BONAIRE - A DEDICATED UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE WITH LINDA DUNK

Photography with friends, winter sun and warm water

Sunday 17th November - Monday 25th November 2002 (9 days)

Leader: Linda Dunk

Group size limit: 10 photographers plus leader

Linda first visited Bonaire fifteen years ago, and her initial impressions of this location as a photographer's dream have been confirmed by subsequent visits. For an underwater photography course to be a success, a combination of a wide range of subjects, easy diving at any time (literally) of the day and night, reliable and speedy film processing, and professional teaching facilities is a must, and all of these needs, and many more, are met by Captain Don's Habitat, the resort chosen by Linda for her 2002 photography course. The reefs on Bonaire have been protected by Marine Park status for many years, so guaranteeing that underwater photographers a really fantastic choice of fish life and invertebrates, together with magnificent forests of healthy corals. Salt Pier allows the wide-angle enthusiast plenty of scope for creativity, while Town Pier is acknowledged worldwide as a great macro and night diving location. Visibility is usually good, currents slight, and access to the water, whether the house reef at Captain Don's, or further afield using the well-organised boat diving, could not be easier.

For those wishing to fast-track their underwater photographic techniques, Linda's evening lectures will cover topics such as 'seeing the picture', wide-angle and macro techniques, and composition, and are accompanied by notes for students. As always, Linda will be on hand to review films when they come back from processing, and will be encouraging participants to 'share your shots' with the group! Leaving the formalities aside, any learning process works best in a fun atmosphere, and what better place to discuss the day's successes (or failures!) with friends and fellow enthusiasts around the bar, as the sun goes down over Klein Bonaire, with a rum punch to hand!

Itinerary

Sunday 17th November: KLM morning flight from London (Heathrow), or a regional airport, bound for Bonaire via Amsterdam, arriving in the evening.

Monday 18th November - Saturday 23rd November: Six days of personal underwater photography tuition from Linda Dunk.

Sunday 24th November: KLM evening flight bound for London via Amsterdam.

Monday 25th November: Morning arrival at London (Heathrow), or a regional airport.

£1460 (non-divers: £900) London/London

Includes:

· Scheduled flights London (Heathrow)/Bonaire/London (Heathrow) by KLM.

· Airport transfers.

· 7 nights room-only accommodation on a twin/share basis in a Superior Double Room at Captain Don's Habitat.

· 6 days of diving to include 12 boat dives with one at night, unlimited shore diving both day and night, dive guide on boat dives, cylinders and weights.

· Linda Dunk's Underwater Photography Course.

Single Occupancy Supplement: £293. Please note that, while we will endeavour to find a room-mate for those on the expedition who are travelling alone and would prefer to share accommodation, in the event of a rom-mate not being available the single occupancy supplement will apply. Room-mates will be allocated on a first-come first served basis.

Deposit: £300

Kindly note that room upgrades and flights from regional airports are available. For details of the diving, accommodation and flights, please see the Bonaire entry earlier in this brochure.