Monday 22 July 2013

photography course


On Saturday I went to a photography course at a particularly beautiful spot in the Peak District. The course was a birthday present from my folks (my birthday's next week) and it was a truly great present indeed. 

The course was held at Magpie Mine, a place I will most definitely be visiting again. There was so much to photograph and unfortunately I didn't get chance to explore it much as we were mainly there to learn the techniques. It was a stunning place to explore though, there was so much history and the nearby village Sheldon was one of the prettiest villages I've ever been to. 

It was a brilliant but exhausting day, I learnt so much my brain started to implode but I feel like I'm finally starting to understand what all the settings and dials are on my camera now. Can't wait to get some more practice done.  

So, as I said before I was mainly at the site to learn the techniques and many of the tests we did we just photographed walls and the like. I did however manage to get a few snaps whilst I was there which aren't too bad. Hopefully it will give you a wee insight into the beauty of the place. Many of the wildflowers had been and gone but this particularl site is home to many rare beauties, am so happy that a site like this is protected and so remains so preserved.















If you are in the Peak District area and fancy going on the course, please do let me know and I'll give you the details. They're apparently not allowed to advertise the courses due to rules bound by various governing bodies so I don't want to advertise it here just in case but it was a truly great course, the teacher was very knowledgeable and patient and I learnt a hell of a lot in a short space of time. I couldn't recommend it highly enough, thanks to my lovely Ma and Pa for making it happen. 


11 comments:

  1. How lovely! I've been looking for one down South for a while now but no joy, lovely photos and sounds like you really enjoyed it x

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    1. I don't know how my dad found this one bless him, it was a great find! I hope you manage to find one near you, I personally found it really worthwhile and hopefully you would too x

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  2. lovely pictures even old neglected buildings look good so glad you enjoyed the course love you Ma xXx

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  3. What a lovely birthday gift! I think we should never stop learning and taking courses are the best way to keep learning and meet people like minded x

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    1. So true, I really enjoyed the day and learnt so much. It was great that the Photography course was a Landscape and Flora specific course so everyone who was on it already had a shared interest. I'm really hoping to do a few more courses this year (if money permits!) x

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  5. That's a really thoughtful present, sounds like you're getting to grips with all the notches and dials. Lots to think about but all the fun really is in the learning and messing about with it all. Great snaps, looks like a pretty interesting place. What was it originally used for/as?

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    1. It was, my mum and dad have seen me messing about with my camera enough times but it was something I never would have thought of doing so I am very thankful for it, it was a very thoughtful present indeed. The site was a lead mine and is apparently one of the best preserved examples in the UK. I should have shared a bit about its history really as it was a fascinating place, you might not be interested but you can read about its history here: http://www.pdmhs.com/magpiemine.asp. They get funding from holding the photography courses and such there so not only was it a great course but it helps fund preserving Magpie Mine, win win! :)

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  6. oooo i love these! so lovely to be back after a months absence!! my computer died and i had to buy a new one...eeeekkkk!!! so glad you had a lovely time and happy birthday xxx

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  7. Nice post! Your photos are awesome and thinking about Photography course are good.


    Thanks For Sharing....

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