Cottontail Grass Sunrise Hike
Derwent Edge lies on the upper Derwent Valley overlooking Ladybower reservoir. Particularly known for it’s variety of gritstone rock formations. These specific formations are important to The Peak District’s rich history because they are the last remains of what covered the national park. During the last Ice Age most of it was scraped off. Throughout the morning we will pass plenty of examples, and get our main image at the largest one there called Coach and Horses.
We will start in the dark, at the side of Ladybower reservoir where there is plenty of free roadside parking. The main focus will be getting up onto the gritstone embarkment before the sun rises. It can be steep in areas, and on even ground. It’s a fantastic hike that may take around 45 minutes depending on the groups fitness level. While in blue hour, the sky will begin to light up with some dawn pastel colours which can make some incredible reflection photographs of the reservoir. We will then walk along the edge towards the field of cotton tail grass. We will look at many techniques from beginner to advanced. A few examples could be selecting your camera settings, focus stacking or bracketing. Once the sun has rises and we have our shots there, we can move along to another famous location called Salt Cellar. Typically a sunset location, but it can be tricky to find if you haven’t been before. This part is really to help you with location knowledge so you can return with some great compositions in mind under the best conditions.
Please be aware that this involves more hiking than your usual photography workshop, but it’s these locations which often give the best results. If it was easy, everyone would be doing it.
I tailor my course to you, as best as I can. Assuring that you learn something new and ultimately come out with work to be proud of.
I welcome all questions, photography, location or hiking related. If you wish for some 1:1 guidance and time allows it, then by all means please ask. Not only is this a great opportunity to learn from a professional - but to meet like minded people and make new friends. I often stay in touch with most people from my workshops and share ideas together in a WhatsApp group (I will add you to it if that’s something you’re interested in)
The maximum spaces available will be 4, five people including me. This will allow me to make sure that everyone cant get the help they require and have their questions answered.
Upon booking, I will email you are a short questionnaire about your photography experience, to help me plan the day for you.
Derwent Edge lies on the upper Derwent Valley overlooking Ladybower reservoir. Particularly known for it’s variety of gritstone rock formations. These specific formations are important to The Peak District’s rich history because they are the last remains of what covered the national park. During the last Ice Age most of it was scraped off. Throughout the morning we will pass plenty of examples, and get our main image at the largest one there called Coach and Horses.
We will start in the dark, at the side of Ladybower reservoir where there is plenty of free roadside parking. The main focus will be getting up onto the gritstone embarkment before the sun rises. It can be steep in areas, and on even ground. It’s a fantastic hike that may take around 45 minutes depending on the groups fitness level. While in blue hour, the sky will begin to light up with some dawn pastel colours which can make some incredible reflection photographs of the reservoir. We will then walk along the edge towards the field of cotton tail grass. We will look at many techniques from beginner to advanced. A few examples could be selecting your camera settings, focus stacking or bracketing. Once the sun has rises and we have our shots there, we can move along to another famous location called Salt Cellar. Typically a sunset location, but it can be tricky to find if you haven’t been before. This part is really to help you with location knowledge so you can return with some great compositions in mind under the best conditions.
Please be aware that this involves more hiking than your usual photography workshop, but it’s these locations which often give the best results. If it was easy, everyone would be doing it.
I tailor my course to you, as best as I can. Assuring that you learn something new and ultimately come out with work to be proud of.
I welcome all questions, photography, location or hiking related. If you wish for some 1:1 guidance and time allows it, then by all means please ask. Not only is this a great opportunity to learn from a professional - but to meet like minded people and make new friends. I often stay in touch with most people from my workshops and share ideas together in a WhatsApp group (I will add you to it if that’s something you’re interested in)
The maximum spaces available will be 4, five people including me. This will allow me to make sure that everyone cant get the help they require and have their questions answered.
Upon booking, I will email you are a short questionnaire about your photography experience, to help me plan the day for you.
Derwent Edge lies on the upper Derwent Valley overlooking Ladybower reservoir. Particularly known for it’s variety of gritstone rock formations. These specific formations are important to The Peak District’s rich history because they are the last remains of what covered the national park. During the last Ice Age most of it was scraped off. Throughout the morning we will pass plenty of examples, and get our main image at the largest one there called Coach and Horses.
We will start in the dark, at the side of Ladybower reservoir where there is plenty of free roadside parking. The main focus will be getting up onto the gritstone embarkment before the sun rises. It can be steep in areas, and on even ground. It’s a fantastic hike that may take around 45 minutes depending on the groups fitness level. While in blue hour, the sky will begin to light up with some dawn pastel colours which can make some incredible reflection photographs of the reservoir. We will then walk along the edge towards the field of cotton tail grass. We will look at many techniques from beginner to advanced. A few examples could be selecting your camera settings, focus stacking or bracketing. Once the sun has rises and we have our shots there, we can move along to another famous location called Salt Cellar. Typically a sunset location, but it can be tricky to find if you haven’t been before. This part is really to help you with location knowledge so you can return with some great compositions in mind under the best conditions.
Please be aware that this involves more hiking than your usual photography workshop, but it’s these locations which often give the best results. If it was easy, everyone would be doing it.
I tailor my course to you, as best as I can. Assuring that you learn something new and ultimately come out with work to be proud of.
I welcome all questions, photography, location or hiking related. If you wish for some 1:1 guidance and time allows it, then by all means please ask. Not only is this a great opportunity to learn from a professional - but to meet like minded people and make new friends. I often stay in touch with most people from my workshops and share ideas together in a WhatsApp group (I will add you to it if that’s something you’re interested in)
The maximum spaces available will be 4, five people including me. This will allow me to make sure that everyone cant get the help they require and have their questions answered.
Upon booking, I will email you are a short questionnaire about your photography experience, to help me plan the day for you.
What you will need:
A camera - any is fine, I’m sure I can work my way around it.
A tripod (Not essential but will be very helpful for certain techniques).
Suitable clothing - hiking shoes, warm clothes, waterproofs, hat and gloves
Spare batteries and memory cards if you have them.
Water and snacks/packed lunch
All of the information of location and itinerary will be provided upon booking.
