Join me for the Peak District heather displays over this iconic landscape in August - 4hr Heather Peak District Photography Workshops | All levels welcome
Summary
Location: Peak District - Derbyshire/Staffordshire
Dates: 2024
Sat 17th Aug 18:00 21:30 - Derbyshire Surprise View
Sun 18th Aug 05:15 09:30 - Staffordshire - The Roaches
Sat 24th Aug 05:15 09:30 - Staffordshire - The Roaches
Participants: Max 6
Fitness: 3. Moderate
Photography Workshop Event Details: Heathers
Description: Peak District heather Workshops
Surprise View, perched atop Hathersage, is one of the best viewpoints in the Peak District. It's a perfect spot to admire the sunset and, on a clear night, is a designated 'Dark Skies' stargazing location. To access this special place, head uphill in a northerly direction from the car park and find the strangely shaped Mother Cap stone. Then, marvel at the vivid stars filling the Peak District's dark skies.
The Roaches, with Hen Cloud and Ramshaw Rocks, form a gritstone escarpment that marks the Peak's south-western edge. Best viewed from the approach along the Leek road, they stand as a line of silent sentinels guarding the entrance to the Peak District, worn into fantastic shapes by the elements.
The area is one of rock and heather, which once belonged to the Swythamley Estate. Following the break up of this estate, the site, including the Roaches and Hen Cloud (an area of 975 acres) was purchased in 1980 by the Peak District National Park Authority to protect this unique area and guarantee access for the public.
Description/Itinerary
Description - Peak District Photography Workshops
Peak District Photography Workshops - Heathers at Sunset
We visit Suprise View Hathersage in the Peak District
Surprise View, perched atop Hathersage, is one of the best viewpoints in the Peak District. It's a perfect spot to admire the sunset and, on a clear night, is a designated 'Dark Skies' stargazing location. To access this special place, head uphill in a northerly direction from the car park and find the strangely shaped Mother Cap stone. Then marvel at the vivid stars that fill the dark skies of the Peak District.
On Peak District Photography Workshops Alan will guide you through:
focusing in low light
tonal range and shadow and highlight recognition
composition and designing the shot in the dark
long exposure, set-up and calculating the right amount of time
Itinerary - Peak District Photography Workshops
Meet at designated location
Peak District Photography Workshops Briefing, preparation and set-up
Image shoot and reviews/tuition
Event finish
Location
Location - Peak District Photography Workshops
Peak District - Derbyshire - Hathersage
Gallery
My Approach
My Objective: Is to Improve Your Photography
“A good teacher gives you a gift for the rest of your life.”
That doesn’t mean “trophy” images – it’s the means to create images you like.
I aim to.
Provide you with an educational, fun, safe, well organised experience.
1. Help you improve your camera craft – settings and use of functions.
2. Help you use your equipment more effectively – lenses, tripods, filters etc.
3. Help you improve your creative thinking and composition.
4. Help you develop an approach to improving your landscape photography.
On Peak District Photography Workshops Alan will guide you through:
Thinking more about composition
Using colour, texture, shape and more
Framing and designing the shot
Using camera settings to vary the effects
Learn the impact of using long exposure, shallow depth of field and other techniques.
Recognise correct lighting, contrast and texture to shape and form each shot.
Work with Alan to review your shots, try new ideas and improve your Peak District Photography Workshops