Tegucigalpa, Honduras - DPChallenge Forums

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

10/25/2005 08:17:52 AM · #1

On Saturday morning I leave for Tegucigalpa, Honduras to do a photo story about a small village who will receive fresh water for the first time thanks to a church that has drilled a well and will now be installing the pump and piping. I have been to Honduras before but this time it will be for the sole purpose of photography. I'm doing this story for myself, my portfolio and for the church that is going to do the installation.

I received some great last minute advice before leaving for Italy in the spring, so please post some more last minute encouragement/advice as I prepare for this trip! Thanks!

Some advice I've already received and heeded:

1) Immodium (that came in very handy last time)
2) Tuck your pants into your socks anywhere near the rivers
3) Bring candy for the kids in the village
4) Don't storyboard the photo story...take it as it comes but continuously take photos
5) Flashtrax...leave the laptop at home

conglett

Nikon D70

10/25/2005 08:34:24 AM · #2

Bribe money?

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF for Nikon

10/25/2005 04:47:20 PM · #3

Originally posted by conglett:

Bribe money?

That's what the candy is for...anyone else?

Apple iPhone

10/25/2005 04:48:47 PM · #4

suntan lotion
edit to add:
extra batteries

Message edited by author 2005-10-25 16:49:12.

pidge

Canon EOS-7D Mark II

10/25/2005 04:54:33 PM · #5

Might want to check out if you need anti maleria pills, and maybe some shots like hep a/b, yellow fever (I got them when I wento Brazil though they are not required). Since you've already been, this may be a moot point

Maybe a bug hat or something as well
Maybe some old baseball caps or perfume samples if you have them for the adults in the villages

Your passport!
Cheers and have a safe trip

SteveJ

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

10/25/2005 04:54:36 PM · #6

flight tickets?
camera?

kirsty_mcn

Olympus E-500 EVOLT

Olympus 17.5-45mm f/3.5-5.6

10/25/2005 04:54:42 PM · #7

no particular advice, but have a great time, sounds like a good opportunity. Can i come??? pleeeeease..??? lol

Be sure to show us the photos when you come back ;-) and some info on the background if thats ok, sounds interesting.

10/26/2005 08:03:19 AM · #8

Flight tickets, check!
Camera, double check!
Immunization, check!
Malaria pills...somebody else is bringing some.
suntan lotion...nah, it's the rainy season
hat, check!
extra batteries, check check!

Anything else?

Tamron SP AF 24-135mm f/3.5-5.6 AD Aspherical IF for Canon

11/07/2005 09:30:36 AM · #9

I'm back...I took three thousand photos, found out you can get a sunburn in the rain and once again was sad to leave such a beautiful country. I've just started going through my photos but I've put up the first three on my website ( //www.mikeschneider.ca - under "Nueva Aldea").

Please check back for many many more throughout the week.

Message edited by author 2005-11-07 09:30:53.

nards656

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

11/07/2005 10:35:41 AM · #10

I've been to San Pedro Sula and La Cieba, but that was before I owned a digital camera or took photography seriously, and I missed a lot of opportunities. Indeed a beautiful country with TONS of photographic opportunity.

By the way, I also like the shots of the "Harvard" plane, even though we Americans regard those as "Texans". :) Love to watch 'em fly!

coolhar

Canon PowerShot Pro 90 IS

11/07/2005 12:00:55 PM · #11

When you have time I'd like to hear about your trip as well as look at some of the pics. I'm sure you have some interesting stories to tell. Most important thing is that you made it back safely, welcome home.

Message edited by author 2005-11-07 12:01:52.

Brent_Ward

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L USM

11/07/2005 12:04:57 PM · #12

water purifier. Also the UV insert into a nalgene bottle to kill everything the filter doesn't. ;o) Rain gear and a good pair of goretex hiking boots. DEET. lots of DEET!! Might also want to pick up a mosquito net hat.

Message edited by author 2005-11-07 12:05:38.