Jurassic Coast Landscape photography course announced

B+B Weymouth Jurassic Coast Landscape Photography Course

Jurassic Coast Photography Break at B+B Weymouth
Saturday 26th February 2011

Explore the Jurassic Coastline with its rock formations that record 185 million years of the earth’s history; stunning unspoilt cliff walks and beaches, the Jurassic Coast provides an inspiring location for a landscape photography break in Dorset. This naturally stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site is on the B+B Weymouth’s doorstep and we have joined forces with local photographer Greg Thurtle
to offer budding landscape photographers the chance to learn how to successfully capture the beauty of the Dorset coast on camera.

The photography course will concentrate on one of the most geographically interesting areas of the Jurassic Coast – Chesil Beach. Chesil is one of the finest barrier beaches in the world. It is made up of pebbles and shingle and has stood up to the full force of the Atlantic for thousands of years. It protects the Fleet, which is the largest tidal lagoon in Britain and a place of international importance for its birds and wildlife. This beach has inspired many creative talents including Ian McEwan with his novel ‘On Chesil Beach’.

The Jurassic Photography Break includes a one/two night stay at the B+B Weymouth and one day of landscape photography with Greg Thurtle:

Friday 25th February: check in from 2pm

Recommended dinner at Mallams restaurant
Saturday 26th February 2011

7.30am onwards: Full English Breakfast at the B+B Weymouth
10 am: Meet in the B+B Weymouth guest lounge for coffee and a safety/logistical brief. The day’s itinerary and route will then be set out.
10.30am: Minibus transfer to Chesil Beach
11am: Two hour photo-shoot to include:

• Description of basic camera setup / tripod / filters.
  
• Tuition / Direction for each group member
  
• One2One with each participant to check their progress (include camera settings/best angles/things to watch/look out for)
  

1pm: Lunch at The Cove on Chesil Beach. This will be an additional cost
2pm – 3pm: More landscape photography
Further tuition and assistance given to each group member where necessary
Being available for any questions/advice the participants would like.
3.15pm: Mini bus collects to return to B+B Weymouth
3.45pm – 4.30pm: Showcase and feedback session with afternoon tea provided by The Phoenix Bakery www.phoenixbakery.co.uk served in the breakfast room at the B+B Weymouth

Photography, travel and afternoon Tea - £95 per head
Please book the accomodation and course at the B+B Website