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Location Cres: It’s Autumn down on the Adriatic coast and most of the tourists have gone but the clear cobalt blue sea is still warm enough for a swim at this time of year. The island of Cres’ hidden bays and rocky beaches litter the craggy coastline, viewed from high on a rocky hill they dare to be explored. You could easily lose yourself for an afternoon and well into the evening light, camera in hand waiting for that magic glow.
In the Tramuntana region of northern Cres, pronounced “sress”, hill top villages stand out like beacons with pastel red tiled roofs. The vistas out to dozens of neighbouring islands in the Kvaerner Gulf create stunning seascapes as ships and yachts sail through the channels like cloud streaks in a deep blue sky. Just like Scotland, Croatia has hundreds of islands scattered down it’s coast all with their own special appeal and magical light.
Cres town, our base for a few nights has a collection of crumpled pastel houses that surround the edge of the harbour, with a long history including Venetian and Italian rule. The towns, laneways, small fishing boats bobbing in the harbour and worn smooth walkways all create an air of timelessness and charm .
Location Plitvice:
Back on the mainland, the contrasting paths and rustic walkways of Plitvice meander and twist through blue/green pools with waterfalls and cascades appearing around every corner. The Unesco World Heritage Plitvice Lakes are a series of around 16 lakes, waterfalls and cascades that run for around 8kms between Mala Kapela Mountain and Pljesevica Mountain, around 3 hours south of Zagreb. You can wander for hours capturing flowing cascades and plunging waterfalls set in a lush environment of trees and soaring cliffs.
Location Motovun:
Perched on a 277m high hill the small medieval town of Motovun commands fantastic views of the valley below with the jumbled hillside villas also making wonderful photographic subjects. Located in the region of Istria, Motovun is famous for it’s truffles, hill top location and yearly film festival. Located a short 1 hour drive after coming off the ferry from Cres.
Three great but very different Croatian locations to explore, experience and photograph for yourself in Autumn 2012.
Starts – 1st October 4pm at the Palace Hotel in the heart of Zagreb where you spend your first night (included) – meet up and briefing and evening city shoot.
Ends 9th October 5pm in Zagreb.
What’s included
Pick up and drop off in central Zagreb with transport to locations,
ferry tickets,
Plitvitce National Park entry,
8 nights accommodation,
Zagreb – 1 nights accommodation at the Palace Hotel, Zagreb with breakfast. Visit www.palace.hr
Plitvice – 2 nights accommodation at the Villa Lika in the heart of the Unesco listed Plitvice NP with breakfast. Visit www.np-plitvicka-jezera.hr/en/index.php
Cres town – self contained apartment – 4 nights
Motovun, Istria – 1 night
Refreshments / Breakfast & some lunch provisions
Tuition and guidance on location.
Photo tour fee £1985.00
Book online or email me to express your interest. Trip subject to 2 participant minimum.
Getting there: Note – UK earlybird flights Gatwick to Zagreb are currently (Jan 2012) around £100.00 return with Easyjet Zagreb is about a 2 hour flight from London Gatwick with Easy Jet.
Croatia Airlines also fly from most European centres.
Budget carrier Wizz Air also operate from some countries and flys to Dubrovnik from London’s Luton airport.
Zagreb airport is a 20 to 30 minute bus/ taxi ride to the centre of town. The Croation currency is the Kuna and is easily obtainable. Croatia is in my opinion more affordable than western european countires such as Italy and Greece and offers good vaue for money at most restaurants, cafes and bar. It won’t be long before Croatia becomes a full member of the EU so visit now and experience it as it used to be!
Not included
Does not include flights to Zagreb or airport transfers.
Evening meals.
Please ensure you have adequate travel/ medical insurance.
Croatia is not as yet a full member of the European Union, some visas may be required depending where you are travelling from (not required by UK citizens).
These popular photo tours explore the Isle of Skye, Highland castles, Loch Ness, Inverpolly, The North West Highlands and the beautiful Morayshire Coast, giving you a variety of photographic locations to learn new skills or improve your exsisting techniques.
Who is it for?
Anyone with a sense of fun and adventure, and a camera. Whether you a complete beginner, a serious enthusiast or just want to find yourself amidst magnificent scenery. During the week we’ll focus on improving your technical camera skills, composition, learn to see good light and tune your eye into a good image. A final review and image critique will take place towards the end of the week.
Group Size – max 6.
Where – 4 nights Single Occupancy Lovat Arms Hotel Beauly & 1 night Isle of Skye, Sligachan Hotel all with full breakfast
When – Commences Monday ends Saturday
Fee – £1195p/p
Detailed Itinerary
Schedule commences on Monday at 12:30PM (May and August) 10:30 AM (October/ November).
Details will be made available for each workshop. Locations may vary depending on time of year, please contact me prior to arrivingif you would like an update update.
Day 1 – Monday
Introduction and theory session. Photo location – Fairy Glen waterfall, Cromarty fishing village and Loch Ness.
We’ll kick off with an introduction at the Lovat Arms Hotel before we make our way to the Black Isle for our first photography session. A hidden waterfall in a narrow Glen is a great spot to get comforatable with our camera gear and learn to fine tune exposure and interpret histograms. A short, easy assignment in Cromarty on the tip of the Black isle will get you thinking before we finally head to the north shore of Loch Ness for a dusk session.
Day 2 Tuesday
Photo locations -Inverpolly, Loch Assynt and Achnahaird beach
9:30 AM We head North to Inverpolly & Assynt to spend the day on location, travelling through the scenic fishing town of Ullapool along the way. Just north of here you’ll notice the landscape changing. Photo opportunities abound with classic mountain peaks rising from the moorland. Inverpolly Nature Reserve features glacial lochs and iconic mountains like Cul Mor and Stac Pollaidh.
By the shores of Loch Assynt, 15th century Ardvreck Castle provides a dramatic location before moving on to photograph the craggy peak of Stac Polly from Loch Lurgainn. Weather permitting we’ll take a ramble up its slopes for amazing views of the Assynt landscape from near it’s summit.
Dinner in the scenic fishing town of Ullapool, returning to the Lovat Arms in Beauly later in the evening.
Day 3 Wednesday
Photo locations – The Moray coast, Hopeman, the bow fiddle Bow fiddle rock and Findhorn Beach
Time to head east and make our way over to the Morayshire coast. This is Single Malt whisky country where the famous Spey river makes it’s way to the sea. We’ll spend an hour or two photographing the scenic fishing town of Hopeman, take a walk along the beach and end the day photographing the dramatic rocky formations along the shoreline including the Bow Fiddle Rock and Findhorn beach.
Day 4 Thursday
12PM – 4PM Review, image critique Q&A session.
A more leisurely day. After an image review and editing session, we’ll have the option of photographing a location closer to home. Options may include Glen Affric,Plodda Falls, Reelig Glen and Urquart Castle.
Day 5 Friday
Photo locations – Eilean Donan castle, Isle of Skye
Overnight on the Isle of Skye returning to Inverness on Saturday .
After an early breakfast we’ll head off from the Lovat Arms to Eilean Donan Castle on the road to the Isle of Skye for our first shoot. We’ll get some classic morning shots of the castle perched out on Loch Duich from 2 vantage points.
Then it’s onto the Kyle of Lochalsh and over to Skye where we’ll make our way up the coast road north through the colourful scenic town of Portree and have the option of photographing the stunning rock formations and pinnacles around the Quiraing on the Trotternish Peninsula or the shore line around Duntulm and Elgol.
(Skye itinerary may vary and locations will be based on those most suitable for photography. The itinerary above is just one of several options).
Overnight accommodation will be at either the Sligachan Hotel or the Old Inn, Carbost depending on numbers and availability.
Day 6 Saturday
After breakfast we’ll head back to Inverness after a shoot around the Fairy Pools near the Cuillin mountains.
Highland Highlights workshop ends 1700 hours
Your fee includes 4 nights single occupancy hotel accommodation with full Scottish breakfast in Beauly and 1 nights B&B accommodation on Skye, refreshments, snacks and fresh fruit while on location, expert photography tuition, critiques and photoshop photo editing demo. Does not include meals or entry fees except where indicated.
*There will be various options available for meals so you can suit your own taste and budget. Good quality walking boots and wet weather gear are also recommended. If you’re unsure or have any questions please contact me for more specific info. Days/sessions vary in length but can average between 8 -12 hours in duration.
Getting Here
Inverness is serviced by Easyjet and Flybe and has an airport with connections from most main UK airports including London and Birmingham. Flight times are around 55 minutes.
Options to extend your visit to the Highlands are available, with additional tuition at a variety of other great locations.
Contact Glen for more info.
On hand at all times is practical help and advice from multi-award winning AIPP master photographer Glen C Campbell who’s been providing expert photo tuition for the last six years.
The price below is your deposit. You will be charged for the balance due before your tour.
These popular photo tours explore the Isle of Skye, Highland castles, Loch Ness, Inverpolly, The North West Highlands and the beautiful Morayshire Coast, giving you a variety of photographic locations to learn new skills or improve your exsisting techniques.
Who is it for?
Anyone with a sense of fun and adventure, and a camera. Whether you a complete beginner, a serious enthusiast or just want to find yourself amidst magnificent scenery. During the week we’ll focus on improving your technical camera skills, composition, learn to see good light and tune your eye into a good image. A final review and image critique will take place towards the end of the week.
Group Size – max 6.
Where – 4 nights Single Occupancy Lovat Arms Hotel Beauly & 1 night Isle of Skye, Sligachan Hotel all with full breakfast
When – Commences Monday ends Saturday
Fee – £1195p/p
Detailed Itinerary
Schedule commences on Monday at 12:30PM (May and August) 10:30 AM (October/ November).
Details will be made available for each workshop. Locations may vary depending on time of year, please contact me prior to arrivingif you would like an update update.
Day 1 – Monday
Introduction and theory session. Photo locations – Fairy Glen waterfall, Cromarty fishing village and Loch Ness.
We’ll kick off with an introduction at the Lovat Arms Hotel, before we make our way to the Black Isle for our first photography session. A hidden waterfall in a narrow Glen is a great spot to get comforatable with our camera gear and learn to fine tune exposure and interpret histograms. A short, easy assignment in Cromarty on the tip of the Black isle will get you thinking before we finally head to the north shore of Loch Ness for a dusk session.
Day 2 Tuesday
Photo locations -Inverpolly, Loch Assynt and Achnahaird beach
11:30AM We head North to Inverpolly & Assynt to spend the day on location, travelling through the scenic fishing town of Ullapool along the way. Just north of here you’ll notice the landscape changing. Photo opportunities abound with classic mountain peaks rising from the moorland. Inverpolly Nature Reserve features glacial lochs and iconic mountains like Cul Mor and Stac Pollaidh.
By the shores of Loch Assynt, 15th century Ardvreck Castle provides a dramatic location before moving on to photograph the craggy peak of Stac Polly from Loch Lurgainn. Weather permitting we’ll take a ramble up its slopes for amazing views of the Assynt landscape from near it’s summit.
Dinner in the scenic fishing town of Ullapool, returning to the Lovat Arms in Beauly later in the evening.
Day 3 Wednesday
Photo locations – The Moray coast, Hopeman, the bow fiddle Bow fiddle rock and Findhorn Beach
12:00PM Time to head east and make our way over to the Morayshire coast. This is Single Malt whisky country where the famous Spey river makes it’s way to the sea. We’ll spend an hour or two photographing the scenic fishing town of Hopeman, take a walk along the beach and end the day photographing the dramatic rocky formations along the shoreline including the Bow Fiddle Rock and Findhorn beach.
Day 4 Thursday
12PM – 4PM Review, image critique Q&A session.
A more leisurely day. After an image review and editing session, we’ll have the option of photographing a location closer to home. Options may include Glen Affric,Plodda Falls, Reelig Glen and Urquart Castle.
Day 5 Friday
Photo locations – Eilean Donan castle, Isle of Skye
Overnight on the Isle of Skye returning to Inverness on Saturday .
After an early breakfast we’ll head off from the Lovat Arms to Eilean Donan Castle on the road to the Isle of Skye for our first shoot. We’ll get some classic morning shots of the castle perched out on Loch Duich from 2 vantage points.
Then it’s onto the Kyle of Lochalsh and over to Skye where we’ll make our way up the coast road north through the colourful scenic town of Portree and have the option of photographing the stunning rock formations and pinnacles around the Quiraing on the Trotternish Peninsula or the shore line around Duntulm and Elgol.
(Skye itinerary may vary and locations will be based on those most suitable for photography. The itinerary above is just one of several options).
Overnight accommodation will be at either the Sligachan Hotel or the Old Inn, Carbost depending on numbers and availability.
Day 6 Saturday
After breakfast we’ll make our way to the wonderfull Fairy Pools near the Cuillin mountains for a final session before heading back to Inverness .
Highland Highlights workshop ends @ 1700 hours in Inverness
Your fee includes 4 nights single occupancy hotel accommodation with full Scottish breakfast in Beauly and 1 nights B&B accommodation on Skye, refreshments, snacks and fresh fruit while on location, expert photography tuition, critiques and photoshop photo editing demo. Does not include meals or entry fees except where indicated.
*There will be various options available for meals so you can suit your own taste and budget. Good quality walking boots and wet weather gear are also recommended. If you’re unsure or have any questions please contact me for more specific info. Days/sessions vary in length but can average between 8 -12 hours in duration.
Getting Here
Inverness is serviced by Easyjet and Flybe and has an airport with connections from most main UK airports including London and Birmingham. Flight times are around 55 minutes.
Options to extend your visit to the Highlands are available, with additional tuition at a variety of other great locations.
Contact Glen for more info.
On hand at all times is practical help and advice from multi-award winning AIPP master photographer Glen C Campbell who’s been providing expert photo tuition for the last six years.
The price below is your deposit. You will be charged for the balance due before your tour.
Lightstalker Photo Tour: Your chance to spend 6 fantastic days photographing the Highlands this spring. From your base in Ballachullish you’ll be able to explore and experience some classic Highland landscapes. There will be plenty time to improve your photography, capture great images and take in the magnificent scenery. You’ll be fully escorted when on location with myself, AIPP Master Photographer Glen C Campbell.
Who is it for?
Anyone with a sense of fun and adventure, and a camera, whether you a complete beginner, a serious enthusiast or just want to take a break and soak up the magnificent scenery. During the week we’ll focus on improving your technical camera skills, composition, learn to see good light and tune your eye into a good image. A final review and image critique will take place towards the end of the week.
On hand at all times is practical help and advice from multi-award winning AIPP master photographer Glen C Campbell who’s been providing expert photo tuition for the last five years.
Group Size – minimum 2 participants – max 6
Whats included – 5 nights single occupancy accommodation with breakfast – 4 nights Glencoe / 1 night Sligachan Hotel, Isle of Skye, ferry from Mallaig to Skye, guiding and tuition, transport to all photo locations, refreshments.
When – Commences Monday ends Saturday
Fitness level ** moderate
“The whole experience with stunning locations, good accommodation and good company is one I fully intend repeating in the very near future.” Janet Turnbull – Scotland
Detailed Itinerary
Departs Inverness at 9:30am on Monday, or you can go straight to the Ballachullish hotel venue where we will meet at 1:pm.
Day 1 – Monday
2:30pm Introduction – We’ll kick off with an introduction at the Hotel, answer any questions and make sure we’re comfortable with our gear.
Photo Locations – Glen Coe & Castle Stalker
Day 2 Tuesday
Photo locations – Glencoe and Glen Etive
AM – After a hearty Scottish Breakfast you have free time to edit your images or go for a wander.
11:30 AM We head into infamous Glencoe to spend the day on location, exploring the “weeping Glen”. A classic photography location and one of Scotland’s most well known. Waterfalls, brooding mountains and majestic Buachaille Etive Mor, probably Scotland’s most photographed mountain will feature.
Dinner – Clachhaig Hotel/Pub
Day 3 Wednesday
Photo locations – Glen Nevis and Glenfinnan
Morning – freetime to explore work on images or just relax
11:30AM – Time to head toward the UKs biggest mountain Ben Nevis. After a short drive through scotland”s adventure capital, Fort William and Glen Etive at the base of the mountain, we’ll walk up through Nevis Gorge above the water of Nevis. The Steall falls which cascade down the mountain side and views of “the Ben” provide photogenic subjects in a hidden grassy meadow littered with wild flowers.
Late afternoon we’ll travel west to Glenfinnan for our late session with its stunning views over the Highlander monument and Loch Sheil from the surrounding hills. The now famous viaduct (yes the Harry Potter one) along with the River Finnan also feature.
Dinner – Glenfinnan house hotel / Pub
Day 4 Thursday
11:30AM – 4:30PM Image review / image critique / Photoshop demo
A more leisurely day. After an image review and editing session, you’ll have a choice of photographic options depending on conditions, the Lochs and Black mount at Rannoch Moor, Loch Leven and the Grey Mairs tail or Glencoe.
Day 5 Friday
Photo locations – Arisaig & Morar beaches and the Isle of Skye.
We’ll check out around 10am and travel west through Fort William and Glenfinnan. The pristine beaches around Arisaig and Morar amoungst the finest in Scotland, with views to match. The small Ilses of Eigg, Muck and Rum lie off shore and the jagged peaks of the Cuillins of Skye dominate the view to the North West, our next destination.
Ferry to Armadale, isle of Skye from Mallaig 16:00hrs. Arrives 16:30hrs
We’ll focus on the coastline around Tokavaig on the Sleat Peninsula with views to the Cuillins in central Skye before travelling up through Broadford and onto Elgol for our dusk session, one of Scotland’s great panoramic vistas across Loch Scavaig to the Black Cuillin.
Dinner Broadford Hotel
Late on we’ll travel to Sligachan hotel at the base of the Cuillins where we’ll spend the night.
Day 6 Saturday
08:30 AM Breakfast and check out.
After breakfast we’ll have a photo session by Glen Sligachan between the Red and Black Cuillins before making our return back to Inverness via Eilean Donan castle on Loch Duich which we can photograph from 2 vantage points.
Estimated time back in Inverness around 3pm.
Additional Info
Does not include evening meals, lunches or entry fees except where indicated.
*Itinerarys and accommodation venues may vary depending on availability and weather conditions.
*There will be various options available for meals so you can suit your own taste and budget. Clothing:Good quality walking boots and wet weather gear are also essential. If you’re unsure or have any questions please contact me for more specific info. Days/sessions vary in length but can average between 10 -12 hours in duration.
Getting Here
Inverness is serviced by Easyjet and Flybe and has an airport with connections from most main UK airports including London and Birmingham. Flight times are around 55 minutes. Inverness flights are available through Amsterdam Schipol and Aberdeen from Frankfurt. Any questions or you need help getting here, just get in touch. Overnight trains are available from London Euston as are buses.
Contact Glen for more info.
From April to September the Scottish Highlands has very long hours of daylight. In these months sunrise can be as early as 04:45AM and dusk around 23:00hrs. These tours have been designed to offer free time in the morning* or evening and group contact time of around 8 – 12 hours per day. This is to ensure you get the most out of your photography and your Highland experience. Schedules, shoot times and locations may vary depending on weather and hours of daylight. *(Autumn tours have limited free time)
Highlander Photo Tour: Your chance to spend 6 full days photographing the Highlands this Winter. From your base in the Highland village of Beauly near Inverness, you’ll be able to explore and experience some classic Scottish landscapes. Winter offers better visability, shorter days, great light with the snow and ice adding to the drama of these classic locations. So wrap up warm and explore and photograph in comfort some of Europes last great wild places. There will be plenty time to improve your photography, capture great images and take in the magnificent scenery. You’ll be fully escorted when on location with myself, AIPP Master Photographer Glen C Campbell.
“I just want to say thank you for the week, it was one of the most unique experiences of my life and you have definitely made me a life long customer ” Robert Norman, Pheonix , Arizona – October Highland Highlights tour – 2010
Who is it for?
Anyone with a sense of fun and adventure, and a camera. Whether you a complete beginner, a serious enthusiast or just want to take a break and soak up the magnificent scenery. During the week we’ll focus on improving your technical / camera skills, composition, learn to see good light and tune your eye into a good image. The winter workshop will take in some classic Highland scenery within an hour or so’s drives from Beauly and feature a range of photographic challenges from photographing waterfalls, working to a brief and low light photography. Hopefully a dusting of snow and the odd frozen loch will add to the drama and mood. A final review and image critique will take place at the end of the week.
On hand at all times is practical help and advice from multi-award winning AIPP master photographer Glen C Campbell who’s been providing expert photo tuition for the last seven years.
Schedules, shoot times and locations may vary depending on weather conditions and hours of daylight.
Group Size – minimum 2 – maximum 6.
Where – 4 nights Single Occupancy at the Lovat Arms Hotel Beauly &1 nights Single Occupancy at a comfortable bed and breakfast guest house on the Isle of Skye.
Meals – B&B and refreshments included
When – Program commences Monday 09:30 ends Saturday 16:30 Cost – £1195.00p/p
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 – Monday
9:30AM Introduction and theory session. Photo location – Loch Ness & Foyers Falls
Day 2 Tuesday
Photo locations -Inverpolly, Loch Assynt and Achnahaird beach
We head North to Inverpolly & Assynt to spend the day on location, travelling through the scenic fishing town of Ullapool along the way. Just north of here you’ll notice the landscape changing. Photo opportunities abound with classic mountain peaks rising from the moorland. Inverpolly Nature Reserve features glacial lochs and iconic mountains like Cul Mor and Stac Pollaidh.
By the shores of Loch Assynt, 15th century Ardvreck Castle provides a dramatic location before moving on to photograph the craggy peak of Stac Polly from Loch Lurgainn.
Returning to the Lovat Arms in Beauly early evening.
Day 3 Wednesday
Photo location – Torridon and Wester Ross
The Torridon area is famous for its natural beauty and wildlife. Three famous brooding Highland mountains Ben Alligin, Liathach and Ben Eighe stand over Upper Loch Torridon and it’s this area that we’ll be exploring and focusing on. We’ll also wander the shores of magical Loch Maree and it’s classic Caledonian Pines. We’ll be well into winter conditions , so we’ll be making the most of the light and weather permitting getting to grips with some classic locations around Torridon and Wester Ross.
Day 4 Thursday
During the morning we’ll spend some time going over some theory , do an image critique and have photo editing session with Adobe Photoshop.
Afternoon photo locations – Cairngorm National Park, Loch Morlich sunset session.
Day 5 Friday
Photo location – Isle of Skye
Photo locations – Eilean Donan castle, Isle of Skye – Overnight on Skye.
9.00 AM After an early breakfast we’ll head off from the Lovat Arms to Eilean Donan Castle on the road to the Isle of Skye for our first shoot. We’ll get some classic morning shots of the castle perched out on Loch Duich from 2 vantage points.
Then it’s onto the Kyle of Lochalsh and over to Skye where we’ll make our way up the coast road north through the colourful scenic town of Portree and have the option of photographing the stunning rock formations and pinnacles around the Quiraing and the Old man of Storr on the Trotternish Peninsula, other options include the Fairy pools at the foot of the Cuillin Hills or the shore line around Duntulm and Elgol.
(Skye itinerary may vary and locations will be based on those most suitable for photography. The itinerary above is just one of several options).
Day 6 Saturday
After breakfast we’ll head back to Inverness after a shoot along the way. Concludes – Saturday 15:30hr
Info
Your fee includes 5 nights single occupancy hotel accommodation with full Scottish breakfast, refreshments, snacks and fresh fruit while on location, expert photography tuition, critiques and photoshop session. Evening meals will be in cosy pubs and hotels and are at participants own expense.
*There will be various options available for meals so you can suit your own taste and budget. Good quality walking boots and wet weather gear are also recommended. If you’re unsure or have any questions please contact me for more specific info
Inverness is serviced by Easyjet and Flybe and has an airport with connections from most main UK airports including London and Birmingham. Flight times are around 55 minutes. Inverness also has direct connections with Amsterdam’s
Schiphol airport.
If travelling by car you may make your own way to the venue, book an extra night (Sunday) or arrive Monday morning. If arriving by air or rail
*Extra nights may be available at a special discounted rates for Lightstalkers clients. Contact me with your requirements.
Options to extend your visit to the Highlands are available, with additional tuition at a variety of other great locations. Contact Glen for more info.
The price below is your deposit. You will be charged for the balance due before your tour.
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