Reinier Munguia is a nature photographer based in Lakeland, Florida. His interest in photography started at the age of sixteen when he got his first camera. Since then, nature has been his favorite subject. His first published work came while majoring in Biology at the University of Puerto Rico. At the time, he was conducting studies on reptiles, but soon found a special interest in birds, to which he had dedicated great part of his life. As a teacher, he's recognized for his enthusiasm and passion for teaching others what he knows. He is currently working at the Polk Museum of Art, where he teaches black & white as well as digital photography. His teaching experience dates back to the early 90's when he taught several courses for the University of Puerto Rico. Reinier is also involved in several photography groups, including the Polk County Camera Club, where he teaches a series all year long workshops and seminars on different areas of photography. He also conducts several field workshops and expeditions throughout the year in various locations, including Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Arizona, Wyoming, Utah, and New Mexico. In his desire to educate the community about nature, Reinier is currently a nature and travel columnist for the Spanish newspaper "Visión Latina", a publication by The Ledger, a New York Times publication. He also brings wildlife and environmental presentations to schools in an effort to increase awareness of our natural resources. His nature and landscape photography has been recognized as one of exceptional quality, with great emphasis on details. Some of his wildlife photos are used in college textbooks, newsletters, and brochures. His passion for nature, and especially birds, can be seen on his wonderful bird photography, where he portrays the beauty of these magnificent subjects in their natural habitats.