Food, Transportation, LNT, Group Etiquette

Food The food on this trip is absolutely amazing! All food is included (except alcohol) In the city we will enjoy some of Bogota’s nicest restaurants for our meals. When we are in the jungle in Mavicure we will enjoy delicious meals made by our hosts. Expect fresh fish, tropical fruits, rice, potatoes, and beans. […]

Packing Lists and Weather

Camera Gear and Other Equipment DSLR or Mirrorless Camera. Lenses from wide to telephoto. We recommend the following lenses or equivalent: Ultra Wide (14-24mm or 16-35mm) Mid Range (24-70mm) Short Telephoto (70-200mm) Optional – Long Telephoto (100-400 or 200-500mm) Sturdy tripod. A drone for Mavicure is highly recommended Extra Memory Cards (we recommend at least […]

Weather

At this time of year the weather is typically excellent for photography, with lots of mixed clouds and sun, which means great light. Expect temperatures between 30°F and 70°F (-1°C – 21°C). Also, don’t forget that even though a 50° morning doesn’t sound very cold, it can be downright chilly when you are standing still […]

How to Make the Most of This Trip

1) Get Rid of Your Photography Expectations There is arguably nothing more important to having a satisfying photographic experience than shooting from a standpoint of zero expectations. At every location we will be on the lookout for many kinds of scenes and compositions, from grand to intimate. Therefore, not having a fixed idea of what […]

Itinerary and Trip Overview

Day Town Date Day Itinerary Day 1 (Arrival)* Bogota 8/22/2024 Thursday Client greet and welcome dinner Day 2 Mavicure 8/23/2024 Friday Fly to Mavi Day 3 Mavicure 8/24/2024 Saturday Mavicure Day 4 Mavicure 8/25/2024 Sunday Mavicure Day 5 Bogota 8/26/2024 Monday Fly home from Mavi Day 6 Bogota 8/27/2024 Tuesday Bogota CIty Tour Day 7 […]

Typical Daily Schedule

4:15 am – meet for coffee and fruit. 4:30 am – walk 15 – 30 minutes to our shooting location. 5:00 am – arrive on location 30 minutes prior to sunrise and begin exploring and shooting. 5:30 am – sunrise. 7:00 am – wrap up morning shoot, and walk back. 7:30 am – breakfast. Midday […]

Important Dates and Plane Tickets

Tour Dates   August 22, 2024 – First day of the tour. Arrive in Bogota prior to 4 pm. We will pick you up from the airport and transport you to our hotel. However, please don’t purchase your plane tickets to Bogota until we provide the go ahead.   September 3rd, 2024 – Last day of the tour. […]

Where and When to Meet

August 22, 2024 – First day of the tour. Arrive in Bogota prior to 4 pm. We will pick you up from the airport and transport you to our hotel. However, please don’t purchase your plane tickets to Bogota until we provide the go ahead.

Group Communication, WiFi, and Electricity

WhatsApp Group Chat Before the tour please download WhatsApp to your phone. This is how we will communicate and share photos during the trip. Mobile Phones Any factory-unlocked smart phone will work in Colombia. You can buy a local sim card from Claro if you need cell service Otherwise we recommend using Skype or WhatsApp […]

Colombia 2024

Welcome to the Exotic Landscapes of Colombia Photo Tour! Below you will find everything you need to know about the trip, from logistics, to packing lists, to photographic prep. Please review everything in detail and let us know if you have any questions at all. Please bookmark this page for easy reference.

Wildlife

New Zealand has two kinds of large wildlife: birds, and aquatic animals. We’ll see birds for sure, and in Mt. Cook and Fiordland it’s very likely that we’ll encounter two of my favorites: the kea (mountain parrot), and the fantail. In terms of sea life there’s an almost 100% chance we’ll see New Zealand fur […]

Acknowledgement of Risks and Image Use Agreement

Acknowledgement of Risks Please download and sign this form, and bring it with you to the initial meeting. You can also email us a digital signed copy.  Image Use During this tour we may take behind the scenes photos and videos of the tour participants. These photos are used to share among the group, as well […]

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