This event will be led by Mark Bauer with a maximum of 6 participants.

On this workshop we will be shooting at two of the south’s most photogenic coastal locations: Kimmeridge Bay and Durdle Door. Kimmeridge is famous for its rocky ledges and stunning geology, with the folly of Clavell’s Tower perched on the eastern headland providing a natural focal point for wide angle shots across the bay.

The famous rock arch of Durdle Door needs little introduction and its neighbour, the lesser-known Man o’ War Bay is equally photogenic. There are many viewpoints to photograph them from, both from the cliff top and on the beach, and we will explore as many as possible, before setting up on the cliff top to shoot across the bay towards the setting sun.

On this workshop we’ll work on the technical aspects of seascape photography, including manipulating shutter speed for creative effect, balancing exposures in contrasty lighting conditions and maximising depth of field; we will also the creative side of things, such as relating foreground and background, exploiting foreground interest and using leading lines in your compositions.

 

Meeting Point: Main Car Park, Kimmeridge Bay.

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My car is a dark grey Skoda Yeti, reg number HN12 VRJ.

Parking: Parking costs £6.00 for the day at Kimmeridge and £10.00 for four hours at Durdle Door, where we will be shooting from late afternoon until sunset.

Toilets: There are public toilets at Kimmeridge at the eastern end of the bay. We will spend some time at the western side, and it is a bit of a walk to access them from there.

Accessibility: The shoreline at Kimmeridge is uneven and rocky, as well as being slippery in places; walking boots with good grip are recommended. The walk to Durdle Door from the car park and back is quite steep. A moderate level of fitness is recommended.

Unfortunately this workshop is not suitable for wheelchair users.

Food: There is a very nice (though pricey) tea room/restaurant in Kimmeridge village, where we can stop for a break and a coffee after the first shoot. Opening times vary out of season, and we will stop for a break if possible, but it is recommended to bring a packed lunch and plenty of water for the day.

Clothing: Wellies could be useful, but I’d recommend sturdy walking boots with good grip.

Equipment: To get the most out of the day wide angle lenses are recommended. Graduated and neutral density filters will be useful, but I have a number of loan sets of LEE filters and lots of different sized adaptor rings, though cannot guarantee I’ll have the exact size for everyone’s lenses.

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RPS Landscape Group Committee