Spring Birds of Prey Photography Workshop - £225 per participant
- When
- 11th - 12th May 2019
- Cost
- £225 per participant
- Availability
- fully booked
- This event has passed.
2019 – Spring Birds of Prey Photography Workshop
May 11, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - May 12, 2019 @ 4:00 pm
£225
Join NaturesLens for a Spring Birds of Prey Photography Workshop, photographing owls & raptors within their captivating woodland environment. Spring weather conditions offer stunning lighting variety throughout the day, providing unique opportunities to capture stunning images of birds of prey in rural Wales.
This workshop is ideally suited to both amateur & semi-professional photographers looking to expand their portfolio. NaturesLens leaders will provide guidance & advice when needed to assist you in making the most of every photography opportunity.
NaturesLens invites you to join Pui Hang Miles on a 1 ½ day birds of prey photography workshop, taking place across varied rural landscapes in mid-Wales capturing impressive images of birds of prey within an expanse of wooded & farmed rural land. Our guides will provide guidance & assist you in interacting with the birds, allowing you to capture magnificent stationary & in-flight images.
The fresh spring air & green foliage make the setting hugely attractive for photographers, & if we’re lucky, there may even be a bluebell or two. NaturesLens leaders will assist you in honing in your composition & motion photography skills so that you obtain editorial-quality images to cherish for years to come. Over the Saturday afternoon & full day on Sunday you will have abundant opportunity to use the varied lighting conditions & different locations at your disposal.
We will have extensive access to our falconer’s land over the course of the workshop, providing you with optimum choice of positions from which you can photograph the elusive owls & raptors as they are held & released within the perfect controlled setting for you to capture impressive images. Our falconer has an experienced eye for photography, so he knows what nature photographers will be looking for & will assist accordingly when needed.
The format of this workshop consists of a special late afternoon/early evening session with an owl on Saturday, giving you an amazing opportunity to get up close to this magnificent bird & take close-up images; followed by a full day of birds of prey photography on Sunday.
Join us & venture into the expansive rural heartland of Wales, capturing majestic native birds of prey on camera as they thrive in their picturesque natural habitat. Places on our spring workshop are limited to ensure we can provide the best experience for every photographer, so book early to avoid disappointment!
- All photography sessions & appropriate permits
- Guidance & advice from our Photography Workshop Leader
- Accommodation
- All Drinks
- Any activities not listed on the itinerary
- Meals
- Personal expenses of any type
- Required Insurances
- Sundries
- Transportation to start location
- Darren - Birds of Prey - 2017
Was well worth the trip, got way more out of it than I could have imagined.
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- Sorry, all the available places for this past event, Spring Birds of Prey, have already been reserved; however, if you would like to be placed on a waiting list in case of any cancellations or to be notified should we decide to run another of these trips, please fill in the form below.This form collects your entered details for the purposes of a booking enquiry. Please view our privacy policy for full details on how we protect & manage your submitted data.
- How to Book
- Before booking, it is important that you read the relevant past event event page & our Booking Terms & Conditions. If you have any doubts regarding your suitability for this past event, please contact us. To book, simply click the relevant link from the event page on our website. You will then be sent a booking form & a copy of our terms & conditions. In order to secure your place on the selected past event, simply complete the booking form with details of all persons travelling & holiday indemnity, in relevant cases, & return to us (either by email or by post) with confirmation that the deposit has been paid. Payments should be made via bank transfer.
- Recommended Equipment
Recommended Camera Equipment
For this photography workshop, we would recommend that you have available, an array of lenses up to 400mm. An intermediate telephoto lens such as the 100-400mm would be perfect as it is extremely versatile. A wide angle would also be useful if you fancy capturing some birds in the environment shots.
If you own a lens with an aperture of f/2.8 within the recommended focal length, bring it! These will allow you to focus on your subject faster & will also be useful in low light conditions.
You should also pack a tripod to help steady your lens, especially when you are out photographing in the woods.
Recommended Clothing
The UK weather can be changeable so for this photography workshop, we recommending bringing layers since you can remove items of clothing as you start to warm up. You should also bring a waterproof jacket, waterproof trousers & good strong waterproof walking boots so you are covered for all eventualities.
- Additional Notes
- The past event itinerary is subject to change & is to be considered provisional. NaturesLens past events require a minimum number of participants in order to be viable. If this minimum number is not met, the past event may not go ahead. This past event has a minimum participant level of 5 plus NaturesLens guide(s). In the event that the minimum number for a past event to go ahead is not reached, NaturesLens reserves the right to cancel any given past event. In that event 100% of monies received will be returned. However, NaturesLens is not responsible for expenses incurred by its customers. Not all mentioned wildlife can be observed & photographed at all times of the year, thus some activities may be considered seasonal & not available. NaturesLens reserves the right to accept or decline any person as a member of any past event. Payment of deposit by past event participants or their representative constitutes their acceptance of all conditions contained herein. All bookings are made subject to our terms & conditions. Travel Insurance RequirementsIt is a condition of booking that you are insured against medical & personal accident risks. This must include cover for the activities to be undertaken during the photography holiday. We also strongly recommend you take out cover for cancellation & curtailment & baggage cover. We have made use of the services of Campbell Irvine Insurance in the past, Campbell Irvine has policies which are specially designed for adventure holidays & are underwritten by AXA Insurance. As an alternative, check your standard travel insurance, many bank accounts include suitable insurance as part of a packaged deal. Personal Travel Insurance can be arranged directly at Campbell Irvine. For photographic insurance, we highly recommend the services of Glover & Howe. We have made use of their policies for a number of years now, adjustments, policy maintenance & claims are handled in an easy & professional manner by them.
Spring Birds of Prey Photography Workshop Summary
The Spring Birds of Prey past event costs £225 per participant & takes place in Welshpool in the United Kingdom, between the dates of 11th - 12th May 2019. It is ideal for photographing barn owl, common buzzard, great grey owl, long eared owl, merlin, peregrine falcon & more. This past event is led by Pui Hang Miles for NaturesLens. Group size for this past event is a minimum of 5 participants & a maximum of 7, plus Pui Hang. We consider this to be an event of Easy level of exertion, if you have any questions about your suitability for this event, please contact us prior to making a booking enquiry. The past event starts & ends at Castle Caereinion. .
Spring Birds of Prey Photography Workshop Payment Details
- Deposit required to secure a place: £225 payable upon making a booking.
- Final balance payment due: February 11th, 2019*. Bookings made after this date will require the full payment to secure a place.
- Bookings close: May 1st, 2019.
- No-interest payment plan: we offer a no-interest payment plan for our photography holidays. Please enquire for details.
- * Unless stated otherwise on our event booking form.
Financial Protection
NaturesLens Limited is a company committed to customer satisfaction & consumer financial protection. We are therefore pleased to announce that, at no extra cost to you, & in accordance with ''The Package Travel, Package Tours Regulations 1992'' all passengers booking with NaturesLens Limited are fully insured for the initial deposit, & subsequently the balance of monies paid as detailed in your booking confirmation form. The policy will also include repatriation if required, arising from the cancellation or curtailment of your travel arrangements due to the insolvency of NaturesLens Limited. This insurance has been arranged by The Travel Vault in conjunction with Towergate Travel through Zurich Insurance PLC.
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