PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP SKYE&TORRIDON

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1 PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP SKYE&TORRIDON

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3 SKYE AND TORRIDON TRIP OVERVIEW DATES April 2017 DURATION 4 nights LOCATION Skye and Torridon COMFORT Classic TRIP GRADING Easy PRICE 1425 Spend 5 days developing your photography skills with Colin Prior Enjoy access to some of the most varied and dramatic landscapes in Scotland Private en-suite accommodation at the Eilean Iarmain Hotel Enjoy fresh local cuisine in the 2AA Rosette restaurant Tutorials and critique sessions with individual feedback on each participants work Workshop restricted to nine clients plus Colin and assistant TRIP DETAILS Our base at the Eilean Iarman Hotel gives us quick and easy access to locations in both Skye and Torridon. The emphasis is very much on dawn photography and with suitable weather, we will typically depart at 5.00 a.m. for locations in south Skye, returning for a full breakfast at 8.30 a.m. After breakfast, we will depart for another location and return around 6.00 p.m. Apart for one evening, we forgo shooting at sunset which allows the group to relax and enjoy dinner which runs through the period. If time permits, Colin will give individual feedback on some of the days images and towards the end of the workshop a group critique will be organised.

4 SKYE AND TORRIDON TRIP DETAILS WHAT S INCLUDED IN THIS PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP Four nights accommodation in a four-star guest house. Each client will have private accommodation with en-suite facilities. Breakfast, packed lunches and evening meals are included throughout. Personal tuition, critique sessions and tutorials. All transport during the trip, starting and finishing in Inverness. GRADING: EASY Easy straightforward hiking generally over good trails with no major ascents. The days are fairly leisurely and we spend about 6-8 hours outdoors. Terrain underfoot is mainly on paths or hill trails which may be muddy in places. Daily walks are mainly glens or coastal hikes with some ascents up to 450m (1500ft).

5 TRIP ITINERARY Below is a typical itinerary, which inevitably will change to take advantage of the optimum weather conditions each day. The decision about the following days location will be made in the evening when the most accurate forecast has been studied. Day 1 - Pickup and Fairy Pools, Glen Brittle Colin will meet you underneath the main display board in the arrival hall at Inverness Railway Station at 8.30 a.m. on Friday. The overnight train from London arrives at 8.30 a.m. and if you are on this train, please let us know in advance. Inverness is a small station so it will be easy to identify Colin. On the final day of the workshop we will return you to Inverness Railway Station at 3.00 p.m. allowing clients to connect with the evening services south. After the group has assembled, we will drive to our hotel where we will drop off our bags and head out to the Fairy Pools in Glen Brittle. The Fairy Pools are a series of waterfalls with deep pools, which drain Coire na Creiche in the Cuillin Massif. Day 2 Ord and Old Man of Storr An early morning shoot at Ord to photograph the sunrise across Loch Eishort to the Cuillin and returning for a full breakfast. We will then drive to the Old Man of Storr in the north of Skye and climb the well-maintained path, which passes under the basalt pinnacle of the Old Man. It s a haunting landscape with endless photographic possibilities. An early dinner at Portree s best fish restaurant follows and if the weather is fine, we will drive to Sligachan and re-position for the sunset. Day 3 Torridon and Loch Maree Our trip today takes us to Torridon where we will have the opportunity to photograph some of the most spectacular mountains in Scotland, which include Beinn Alligin, Liathach and Beinn Eighe. After lunch we will head towards Kinlochewe where Slioch rises from the north shores of Loch Maree behind stands of ancient Scots pine. Dinner in Plockton. Day 4 Elgol and Boreraig An early start this morning to shoot sunrise over the Cuillin from Elgol. The headland and beach area offers infinite photographic possibilities with views across Loch Scavaig to the Cuillin. Return for full breakfast. Our destination this afternoon is to Boreraig, an isolated spot on the shores of Loch Eishort where the remains of a pre-crofting township stand. It was from here in 1853 that Lord MacDonald forcibly evicted 120 men, women and children. Day 5 - Kintail After checking out, we will drive to Kintail to photograph a wild and spectacular series of waterfalls on the River Shiel. The river in this section drops around thirty metres and has created deep pools overhung by rowan, hazel and willow trees. After lunch we will depart at 1.00 p.m. to facilitate an arrival at Inverness Station at 3.00 p.m. where the workshop will conclude.

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7 MORE INFORMATION GETTING THERE This trip starts and finishes in Inverness. For train timetables, costs and reservations follow these links: TRIP PRICING The trip price is 1375 per person. Group size is up to nine clients and this ensures that Colin can give a oneto-one tuition and a critique session. THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE: MEETING INSTRUCTIONS Colin will meet you underneath the main display board in the arrival hall at Inverness Railway Station at 8.30 a.m. on Friday. At the end of the workshop on Sunday, we will return you to Inverness Railway Station at 3.00 p.m. Transport to and from the workshop start/end points Travel insurance and personal equipment Meals not mentioned in the itinerary Alcohol and soft drinks, laundry Gratuities Any other items not mentioned as included RECOMMENDED PERSONAL EQUIPMENT ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD Situated in a secluded bay with its own stone pier and views across the Sound of Sleat, to the Knoydart peninsula, the Eilean Iarman Hotel is ideally located for photographic locations throughout Skye. All guests have private accommodation, with excellent en-suite facilities. Dinner is in the conservatory, which has been awarded 2 AA Rosettes. Complimentary internet is available in the sitting room and bar area. The ability to respond to Scotland s changeable weather with appropriate clothing will enhance your enjoyment. The key is to bring comfortable clothing, which will maintain your body temperature under a variety of weather conditions. If you are at all susceptible to the cold, a down jacket or windproof fleece is the most effective way to keep warm and can quickly change your mental outlook. Lightweight boots Waterproof jacket and trousers Hat for sun protection or warmth Casual clothes for evening wear Personal wash kit Optional: sunglasses, sunscreen, and lip salve Head torch

8 PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT Camera equipment is very much a personal choice and is dependant on individual preference, budget and experience. Whether you shoot with a 35mm DSLR or a mirror-less system is unimportant. What is important however is that you are familiar with your camera s layout and menu structure and understand the differences between the shooting modes. Carrying equipment for every eventuality is also counter-intuitive and you should avoid your experience outdoors being overshadowed by the weight of your bag at the end of the day you re here to enjoy and not endure. The information below is intended only as a guide to help you get the most from your experience. Camera bag bring a camera bag that allows you to comfortably carry your equipment over rugged terrain. Backpacks distribute the weight between your shoulders and hips making walking much easier than a bag with a shoulder strap and are normally protected against wind and rain. Tripod the ideal tripod needs to be light enough to carry but heavy enough to perform in winds. A tripod is essential for landscape photography allowing camera settings to be used that would otherwise be impossible. A wide range of models are available from Manfrotto and Gitzo and for more advanced photographers, carbon fibre tripods offer a lighter weight solution but essentially do the same job as those made from aluminium. Lenses again, lenses are dependant on personal choice, budget and also the subjects pursued by each photographer. For travel photography an excellent solution is to have two zoom lenses such as a 24-70mm and a mm. With two lenses, a range of mm can be covered, which will account for 95% of your images. If you are interested in more intimate landscapes, a 100mm Macro lens opens up a wider range of possibilities. Backup and storage Ensure that you have adequate memory cards and a means of backing up your work, either on a laptop, ipad or supplementary storage drive. Bringing your own laptop will allow you to see what you have shot each day and will facilitate critique sessions. Remote release an indispensible accessory, which eradicates vibrations when the camera is mounted on a tripod. Spare batteries batteries can be re-charged daily if necessary, however it makes sense to bring a spare battery to maximise your opportunities of taking photographs. Lens cloth a lens cloth is useful for removing rain or sea spray if it finds its way onto a lens.

9 HOW TO BOOK We accept bookings online, by phone and post. Booking online is straight forward and enables us to confirm your reservation immediately. Before booking, it is important that you read the relevant Trip Dossier and our Booking Terms and Conditions. If you have any doubts regarding your suitability for a trip, please contact us. To book online, simply click the relevant link from the trip page on our website. You will then be asked to complete the online booking form and proceed to payment. All payments made are directly through Worldpay in a totally secure environment. For online bookings we accept payment by Maestro, Visa Electron, Visa Debit and Solo debit cards or Visa/Mastercard/American Express credit cards. Please note that there is no charge for payment by debit card but a 2% surcharge for payment by credit card. A deposit of 25% is required at the time of booking unless you are booking less than 56 days before departure. In this case, full payment of the trip price is required. Should you prefer, you can call us with your reservation and card payment. This will enable us to confirm your place although, in all cases, we require a completed booking form (either online or by post) with details of all persons travelling. If booking by post, we accept all of the above payment methods plus cheque or bank transfer. If booking online we will confirm your booking immediately, including a copy of the Trip Dossier and an invoice for payment of the balance. If booking by any other method, we will confirm your booking within seven days of receipt. INSURANCE It is a condition of booking that you are insured against medical and personal accident risks. This must include cover for the activities to be undertaken during the trip. We also strongly recommend you take out cover for cancellation and curtailment and baggage cover. We work with and recommend Campbell Irvine Insurance whose policies are specially designed for adventure holidays and are underwritten by AXA Insurance. Insurance can be arranged directly at:

10 C O L I N P R I O R E X P L O R E D I S C O V E R I N S P I R E COLIN PRIOR LIMITED 4 PRINCES GATE BOTHWELL GLASGOW G71 8SP T:+44(0) INFO@COLINPRIOR.CO.UK