Positioned on the same latitude as Greenland, Shetland is closer to the Arctic Circle than to Manchester. The west side of Shetland is open to the whole of the Atlantic Ocean, with the next stop America. The east side of Shetland is wave swept by the North Sea, with Norway in comparison being a mere 200 miles away.
The Shetland Islands offers photographers a diverse and beautiful opportunity to capture a wide variety of coastal landscapes. The dramatic coastline offers a diverse set of seascapes with big cliffs, sea stacks, sandy beaches, rugged rocky coastline and hidden bays. Shetland interior offers a beautiful low lying rolling moorland setting, interspersed with hundreds of lochans of varies sizes. In the summer there is a profusion of wildflowers around the lochans and in the autumn the moorland takes on the autumnal colours.
The weather on Shetland is constantly changing, creating a natural lighting show ideal for capturing a dramatic variety of atmospheric light across some of the most beautiful and dramatic views around Shetland. This ever changing light creates a continually varying scene before your eyes, forever changing with no two days, even no two hours being the same.
I am offering a unique personal experience of Wild Shetland, one to one, or small groups of no more than four people. I am the guide and tutor and depending on what YOU want from a workshop the workshop can be tailored to suit your needs and time.
Number of people:
- Groups between 2 and 4 people.
Small group landscape workshops are open to anyone of any skill level. Whether you want to try landscape photography, just starting landscape photography and want to improve your skills, or have been photographing landscapes for years, the workshops can be tailored to your group's needs.
Duration and Time:
- The days will last approximately 8 hours.
- These tours run throughout the year.
The day will take in some of Shetland's iconic landscapes, much of which has been designated National Scenic Areas for their outstanding natural beauty. The day will mainly concentrate on one of the many dramatic and inspiring coastlines; taking in big cliffs, sea stacks and lochans that will fuel your creativity.
Cost:
The cost for this tour is £175 per person.
Clothing and Requirements:
When preparing for your outdoor adventure, it's essential to gear up appropriately for optimal comfort and convenience. Be sure to wear warm attire, including a snug hat, insulating gloves, a reliable waterproof coat, and durable trousers, as well as sturdy footwear.
Transport
We will agree on a meeting point from which we will travel as a group in our transport to the different locations throughout the day.
Food and Drink
The price does not include food or hot drinks, so please bring your own pack lunch and drinks.
Equipment
You must supply your own photography equipment.
To photograph gannets underwater you need to give yourself time. Shetland weather is unpredictable and to work with gannets it needs to be relatively calm. For this reason, you need to allow a few days to be able to get the right weather conditions. The best way to do this would be to combine photographing gannets underwater as part of a photographic trip to photograph other species, such as otter photography or seabirds.
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