon – Malachite Butterfly

The Malachite (Siproeta stelenes) is a neotropical brush-footed butterfly. The malachite has large wings that are black and brilliant green or yellow-green on the upper sides and light brown and olive green on the undersides. It is named for the mineral malachite, which is similar in color to the bright green on the butterfly’s wings.

Ecuador Amazon – Out on a Limb

February 1, 2014 by Photographer Ravi

Ecuador Amazon – Out on a Limb

A couple of birds sitting on the branch of a dead tree nicely silhouetted against a blue sky with fluffy clouds

Ecuador Amazon – Butterfly Colors

January 31, 2014 by Photographer Ravi

Ecuador Amazon – Butterfly Colors

A blending of colors in the jungle

Ecuador Amazon – Greater Ani on a Tree

January 30, 2014 by Photographer Ravi

Ecuador Amazon – Greater Ani on a Tree

The Greater Ani (Crotophaga major) is a large bird in the cuckoo family. It is a breeding species from Panama and Trinidad through tropical South America to northern Argentina.

Ecuador Amazon – Hoatzin Pair

January 29, 2014 by Photographer Ravi

Ecuador Amazon – Hoatzin Pair

The Hoatzin is notable for having chicks that possess claws on two of their wing digits. The alternative name of “stinkbird” is derived from the bird’s manure-like odor, caused by its digestive system

Ecuador Amazon – Hoatzin

January 28, 2014 by Photographer Ravi

Ecuador Amazon – Hoatzin

The Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin), also known as the Stinkbird, is a species of tropical bird found in swamps, riparian forest and mangrove of the Amazon and the Orinoco delta in South America.