David Plummer photography courses

Woodland Birds

See below for available dates

"To photograph a great spotted woodpecker from a few metres was an incredible experience and one I'd happily recommend to anyone"
Will Cheung - Editor, Photography Monthly

On this workshop we use bait-and-perch techniques to get stunning portraits of notoriously shy small woodland birds. Nuthatches, goldfinches, great tits, blue tits, chaffinches and marsh tits are regulars and full-frame images of woodpeckers are 'almost' certain.

The workshop starts with a discussion on bird behaviour and how we manipulate that to suit our needs. Fundamentals such as exposure and camera settings are also covered.

As well as using the main hide, there is access to smaller woodpecker and goldfinch hides.

This course is limited to a maximum of four people. A minimum focal length lens of 300mm is required; a longer focal length is even better. A tripod is also essential for this workshop. For SLR users only; this workshop is NOT suitable for hybrid cameras. Species and bird behaviour may vary based on conditions and guarantees of shots cannot be given.

Please, also be aware that due to the fact that all the shots on Woodland Birds, Woodpeckers & Nuthatches and Badger photography workshops have been set up by David Plummer, using extensive baiting, hide positioning, provision of perches etc that copyright of all images taken on these workshops remain the property of David Plummer. In essence, a photographer can do whatever they like with their images within the private sphere; however, if these images are offered for sale, the copyright belongs to David Plummer.

Cost: £85.00 / £75.00 for mid-week courses

Booking: email David Plummer or phone 07957 484 737 or 01273 494 753 to book your place.

Payment: Paypal or Credit Card

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Course dates

17 December 2011	FULLY BOOKED
21 January 2012	FULLY BOOKED
16 February 2012
18 February 2012
25 February 2012
28 February 2012
03 March 2012
08 March 2012
22 March 2012
24 March 2012
29 March 2012
31 March 2012

Or by cheque payable to David Plummer to be made at time of booking. Please post to: 8 Orchard Close, Small Dole, Henfield, West Sussex BN5 9YA

Exclusive days of one-to-one or one-to-two tuition in woodland bird photography

Weekdays only (date by mutual arrangement)

1 person £185 (weekdays only)
2 people £250 (weekdays only)

"Great course, great tutor"
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Guidelines and terms

Courses operate on a minimum of four people. Price indicated is per person. To confirm a booking payment must be received within five days. Once booked and confirmed, no refunds will be possible within one month of the respective course date.

An information sheet will be emailed closer to the course date, this may be updated to cater for changes in the conditions at the site or the species' behaviour.

Please be aware that although a lot of care will have been taken to find subjects prior to each respective course there are, unfortunately, no guarantees with wildlife or with the weather.

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