Secrets of Belize - a Nature Photography Adventure in the Belize Interior.  Offered by Nature Photography Adventures and led by Diane Kelsay and Bob Harvey.  A nature photography adventure designed by nature photographers for nature photographers.

 

December 3-11, 2011 (includes an overnight at Tikal in Guatemala)


Grade 2


Images from 2007 Photography Adventure
Images from 2005 Photography Adventure

Secrets of Belize takes you on a photo safari to some of the best places to photograph the wildlife and beauty of Belize. The workshop is designed to put you in the best places for the best light.

Bob Harvey and Diane Kelsay have spent many months in Belize since 1990 working among its natural and cultural treasures - and will use this workshop to introduce a small group of participants to some of their very favorite places.

We will capture stunning images of wildlife, explore geologic formations for the best angles, and take time to make great images of spectacular Mayan ruins. We will explore little known parts of Belize that traditional tours miss.

We will dedicate ample time in each location to capture quality photos.

We will spend evenings discussing photo techniques and tips for the following day’s outing. We'll also explore the magnificent grounds of our host nature lodge with cameras, capturing outstanding close-ups, bird photos, and unique nature images.  Individual coaching will be given in the field.
Included in the safari, is a trip to both Tikal and Caracol, the two most impressive Mayan sites in the region. The group will also visit other fascinating Mayan archaeological sites.

All outings will be guided and facilitated by local Belizeans. Lodging will be in quality nature oriented facilities, known for great service and food. 

This workshop is a great opportunity to bring along a companion who likes to travel with you - but isn't absolutely addicted to photography.  There is plenty for that partner to enjoy on these guided outings.  We'll be guided by one of the best interpretive guides in the Americas!

  • Cost: $2,960 per person, double occupancy

  • Cost: $3,560 per person, single occupancy

  •  Begins and ends in Belize City.

  • Cost includes all lodging, most meals, guided outings, transfers, service charges.

  • Participants must be in good health, and be willing to try new things.

  • Minimum enrollment = 6

 April/May 2011 Application
December 2011 Application
Cancellation Policy

You may pay by check or credit card (see application) or online using PayPal.

Pay Deposit online with PayPal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Suggested Equipment and Supplies
**A Digital SLR, capable of manual operation - you'll want wide angle, close up, and telephoto lenses
*OR a fixed zoom Digital camera capable of manual operation
*We suggest a notebook computer for image storage and review, portable hard drives for storage, and a battery charger
*An off-camera flash and a slave or remote trigger would be fun for the caves.
*You'll enjoy a tripod on this adventure

*Rain jacket, trail shoes, and outdoor clothes
*A spirit of adventure

Weather and Climate Information



         
 

2010

     

Yellowstone in Winter
(2 Sessions)

Explore Yellowstone's winter wonderland by snow coach, capturing images of pristine winter scenes, abundant wildlife, and exciting thermal features...

Complete

Complete

Jan 2-9

Jan 10-17

Costa Rica 

Birds and butterflies, monkeys and tree frogs, rainforests and volcanoes, coffee plantations and canopy trails...  Our Costa Rica adventure is filled with great photographic opportunities in a variety of ecosystems...

Complete

Jan 26 - Feb 4

Tanzania
Photography Safari

Timed to meet the great migration in the Serengeti, our safari takes you to some of the great parks and protected areas in northern Tanzania in search of lions, zebras, giraffes, cheetah, hyenas...

Complete

Feb 20 -
Mar 2

Galapagos
Photography Adventure

We have arranged an itinerary that takes us away from the crowds to the little visited islands in search of close up encounters with a great diversity of wildlife.. Complete May 16-29

Mastering Photography Techniques Classroom Workshop

It's time to cut through the voodoo and take control of your camera.  Give us three days and we'll send you home armed with knowledge, unafraid of making your own decisions in the field, and prepared to follow those decisions into the digital darkroom. Space Available Sept 17-19

Southwest Sun, Shadows, Sandstone, & Slot Canyons!

Monument Valley, Mystery Valley, Antelope Canyon and more as we explore the red rocks and strong light of this magic land of Navajo and Anasazi!

Full

Sept 20-25

Designing Images Classroom Workshop

Join us for some serious lectures on Image Design, focusing on the techniques and tools you can use to improve your images in the field and in the digital darkroom.  We'll highlight the new tools in PhotoShop CS5 that relate to image design.  Based near Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia.

Space Available

Oct 7-10

Wild Bunch in Belize

Wild Bunch 
A group of "more adventurous" photographers will explore caves, Mayan sites, rainforest trails...

Full

Nov 5-14

         
 

2011

     

Yellowstone in Winter
(2 Sessions)

Explore Yellowstone's winter wonderland by snow coach, capturing images of pristine winter scenes, abundant wildlife, and exciting thermal features... Full

Full

Jan 2-9

Jan 10-17

Costa Rica  

Birds and butterflies, monkeys and tree frogs, rainforests and volcanoes, coffee plantations and canopy trails...  Our Costa Rica adventure is filled with great photographic opportunities in a variety of ecosystems... Limited
Space Available

Jan 30 - Feb 8

Tanzania
Photography Safari

Timed to meet the great migration in the Serengeti, our safari takes you to some of the great parks and protected areas in northern Tanzania in search of lions, zebras, giraffes, cheetah, hyenas... Space Available

Feb
16-26

Argentina's Iguazú Falls
and Peninsula Vald
és

New Adventure
Combine a waterfall photography extravaganza with a million penguins - and throw in an up-close and personal séance with 40 or 50 of your new best elephant seal friends...
Full

Mar
19-29

Oregon Wine Country New Adventure
We'll taste and photograph our way through Oregon's wine country, finding spring growth in the vineyards, gushing waterfalls, rich pinots, and vibrant flowers.
Space Available

May
15-22

Galapagos Photography Adventure

We'll unveil our new Galapagos North & West Itinerary with this adventure!  Count on great wildlife, above and below water! Space Available

June
5-15

Kenya Wildlife Safari

New Adventure
Lions and giraffes and rhinos!  And unique cultural encounters!  All culminating in the Maasai Mara to experience the great migration crossing the river!
Space Available

Sept
17-28

India

New Adventure
Pushkar Camel Fair, Taj Mahal, Tigers, Delhi, Jaipur, the Amber Fort, Fatipur Sikri - a fun mix of nature and culture and photography!
Space Available

Nov
3-18

Secrets of Belize Our Belize Adventure explores Mayan sites, rainforest trails, and caves, capturing the Indiana Jones feel of this uniquely protected small country in Central America! Space Available

Dec
3-11

         
 

2012

     

Yellowstone in Winter
 

Explore Yellowstone's winter wonderland by snow coach, capturing images of pristine winter scenes, abundant wildlife, and exciting thermal features... Space Available

Jan 7-14

Costa Rica 

Birds and butterflies, monkeys and tree frogs, rainforests and volcanoes, coffee plantations and canopy trails...  Our Costa Rica adventure is filled with great photographic opportunities in a variety of ecosystems... Space Available

Jan 28 - Feb 6

Tanzania
Photography Safari

Timed to meet the great migration in the Serengeti, our safari takes you to some of the great parks and protected areas in northern Tanzania in search of lions, zebras, giraffes, cheetah, hyenas... Space Available

Feb
15 - 25

Patagonia

New Adventure
Explore southern Chile and Argentina finding huge glaciers, Torres del Paine, condors, guanacos, Tierra del Fuego and scenery that will simply amaze you!

Join the list of interested parties

March

Galapagos Photography Adventure

North & West Itinerary.  Amazing opportunities with wildlife above and below water - and scenery - and great geological wonders. 

Space Available

April
8-18

Galapagos Photography Adventure Our Combined Itinerary featuring 15 days in the Galapagos!  This itinerary is to die for - or evolve from!  Life changing experiences and many many great photography opportunities! Space Available April
8-25
Galapagos Photography Adventure Unveiling our new South & East Itinerary.  Amazing wildlife and landscapes!  Some of the most dramatic Galapagos scenery! Space Available April 15-25

Morocco

New Adventure
Join us for a cultural photography adventure in this magic land on the crossroads of history.  We'll explore tanneries and markets, architecture and cuisine, and venture into the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara!

Space Available

Apr 30 - May 12

Alaska Bears

New Adventure
Bears catching salmon in waterfalls in Katmai National Park!  Need we say more?

Join the list of interested parties

July

Ancient Lands
and Native Spirits of Peru

Explore the Andes with a focus on the Inca and Quechua!  Ample time in Machu Picchu and other Inca sites! Space Available

Summer

         
  Future Dates    
Borneo New Adventure Join the list of interested parties 2013
  Greek Isles New Adventure Join the list of interested parties 2013
  Antarctica New Adventure Join the list of interested parties Feb 2014

Note:
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