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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 guided in taking control of their camera to capture memorable images. Whether a complete beginner, enthusiast, aspiring professional or seasoned photographer, Andy provides comprehensive tuition to suit all levels in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.

Workshop participants have pre-booked, guaranteed places on the 10am 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 April 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.

There is still plenty to photograph in August with the herring and black-back gulls often posing on rocky outcrops. We tend to explore the whole island at this time of the year giving an opportunity to capture the great landscapes around the coast. The year culminates in the seal pupping season from late August through to the end of October.

Workshop dates for 2012
April 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
May 2nd, 9th, 23rd, 30th
June 6th, 13th, 27th
July 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
August 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
September 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
October 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th

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 South & West Wales. This saves £4 for a couple on the total price for the day! Non-members can join at Lockley Lodge.
Ferry £10, children £7.
Island landing fee £8, senior citizens £7, students £4, children under 16 and members of WTSWW free.

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 9.30am. This is where you purchase your landing ticket that I have reserved for you. This also guarantees your place on the Dale Princess which sails at 10am, tides and weather permitting. Participants must ring Andy the day before on 07977 562321 to confirm their attendance and for an update on the weather forcecast. The skipper makes the decision whether to sail around 8am on the day. 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 on 01267 268061, 07977 562321 or email andy@andydavies.info

Equipment required
Digital compact cameras or digital single lens reflex cameras (DSLRs) with interchangeable lenses. Lead to connect your camera to a laptop's USB port. Please ensure that batteries are fully charged. Camera manual and software installation disk.

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

Image galleries and comments from participants


Sue Naul
September 2011
     

Becca James
September 2011

Vanessa Hammond
September 2011

Emma James
September 2011
gull
Warren Feberry
June 2011
guillemot
Andy Clapham
June 2011
puffin
Crister Ringkvist
June 2011
puffin
Heather Bell
June 2011
Little owl
Fiona Betts
June 2011
gull
Kim Feberry
June 2011
puffin
Ann Grosart
June 2011
Tanya Grundy
Tania Grundy
June 2011
puffin
Debbie Bishop
June 2011
puffin
Tim Davies
June 2011
Wyndham Collins
Wyndham Collins
June 2011
Puffin
Terry Shinton
June 2011
puffin
Laura Kelly
June 2011
razorbill
Virginia Young
June 2011
puffin
Jerome Murray
June 2011

Barbara Harrington
June 2011
razorbill
Jayne Dunn
June 2011

Brian Pate
May 2011

Diane Carruthers
May 2011

Andy Carruthers
May 2011

Sirri Pate
May 2011


Gary Jenkins
May 2011


Ann Blackmore
May 2011


Ted Burnham
May 2011


Jane Burnham
May 2011

John Westlake
May 2011

Keith Westlake
May 2011

Keith Brown
May 2011

Puffin

David Pottinger
April 2011

Gareth
April 2011

Henryk Zyjewski
April 2011

Karen Pottinger
April 2011

Viv Edwards
April 2011

David Bolton
David Bolton
May 2010

Alison Johnson
Alison Johnson
July 2010

John Hubbard
John Hubbard
July 2010
John Pearn
John Pearn
July 2010
Alannah Ruthen
Alannah Ruthen
July 2010
Donna Longhurst
Donna Longhurst
July 2010
Jan Bird
Jan Bird
August 2010
Duncan Mcdonald
Duncan Mcdonald
August 2010
Robbie Scott
Robbie Scott
August 2010
Steve Bird
Steve Bird
August 2010

Sian Lewis
Sepember 2010

Paul Lewis
September 2010

Jan Hall
October 2010

Peter Salenieks
October 2010

 

 

 
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