Alpine Photographic Workshop
Wild flowersMountain viewsAn alpine photographic workshop, covering acres of wild flowers with the French Alps as a backdrop. Discover wild orchids, meadows of fresh alpine flowers or the vivid colours of fallen autumn leaves. Taste wild strawberries as we walk through some of the loveliest scenery imaginable. Picture Mont Blanc with the glowing pink hue of the setting sun.
International lecturer and local resident of Les Gets, France, Lucilla Phelps, takes small groups of photographers and horticulturists on a long weekend break. Former principal photographer of Sotheby's Auctioneers, Lucilla specialises in images of small objects and now brings her expertise to the enhancement and capture of wild flowers. Amble through alpine terrain where even locals seldom visit. The workshop will cover image enhancement and manipulation with the use of Photoshop.
The course on photographing wild flowers with Lucilla Phelps FRPS was a great opportunity to pick up some hints and tips from a Society Fellow, while walking up mountains and in alpine meadows, with all the fresh air and healthy exercise that implies. Summer in the Alps is spectacular, with its mountain meadows filled with wild flowers, butterflies, and cows. The weather is mild and warm, with brilliant blue skies and clear starry nights - David Land - Royal Photographic Society Journal
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DATES & DETAILS
2010 Summer dates
| Dates | Status |
|---|---|
| Thu, 03 Jun - Sun, 06 Jun | Full |
| Thu, 10 Jun - Sun, 13 Jun | Available |
| Thu, 17 Jun - Sun, 20 Jun | Full |
2010 Autumn dates
| Dates | Status |
|---|---|
| Thu, 07 Oct - Sun, 10 Oct | Full |
| Thu, 14 Oct - Sun, 17 Oct | Full |
£385
INCLUDES Workshop & lectures Chalet accommodation - individual rooms Meals - breakfast, picnic lunches, supper Geneva airport transfer
Flights not included
Airport transfer pick up/drop off times:
Thursdays: between 14:00-18:00
Sundays: between 18:00-22:00
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Itinerary
Day 1
- picked up from Geneva Airport (arrive between 14:00-18:00 if possible)
- transfer to accommodation: Chalet Bluebell, Les Gets, France
- welcome drinks followed by supper
- introductory slide show of alpine photography, wild flowers and what you can expect to see during the workshop
- overview of workshop and participant wish list
- mountain trip to photograph the sunset
Day 2
- workshop tricks and hints on lighting and explore the difficulty of photographing very small moving flowers, also help with understanding digital cameras if required
- excursion to local beauty spot: either Praz de Lys, Lac des Mines d'Or or Le Mont
- picnic lunch
- mid afternoon Photoshop workshop or visit the alpine village of Les Gets
- identification of wild flowers spotted during the course of the day over a cup of tea and a slice of cake at Chalet Bluebell
- drinks then supper
- slide show and discussion
- up to Mont Caly for the pink setting sun on Mont Blanc
Day 3
- early morning photography - pick up 06:00 am for those keen enough
- after breakfast, lecture on composition and how to achieve stunning landscapes
- excursion to local beauty spot: either Mont Caly or Mont Chéry
- leisurely walk through orchids, meadows scattered with wild flowers overlooked by mountainous landscapes
- picnic lunch with Mont Blanc as the backdrop
- return to Chalet Bluebell for tea
- drinks then supper
- slide show and discussion
- evening photography
Day 4
- early morning photography - pick up at 06:00 am
- after breakfast excursion to Lac Montriond, where the mountains come down to a snow filled lake; photograph flowing waterfalls at Cascade d'Ardent
- picnic lunch
- tea and cakes with identification of wild flowers (time permitting)
- leave for airport (please book flights for evening departure)
Photoshop demonstrations will include: shadow, highlight, exposure, cropping, sizing, panoramas, use of layers, etc.