Join Welsh photographer Andy Davies for an unforgettable day on Skomer Island learning how to use your digital camera to capture the stunning landscapes and rich wildlife. This is a truly world class destination and the memories will stay ingrained for a lifetime. One can just imagine Sir David Attenborough commentating in the background. Andy will provide hands-on expert tuition to small groups who are introduced to the basics of photography.

Workshop participants have guaranteed places on the first island crossing of the day on the Dale Princess and privileged use of the library in the Warden’s House to review images on a computer. We return on the last boat of the day giving us as much time as possible on the island.

Workshops begin in May when the puffins, guillemots and razorbills are busy building nests and courting. An unmissable landscape panorama unfolds in May when the island is covered with a carpet of bluebells and red campion. Mid-June to mid-July is the time to capture the iconic shot of a comical puffin with an impossible number of sandeels crammed in its beak. The year culminates in the seal pupping season from late August through to the end of November.

Workshop dates for 2010
July 21st and 28th.
August 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
September 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th

The Dale Princess crossing leaves from Martins Haven and is subject to weather conditions and workshops may be cancelled or return times changed at short notice. Contact Dale Sailing for additional information.

Cost
Workshop £95. £10 discount for members of the Wildlife Trust for West Wales.
Ferry £10, children £6.
Island landing fee £7, senior citizens £6, students £3.50, children under 16 free and members of WTSWW £3.50.

Location
Use the AA's route planner for directions. The location of Martins Haven and Skomer Island can also be found on Google Maps or the Ordnance Survey's Get-a-map.

Joining Instructions
We meet at Lockley Lodge which is just down the road from the National Trust car park at 9am. This is where you purchase your landing ticket that I have reserved for you (no need to start queuing at 7 in the morning!). This also guarantees your place on the Dale Princess which sails at 9.30am, tides and weather permitting. The £10 fee per adult is payable in cash to the boatman.

How to book
Numbers are limited and workshops must be booked a day in advance. Contact Andy Davies on 01646 636627 or email andy@andydavies.info

Equipment required
Digital compact cameras with manual capability or digital single lens reflex cameras (DSLRs) with interchangeable lenses. Bring a packed lunch and something to drink.

Optional
Laptop computer loaded with Adobe Photoshop. Trial versions can be downloaded from the Adobe website. Tripod.

Image galleries and comments from participants

David Bolton

Alison Johnson