Colin Varndell

Natural History Photography

PHOTODAYS AND WEEKEND WORKSHOPS

Various photographic events are led by Colin throughout the year which are suitable for all levels of expertise. Photodays and three day workshops are arranged to concentrate on specific subjects for practical photography. These events are extremely popular and places are taken quickly. For all the events listed here, please request further information by e-mail (info@colinvarndell.co.uk) and include a snail mail address.

Dates for 2012

BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY - Friday 24th February 2012 (more days can be added if required)

This is a day of instruction and demonstration followed by an opportunity for participants to use the bird hides to put these ideas into practice. Numbers are strictly limited for this photoday.

Location: West Dorset

BLUEBELLS, ORCHIDS and BUTTERFLIES PHOTODAY - Saturday 5th May 2012

This day will be based in West Dorset, starting early and finishing late with non-stop photography. There will be time for coffee in the morning and a cream tea in the afternoon. A light lunch will also be provided. Photographic subjects will include bluebell woods, fields of orchids and cowslips, butterflies, reptiles and many other spring details.

Location: West Dorset

GARDEN PHOTODAY - Friday 18th May 2012
This photoday will concentrate on techniques for photographing gardens. Colin will begin the day by demonstrating some useful tips for photographing gardens and flowers. We will then visit three different gardens for practical photography sessions where these techniques can be tried out. The day will begin with coffee and end with a delicious cream tea.

Location: West Dorset.

DRAGONFLY PHOTODAY STUDLAND - Friday 20th July 2012
The Studland peninsula is famous for its heathland and dragonflies. This day will be spent on some of the richest of these heathland habitats to be found anywhere in the world. Photographic subjects will include mainly dragonflies but other insects, as well as reptiles, heathland flora and landscapes.

Location: Heathlands of East Dorset

COLOURS OF THE HEATHLAND PHOTODAY - Saturday 22nd September 2012
Based on the heathlands of East Dorset when the colour of the heather should be at its best.

Location - East Dorset

MACRO PHOTODAY - Sunday 23rd September 2012
NUTS, BERRIES AND FUNGI
Colin will begin the day by demonstrating some useful tips for photographing close-ups before participants can try out these techniques during the practical session.

Location: West Dorset.

WOODLANDS, WATERFALLS AND MOUNTAINS - Friday 26th – Sunday 28th October 2012
Three days of autumn photography based in the Brecon Beacons and the Forest of Dean.

WINTER WOODLAND BIRDS Woodland bird feeding sites with permanent photographic hides.

These hides are available for hire during winter months from October to March from 10.00am to sunset. Some of the bird species which regularly visit the feeding area include: robin, song thrush, blackbird, woodpigeon, collared dove, pheasant, magpie, coal tit, long-tailed tit, marsh tit, great tit, blue tit, siskin, treecreeper, nuthatch, great spotted woodpecker, bullfinch, sparrowhawk, common buzzard, grey squirrel. Fox and badger. Please request further information and prices by e-mail (info@colinvarndell.co.uk).

GROUP BOOKINGS

If you belong to a group, or have a few friends with similar photographic interests, who would like to spend a day with Colin photographing a natural history subject of your choice, we would be happy to give you a quote.

FURTHER INFORMATION AND BOOKING

To reserve a place or to find out more about any of these events, and prices, please send an email to info@colinvarndell.co.uk with your name and address.