Don't tell anyone but Central America’s newest eco-destination, Honduras, has it all. Lost Mayan temples, majestic cloud forests, towering waterfalls, dazzling Caribbean beaches, deep jungle waterways, little-known tribal communities and an outstanding array of wildlife. A photographer's paradise.

There can surely be few better ways to learn or improve your photography than amongst such diverse scenery and colourful extremes. On this international photography course you’ll have the opportunity to photograph people, landscape, nature, travel and wildlife.

The Mayan culture lies at the heart of Central America and its influences can be seen in both art and architecture. From exploring Copan, probably the most important and certainly one of the most beautiful and artistically advanced of all the Mayan sites, you'll move on to the stark contrast of Celaque. Honduras’ highest mountain at 2,849 meters, with its magnificent high-plateau cloud forest, Celaque provides a different set of photographic challenges. This is truly primeval forest – towering trees covered with vines, ferns, and moss forming a dense canopy completely blocking out the sun, with very little undergrowth between the trees, and fantastic flora and fauna ideal for learning low light photography at its most challenging and rewarding.

Wildlife photography is also an option here with quetzals, trogons, toucans, hawks, or any of the other 150 bird species identified in the park, as well as rare mountain mammals such as jaguars, armadillos and tapir.

The journey down to the coast takes us through more beautiful scenery with opportunities to stop at remote waterfalls, before arriving at the Caribbean port of Tela. There we'll search out howler monkeys and hummingbirds, then kick back and relax in true Caribbean-style on the beach of Cocalito.

This coastal region also provides the opportunity to improve your people photography amongst the indigenous Garifunas, a coastal fishing community, originally African in origin. They traditionally live in thatched huts and their dances and food are something not to be missed. Colour, movement and expression are both a treat and a photographic delight.

A short drive down the coast is La Ceiba, jumping-off point for the virgin white beaches of Cayos Cochinos, a marine reserve consisting of a small archipelago of coral cays. Landscape and relaxation.

A photographic adventure that will stimulate the senses and inspire you to make better pictures.

• Mayan ruins of Copan and colonial tobacco town of Santa Rosa de Copan.
• Celaque National Park and cloud forest
• Pulhapanzak Waterfall
• Jeanette Kawas National Park
• Bay of Tela and the indigenous Garifuna communities
• Los Micos Lagoon
• Pico Bonito National park
• Cuero Y Salado wildlife refugeshoot based with some seminar tuition

Course tuition under the guidance of award-winning professional photographers Nick Meers and Chris Coe.

Accommodation:

• Casa de Cafe, Copan
• Gracias Hotel, Guancascos
• Hotel La Quinta, Ceiba
• Hotel Maya Vista, Rio Cangrejal

Transport:

• Private coach
• 4 x 4
• Garifuna longboats
• As we have course participants from around the world, we do not include international flights in the itinerary or quoted price. However, international flights can either be arranged by through High & Wild or arranged independently.

Booking Details

This Photo Iconic international adventure is arranged in conjunction with High & Wild. For a detailed itinerary, booking form, any destination-related questions, or to book a place, please contact Stuart Cornell at High & Wild tel 0 (+44)1749 671777 or email Stuart .

For all enquiries about photographic elements and tuition on this trip, please telephone Karen on 0 (+44)1728 669185 or email Bookings.

Photography course dates: The trip will take place from 22nd August to 4th September 2008. You should aim to arrive at and depart from San Pedro Sula airport. International flights can be arranged by High & Wild on request. Please also note that you will get the best prices for flights if you book early as they can be in high demand at this time of year. Extra nights and pre/post course extensions can easily be arranged.

Price: £1299 for twin-share, £1549 for single.

Deposit & confirmation: £300 per person deposit and a signed booking form is required to confirm your place. Please note that space is limited.

Price includes: All transfers, photographic tuition, accommodation and meals in Honduras as per the full itinerary, Tour Leader will accompany the group throughout, entrance fees during guided sightseeing.

Price excludes: International flights, visa fees, travel insurance, additional meals & drinks, laundry, tips and items of a personal nature.

Availability: This photography course is limited to a maximum of 14 photographers.

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