This workshop is led by Annette Forsyth with a maximum of 6 participants.

The Hermitage is well known for its impressive waterfall and folly on the River Braan and is surrounded by beautiful mixed woodland that comes into its own during Autumn. At the beginning of November the colours are usually at their peak. The site in Craigvinean Forest is owned by the National Trust for Scotland and there is a fine network of paths to discover. Apart from the obvious views of the falls and the folly, we will have time to explore further, concentrating on the woodland and other river sections which give opportunities to get creative with shutter speeds and produce more intimate images.
Depending on the forecast on the day we will have a second stop at Rumbling Bridge or the Inchewan Burn, both of which are close by.

Participants should be reasonably sure footed and take care around slippery rocks on the river banks.

We will be walking up to 5 km on the day.

Unfortunately, this workshop is not suitable for wheelchair users.

It is wheelchair accessible up to the Hermitage Falls & Folly but not after that.

The finish time will be 16:30-17:00.

Please bring a packed lunch and some money should we have to shelter from rain in a cafe for a while.

Equipment:

Tripod
Polariser (very much recommended) & neutral density filters
Graduated Filters if you have them
A variety of lenses from wide-angle to telephoto (up to 200mm sufficient)
Macro lens as desired
Lens cloths! (there can be a lot of spray from the waterfall)
An Umbrella

Clothing:

Please pack waterproofs (always), warm layers and gloves depending on the forecast on the day. A sturdy umbrella and wellies can be a great help. If you like to get down low waterproof trousers, a kneeling pad or a simple plastic bag are useful.

Meeting Point:

The Hermitage Car Park

Old Military Rd, Dunkeld PH8 0JR

The Hermitage is situated 2 miles west of Dunkeld.

Heading north along the A9 from Dunkeld, the Hermitage car park is signposted to the left.

Parking:

There is a £3 parking charge at the Hermitage Car Park.

Toilets:

The nearest toilets are in Dunkeld/Birnam.

Terms for all Participants in RPS Landscape Group Events:

Carbon offsets

Tickets for events that involve travelling include a £2 carbon offset charge that will be paid to a carefully researched and selected offsetting partner.

Joining Instructions:

Most of our events have the meeting time and place specified on the relevant event page on the RPS website (this is a link to the Landscape Group events calendar). In some cases, however, the event leader may email you shortly before the event with more detailed instructions. Please keep an eye on your incoming emails prior to an event but if you do not receive any specific instructions, then you should meet at the time and place advertised on the website.

Cancellation by You:

If you wish to cancel your booking PLEASE let the event leader / organiser know with as much notice as possible. If nothing else, this can avoid them delaying the start of the event while they wait for you.

If you have paid for an event, please note that this fee/ticket price is non-refundable unless we are able to sell your place to somebody else. You are welcome to sell your place yourself but, again, PLEASE notify the event leader / organiser in advance of any change.

Cancellation by us:

Event leaders are asked to make plans for alternative activities or locations in the case of poor weather and, in most cases, events will proceed despite poor weather unless, in the view of the event leader, the weather will lead to unacceptable safety risks or very little chance of successful photography. It is inevitable, however, that occasionally an event will be cancelled for this or another reason beyond the RPS’s control.

Occasionally an event may also be cancelled owing to lack of bookings. So if you wish to attend an event, don’t leave it till the last minute to book as it may be too late.

If an event is cancelled we will give you as much notice as we are able and any payment by you to the RPS in respect of the event offered as a full refund. In the case of events cancelled because of lack of interest we will aim to give at least three weeks’ notice wherever possible.

Please note we are NOT able to refund any associated or consequential costs including but not limited to travel, accommodation, insurance premium or other costs incurred by you in order to attend the event.

Responsibility:

You are responsible for your own health and safety and must appraise your own strength, fitness and mobility. The event leader is NOT responsible for your safety, welfare or attendant medical conditions. Strictly the event leader is there to introduce you to a location and/or to teach you particular skills.
Liability for any accident, injury, medical condition, loss or damage to property, inappropriate behavior, dress, equipment and third party liability is accepted by you when signing up for the event. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Royal Photographic Society from all claims of whatsoever nature.

Insurance:

You are advised to consider having insurance to cover: event cancellation by you or by us, accident, medical, personal equipment and public liability.

In particular you should also consider, in the case of high cost events, the likelihood and consequences of you having to cancel or not attend at the last minute because of accident, medical or other unforeseeable circumstances.

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· send you joining instructions for the event

· contact you at short notice in case of any emergency or last-minute change to the event.

If you do not want your details to be shared with the event leader please cancel your booking immediately. You will not be eligible for a refund as this information was provided on the web page where you made your booking.

Thank you,

RPS Landscape Group Committee