Aventura entre Ríos y Bosques en Sarapiquí: Contribución fotográfica al WordPress Photo Directory
22 de julio del 2026
My WP Credits Journey: Final Project Report
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Introduction
Hello! My name is Juan Pablo Vega Murillo, and this is my final report for the WP Credits program at Universidad Fidélitas. During this program, I contributed to the WordPress Photo Directory by submitting original photographs under the CC0 license. This report summarizes my contributions, the challenges I faced, the knowledge I gained, and how this experience helped me grow as an open-source contributor..
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Teams and Projects I Contributed To
My project focused on sharing original photographs taken in Costa Rica, mainly landscapes, nature, and local scenery. My goal was to contribute high-quality images that anyone in the WordPress community could freely use in their websites and projects.
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Learning Resources
During this project, I used different WordPress resources to learn how to contribute correctly. The WordPress Photo Directory Guidelines helped me understand the rules for submitting photos and the quality they should have.
I also used the Make WordPress Photos Handbook to learn more about the Photos Team and how the review process works. The Learn WordPress courses helped me understand open-source projects and how the WordPress community works.
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Challenges and Solutions
One of my biggest challenges was choosing the right photos to upload. At first, I was not sure if my photos met the quality standards. I solved this by reading the WordPress Photo Directory Guidelines and carefully selecting my best photos before submitting them.
Another challenge was understanding why some photos were not accepted. Instead of giving up, I reviewed the feedback, learned from my mistakes, and improved my future submissions.
I also had to be patient during the review process because every photo is checked by volunteers. This taught me that good contributions take time and that quality is more important than speed.
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My contributions
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A narrow path winds through a lush green tropical rainforest in Costa Rica, with tall trees creating beautiful shadows
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A winding dirt path passes through green hills under a cloudy sky. Tall trees surround the path, creating a peaceful Costa Rica landscape.
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A keel-billed toucan resting on a moss-covered branch in a tropical rainforest in Costa Rica.
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Panoramic view of the rainforest in Sarapiquí, featuring a vast expanse of trees stretching to the horizon.
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Calm river in Sarapiquí surrounded by trees, with a small sandy and rocky riverbank.
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A peaceful river in Costa Rica with clear blue water reflecting the sky, surrounded by lush green trees under a bright blue sky.
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A stone path in a rural area of Sarapiquí, surrounded by vast green pastures and white fences
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Wooden suspension bridge viewed from the front, surrounded by large trees and abundant tropical vegetation.
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A yellow suspension bridge crossing a river in a tropical rainforest after the rain, in Sarapiquí, Costa Rica.
View PhotoKey Learnings from the WP Credits Program
The WP Credits program taught me that contributing to open-source projects requires responsibility, patience, and attention to detail.
I learned that every contribution, even a photograph, must follow specific rules and quality standards. I also understood the importance of reviewing my work before submitting it.
Another important lesson was that the WordPress community is based on collaboration. People from different countries contribute their time and knowledge to improve the platform.
New Skills Gained
During the WP Credits program, I developed new skills that helped me improve both personally and technically. I learned how to use WordPress.org, submit photos to the WordPress Photo Directory, choose better images, and create content for my portfolio website.
Personal reflections and next steps
Este programa me ayudó a comprender cómo funciona la comunidad de WordPress y por qué son importantes las contribuciones de código abierto. Disfruté compartiendo mis propias fotografías y viendo cómo eran aceptadas en el Directorio de Fotos de WordPress. Fue una experiencia gratificante que me ayudó a mejorar mi fotografía y a aprender más sobre WordPress.