Photo Tours - looking for reviews and suggestions

01/27/2007 10:15:01 AM · #1

I looking at doing a photo tour in Scotland and came across this site.
Has anyone gone on any of these tours?

//www.photographscotland.com/Courses%20and%20Tours/scotland.htm

If so, what did you think?

If not, can you suggest others.

I found this site as well.

//www.photographers.co.uk/html/photographic-holidays.cfm

Message edited by author 2007-01-27 11:08:52.

01/27/2007 02:09:38 PM · #2

bump

Somebody must have done a tour in the UK at some point. (not necessarily with the linked company.

01/28/2007 12:58:59 AM · #3

bump

Just in case anyone across the pond hasn't seen this.

01/28/2007 08:20:42 AM · #4

One last bump then this thread goes bye bye

Lytro Illum Light Field Digital

03/28/2007 08:07:56 PM · #5

Now I can't wait.

The bookings are in, the photographer has given the basics for airport transfers and accommodation arrangements before, between and after.

Looks like a day in Aberfoyle between the workshops. I don't know what will be arranged photography-wise for that day but if anyone is in the area maybe a GTG could be done - Oct 6 (Saturday).

I want to go NOW! :OD

Sorry, I'm excited. Can't you tell.

yakatme

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

03/28/2007 08:29:55 PM · #6

I hate to see a thread go unanswered, especially after so many bumps. Maybe nobody has taken a photo tour in the U.K. yet. I would also be interested to know how it worked out. If you are the first, then please report back as to how it went.

03/28/2007 08:32:58 PM · #7

Originally posted by yakatme:

I wasn't bumping for more suggestions this time. I got a note from the photog today giving more details so I just had to share.

I will definitely report back.

03/29/2007 10:02:05 AM · #8

Originally posted by cpanaioti:

Looks like a day in Aberfoyle between the workshops. I don't know what will be arranged photography-wise for that day but if anyone is in the area maybe a GTG could be done - Oct 6 (Saturday).

Just bumping for interest in a GTG on Oct 6 in Aberfoyle.

edit: I know, most people don't/can't plan that far ahead. ;o)

Message edited by author 2007-03-29 10:51:30.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

11/08/2007 02:50:53 AM · #9

Well, I had to wait to post this since I had an entry in the October Freestudy.

The trip to Scotland was awesome. I'd recommend this workshop/tour to anyone with a desire to get to places off the beaten track.

//members.shaw.ca/cpphotos/Scotland/

The photographer that led the tour (John McKinlay) is very personable and provides a tour with a balance between photography, vacation and fun. He knows the locations like the back of his hand so gets you to the right places at the right time.

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

11/08/2007 03:48:27 AM · #10

Great pics, Colette! I would love to go to Scotland and Ireland some day. I shall tuck those links away for future reference. Thanks for sharing and glad you had a great time and came back with terrific images!

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR

11/08/2007 03:55:13 AM · #11

Thanks Ken.

I left out the best part, group size = tiny.

For the first week there were only two of us plus our fearless leader. For the second week there were only four. Four was the maximum on the second week.

NikonJeb

Nikon D850

11/08/2007 07:34:24 AM · #12

Super stuff, Colette! Scotland was always near and dear to my mother and I hope to go there myself someday. It was nice to have a chance to look at your lovely shots to help me wish to go all that much more!

Man_Called_Horse

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

11/08/2007 08:06:43 AM · #13

:)

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11/08/2007 08:54:40 AM · #14

Originally posted by NikonJeb:

Thanks. Scotland is one of my favourite places. I'm already planning to go back in 2009.

Message edited by author 2007-11-08 08:54:56.

11/08/2007 09:37:29 AM · #15

Some great stuff, Colette. The sunset of the summer isles is stunning, and the Portree harbour picture is a classic shot too.

Makes me home sick.

11/08/2007 10:04:25 AM · #16

Thanks Gordon. You'll just have to plan a trip back. Even if you don't do one of the tours.

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

11/08/2007 10:32:35 AM · #17

Originally posted by cpanaioti:

Thanks Gordon. You'll just have to plan a trip back. Even if you don't do one of the tours.

I'm going home in 09 for a wedding. Think I'll work a few photo trips around the side. I was considering doing a workshop with Colin Prior if I can find one near the time.

justamistere

Nikon D3s

11/08/2007 10:57:13 AM · #18

Sounds good, if they give you enough time to shoot photos.
I would probably get to involved and get left behind somewhere.

I took a lot of photos on a general bus tour through the Auto Club.
Sometimes the schedule seemed too, restrictive.

I got a glimpse/overview of all the interesting locations.
I then yearned to go back and take more time on specific-spots, I found interesting.

11/08/2007 11:01:41 AM · #19

Originally posted by Gordon:

Originally posted by cpanaioti:
Thanks Gordon. You'll just have to plan a trip back. Even if you don't do one of the tours.

I'm going home in 09 for a wedding. Think I'll work a few photo trips around the side. I was considering doing a workshop with Colin Prior if I can find one near the time.

My plan for '09 is the Western Isles through Photograph Scotland and possibly Skye again.

I'll have to check on Colin Prior's trips as well.

For anyone interested, the link for Colin Prior's tours are here:

//www.wildernessscotland.com/dates

11/08/2007 11:03:30 AM · #20

Originally posted by justamistere:

That's what's nice about a tour geared towards photography. You get as much time as you need and no one gets left behind. The only time we had any constraints was when we needed to get to a sunset spot by a certain time. Other than that, we stopped where we saw something interesting and stayed as long as needed to get the shot.

Message edited by author 2007-11-08 11:26:24.

11/08/2007 11:06:31 AM · #21

Originally posted by cpanaioti:

My plan for '09 is the Western Isles through Photograph Scotland and possibly Skye again.

Last time I was back I took some of my friends on a tour - Glasgow, Glen Coe, to Fort William then the low road to Skye, via the Mallaig Ferry, then back along the road to the isles, past Eilean Donan.

Looks like you followed a somewhat similar route from your photos. It's some of my favourite parts of the country, but I was born near Loch Lomond so I grew up around there. ( I guess I'm biased )

11/08/2007 11:25:31 AM · #22

Originally posted by Gordon:

Originally posted by cpanaioti:
My plan for '09 is the Western Isles through Photograph Scotland and possibly Skye again.

Last time I was back I took some of my friends on a tour - Glasgow, Glen Coe, to Fort William then the low road to Skye, via the Mallaig Ferry, then back along the road to the isles, past Eilean Donan.

Looks like you followed a somewhat similar route from your photos. It's some of my favourite parts of the country, but I was born near Loch Lomond so I grew up around there. ( I guess I'm biased )

PhotographScotland is in Aberfoyle so all the tours set out from there.

11/08/2007 07:13:06 PM · #23

... just bumping in case anyone else is interested in looking

//members.shaw.ca/cpphotos/Scotland/

The tour is from here: //www.photographscotland.com

Gordon mentioned another photographer (Colin Prior) from here: //www.wildernessscotland.com/dates

Originally posted by cpanaioti: