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.
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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. |
