Malvern Hills Photography Workshop
Learn how to take better landscape photographs on our Malvern Hills photography course
The Malvern's are a unique range of hills that span across the three English counties of Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Gloucestershire. The Hills were designated an area of outstanding natural beauty in 1959. The summit of Worcestershire beacon is 1,394ft above sea level and boasts some truly fantastic panoramic views including the River Severn valley to the east and the Black Mountains of Wales to the west.
All the workshop locations have been hand picked by Neil to give you a diverse range of photographic opportunities. The Malvern Hills is no exception. The area contains some of the most ancient rocks in England, dating back to the pre-Cambrian period. The rocks provide ideal foreground interest for wide angle landscape shots. For those people wishing to experiment with larger telephoto lenses the hills provide an ideal vantage point for zooming in on specific areas of the countryside below.
Our meeting point for the day is The Malvern Hills Hotel. Here we will discuss digital photography, DSLR cameras and photographic technique in detail. Neil will also talk about composition, specifically the 'rule of thirds' and how employing this technique can improve your photography. Both successful and unsuccessful composition will be discussed and Neil will show you examples from his own portfolio of work.
After the introductory session we will head off into the landscape and put what we have discussed into practice. The Malvern's offer a wealth of interesting subject matter with 360 degree views across three English counties. We will explore the area close to the Herefordshire beacon, including Black Hill reservoir and British Camp - a man-made peak that offers stunning views of the Malvern's at sunset.
This workshop runs throughout the year and start/finish times vary depending on sunset times. Listings are for group workshops of no more than five people. If you would like to attend the workshop on a one-to-one basis this can be arranged. Please contact Neil with your proposed dates.
Equipment
Your gear for the Malvern workshop should include the following:
- DSLR camera (inc. memory cards and a spare battery)
- Sturdy tripod that enables vertical and horizontal camera positioning
- Wide angle lens
- Telephoto lens (optional)
- Polarising filter
- Neutral density filter (optional)
- Neutral density grad filters (optional)
- Remote shutter release
- Sturdy, waterproof footwear. Walking boots are ideal
- Outdoor or waterproof trousers and coat
Navigation
OS Explorer map: 190
OS Landranger Map: 150
SatNav: WR13 6DW
Walking: Moderate
Dates
One day group workshops (four people maximum)
Sunday 9th December 2012 - Places available
Saturday 20th April 2013 - Places available
Sunday 29th September 2013 - Places available
Cost - £75.00
One-to-one individual workshop (one person maximum)
Availability - please contact Neil for available dates
Cost - £95.00