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Malham and Gordale Photography Workshop

Posted by: Mark Sunderland

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Malham and Gordale Photography Workshop

Malham is a small village nestled in the Yorkshire Dales, surrounded by some of the most dramatic landscapes that provide the photographer with many fascinating subjects. Carved out over some three million years from glaciers, Malham offers no shortage of opportunities to hone your photographic skills, from the wide vistas to small observations.

We begin our tour from Malham village, which has been a settlement for around a thousand years and is full of traditional Yorkshire charm. Over a cup of tea or coffee to kick-start the day, Mark and Sam will discuss the itinerary and some initial skills to take out into the field. Whatever the weather throws at us, we head towards Janet’s Foss, named after Jennet who was believed to be the queen of the local fairies who lives behind the fall in a cave. The pool was once used to wash sheep before shearing, but we will use this location to practice our exposure and depth-of-field skills.

From the shady woodlands we move out into the open air and magnificence that is Gordale Scar. Carved by glacier meltwaters, this began life as a huge cavern which later collapsed, leaving behind 260 feet high vertical cliff faces and the very picturesque Gordale Beck that cascades over masses of fallen rock.

In the afternoon we continue around to Malham Cove. Standing some 80 metres high and 300 metres wide, this dramatic amphitheater was formed after the last ice age by water mainly from Malham Tarn falling over the edge and cutting backwards – it’s this erosion from the lip that gives Malham Cove its curved shape. The cove is probably most famous for the limestone pavement on the surface that provides the photographer with an abundance of shapes and patterns to play with.

We then descend back to our starting point at the village, filled with knowledge and excitement to get home and see the work produced. Optional – there’s also a couple of homely pubs in the village which offer great food and drink, for those who want to socialise afterwards and discuss the day’s adventures.

The workshop fee is GBP 115 (fee shown to right may vary with the exchange rate as quoted in USD). There is an optional post-processing session the day after the workshop in Harrogate for an additional GBP 30.

Location

The Lister Arms, Start Point

Malham, Yorkshire

United Kingdom'

Dates

July 13th, 2013 (Saturday)

August 3rd, 2013 (Saturday)

April 24th, 2014 (Thursday)

Registration Information

Registration Required: $175

Event Coordinator

Mark Sunderland Or Sam Oakes

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