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The Dolomites Photography Tour - The Pale Alps

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  • 13th - 18th June, 2024

  • £2,949.00

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Our Dolomites photography tour 'The Pale Alps' will take place in June 2024 with Astrid McGechan. The Dolomites are amongst Europe’s greatest sights with jagged peaks aplenty and beautiful valleys throughout the area. This UNESCO World Heritage site is a photographer’s dream, with changeable weather offering dramatic light, great shapes and textures to play with and explore.
 
Our tour will take advantage of a stay in both the eastern and western regions so we can explore the most spectacular areas of this dramatic landscape. This early summer period features flowers bursting into life in the meadows and the area is relatively quiet before the summer rush. There is usually snow still on the high peaks offering a great variety of image making opportunities.

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The Dolomites Photography Tour - The Pale Alps

The Dolomites Photography Tour - The Pale Alps
The Dolomites are widely regarded as being among the most spectacular mountain landscapes in the world.  The region covers 500 square miles and comprises 18 peaks which rise to above 3,000 metres. Geologically, the ‘Pale Alps’ are formed of light-coloured dolomitic limestone.  Erosion has carved them into dramatic pinnacles, spires and towers, with contrasting horizontal ledges, crags and plateaux. Some of the rock cliffs here rise more than 1,500 m and are among the highest limestone walls found anywhere in the world.  In some places the peaks stand isolated but in others they form sweeping panoramas which rise abruptly above extensive talus deposits and more gentle foothills.

The Dolomites Photography Tour

We shall have some fabulous opportunities to photograph these natural wonders and have planned a diverse range of locations, from the iconic to hidden treasures. A great diversity of colours is provided by the contrasts between the bare pale-coloured rock surfaces and the forests and lush alpine meadows below which, during the summer months are carpeted with wildflowers. During the tour we shall be exploring high mountain passes which offer sweeping vistas into the valleys and also up-close views of these impressive peaks. In this early Summer period, the weather can still be a little changeable which is ideal for capturing some of the spirit of this area. The mountain roads wind around the peaks and buttresses and offer various photographic opportunities from different aspects. Depending on the weather, one can expect everything from shards of light to dense moody mist and everything in-between.

Dolomites Photography Tour The Pale Alps

We shall initially be based in Cortina d’Ampezzo, the chic capital of the eastern Dolomites. This will enable easy access to some of the most spectacular locations in the region. After a few days exploring the area, we shall make the journey over the impressive Passo Gardena to Ortisei. This will give us the opportunity to ascend via cable car to the incredible Seceda ridgeline. It will also facilitate possible further excursions into the neighbouring Val di Funes, where some of the most beautiful pastoral viewpoints can be photographed in the evening light.

While most locations are easily accessible, a few are best reached by cable car. There may be some short steep ascents on foot and occasional longer walks over rocky terrain to access the best positions for image making; a good general level of fitness and a head for heights would be advantageous! This will be a truly memorable tour to one of the greatest alpine regions, in the company of your experienced and enthusiastic tour leader. Astrid will guide you to superb locations, help you create fabulous images of this remarkable region and ensure a great deal of fun is had along the way.

  • Included

    • Accommodation - Single Occupancy

    • Breakfasts

    • Airport transfers from recommended flights

    • Transport during the tour

    • Tuition from Astrid McGechan

  • Excluded

    • International flights

    • Meals not mentioned

    • Insurance

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Tutored by Astrid McGechan

Astrid McGechan
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Luxury Editions

Essentially, a Luxury Editions tour is an exclusive micro learning group with five star tuition and treatment in all aspects of the tour. Each year a small number of ‘Luxury Editions’ tours will run where the group numbers no more than four photographers per tutor. Here the learning approach is more intensive where the leader is able to offer constant ‘hands-on guidance’ allowing them an opportunity to work in depth with each individual photographer in addition to working with the group on a collective basis. In addition to this, the accommodation will be of a high standard and special extras will be included. These tours are only taught by our long standing leaders who have years of experience and are highly sought after. If you would like to join a Luxury Edition tour, then the requirement would simply be a complete understanding of the workings of the camera and the desire and commitment needed to attend the workshop.

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Off the Beaten Track

Our 'Off the Beaten Track' tours cater for those more adventurous photographers who would like to get off the beaten track and explore roads untrodden or delve into the culture of a place. Groups are small and you can be assured that although the tour leader will have an in-depth knowledge of the location, you may veer off track if an unplanned photography opportunity presents itself! The tuition is five star on these tours. The accommodation varies on these tours from mid range hotels, shared cabins on a ship to basic and clean camps. Our priority is to get you to the best locations in time for the best shot and if this means camping half way up a mountain then so be it! Our 'Off the Beaten Track' tutors will have experience and knowledge of the area, so you can be assured that you will be completely taken care off to allow you to concentrate on that award winning image. If you would like to join an ‘Off the Beaten Track’ tour, then a good knowledge of your camera would be an advantage, but not essential, and the desire and commitment needed to attend the workshop. We do also ask that you have a good level of fitness as these tours could involve a large amount of walking. Check each tours description for requirements.

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Classic

Our Classic tours are aimed at those who wish to discover unique locations, but at a more leisurely pace than the Off the Beaten Track tours. There will be ample time to immerse yourself in the location and spend time on your photography. Classic tours also focus on sunrise and sunset (which are optional for those who like to sleep in!) and have a slightly larger group size (max 8 per tutor) to allow the social side of photography to be appreciated. Tuition is five star and hotels are mid-high range depending on the tour. Every classic tour is different so do refer to the tour description for details of accommodation and locations visited. If you would like to join a ‘Classic’ tour, then a good knowledge of your camera would be an advantage, but not essential, and the desire and commitment needed to attend the workshop. Fitness levels required vary depending on the tour so do check the exertion level under the description tab.

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City Tours

Interested in architectural photography or street photography? Do you get a buzz from photographing city life? Then a city tour is for you. We have a range of tours catering to various styles of photography including People/Street, Intentional Camera Movement, Iphoneography or Architectural photography. Tours range in length from weekend breaks, ideal for those who don’t have may days holiday left, or longer tours to allow yourself to truly explore the city. Our tutors have an in-depth knowledge of the location and will take you to undiscovered spots to ensure you come away with a varied selection of images that you are proud of. If you would like to join a ‘City’ tour, the requirement would simply be a complete understanding of the workings of the camera and the desire and commitment needed to attend the workshop. Fitness levels required vary depending on the tour so do check the exertion level under the description tab.

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In a Day

Only got one day to spare or have already used up your ‘holiday’ budget? Join one of our ‘In a Day’ photography workshops and we will provide you with the knowledge, the views and the techniques for making the most of the light. You will go away not only having met some like minded people but most importantly having learnt something new and exciting about photography. You only need to bring a camera and an open mind! Our photography workshops are ideal for all levels of photographer from beginner to advanced. Please note these one day workshops are exclusive of VAT, this will be applied at the rate of 20% at the checkout.

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Easy - most locations are arrived at by vehicle, and most subjects and viewpoints are within easy reach. No particular level of fitness is required.

Moderate - these tours involve some walking, perhaps sometimes in towns, or on well developed trails. There may be a limited amount of uphill walking. Please advise if you have any fitness concerns.

Strenuous - these are tours which may include demanding levels of walking, including some prolonged or steep ascents and descents. Rough terrain (off the beaten track) may well be encountered. A reasonable level of fitness is required for these trips.

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