Land of Passion: Colombia

We have been invited to conduct a comprehensive shoot for the Ministry over the next six months covering nature, ecotourism lodges, whale watching, birding, coffee plantations, and festivals.


Please read the terms and understandings:

1. This is a Wild Spot Foundation’s project to document ecotourism venues in Colombia; proper credit should be given to the Foundation as part of its ongoing ecotourism assessment program in developing countries;
2. That all of the photographs and intellectual property produced as a result of this project belong to the artist/writer/photographer/academic;
3. That each participant will donate royalty-free 10-20 images that will be part of an enormous photographic exhibit co-sponsored by Proexport Colombia, AVIANCA Airlines, Wild Spots Foundation (and others) during the Spring of 2010 in Miami, Florida. These images may also be used in a variety of publications produced as a result of this project including internet/web, books, CDs, etc.
4. That the assignment areas are by first come, first served. Spaces are limited.
5. The cost per person is $950 and includes r/t air from MIA-BOG-MIA, internal air/transportation, ground itineraries created by Ministry staff, English speaking Ministry press guides assigned for each group, all lodging, most meals, VIP invitation w/dinner at gallery opening in Miami in 2010. Part of the project fee also covers some of the mounting, framing, and printing of selected exhibit prints.
6. Each participant will be required to fill out an information form provided by the government.

There are several areas that have been selected by the Government to document. Please read each segment carefully and call Dr. Barker if you have questions (954-816-1974).

August 7-13, 2008   Medellin Flower Festival.

An extraordinary photographic opportunity with color, parades, festive events. Photo documentation of Medellin is also included.


www.worldisround.com article

southamericatravel.suite101.com article

August 28-September 7, 2008   Nuqui – the Colombian Pacific

With whale watching, birding, endangered species, jungle, scenics.


www.turiscolombia.andes.com tour description

November 8-15, 2008

Two concurrent programs will occur at this time. Each will include a concentration on a specific Colombian city.

Program 1: Andean Region (The Coffee Triangle) and Bogota. www.turismocolombia.com article http://english.bogotaturismo.gov.co/ Program 2: Cali & The Caribbean; Tayrona camping/turtle rescue & an Amazonia ecotourism lodge in Leticia. Google results for this region www.traveljournals.net on this region gosouthamerica.about.com on Cali