Adventure - Discover - Learn
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Acknowledgement of Country
Photo Rangers acknowledge the Boon wurrung People as the traditional custodians of the land on which we work. We acknowledge their culture is a living one, which relates to their ongoing connection to all things living and non-living on land, sea and sky. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Workshop Description
This workshops focuses on shooting the starry night sky. Participants will learn how to obtain focus of the stars on dark nights, use a tripod, remote release and appropriate camera settings for catching the stars and star trails. We’ll also discuss how to plan a perfect astro shoot including locating the Milky Way relative to your position and how to photograph the elusive Southern Aurora.
Eco-Photography
Participants will also learn about the native animals and environment unique to the island to better understand what they are shooting. All workshop facilitators are island locals and professional photographers who have an intimate understanding of the environment, seasonal fluctuations, animals and conditions on the Bass Coast.
Workshop Fee
$120
Date and Time
6 Nov 2021 at 7:30pm
The workshop will last between 3-4 hours
Meeting Point and Workshop Location
Meet in the car park at the Cape Woolamai Beach Surf Lifesaving Club House at the very end of Woolamai Beach Rd, Cape Woolamai. We’ll gather at the top of the ramp down to the beach.
Prerequisites
This workshop is suitable for all levels.
Fitness
We will be hiking along the Cape Woolamai Track and may cover 5-6k total distance. The walking tracks are daily level except for the staircase from the beach to the trailhead. You need a moderate level of fitness for this workshop.
What to Bring
Participants need to bring their camera and all lenses, fully charged battery, empty memory card, remote release (optional), flashlight, good shoes, jumper or jacket and a small bottle of water. A tripod is required for this workshop.
Safety
The Phillip Island coast can be a rugged and unforgiving place. Coastal areas are prone to rogue waves and cliff tops are unstable. The island has a very sensitive ecosystem and we will require all participants to remain on the clearly marked paths at all times for their own safety and the safety of our local flora and fauna. Photo Rangers is not responsible for any loss or injury that may occur on the workshop.
How To Reserve Your Place
Prepayment
To reserve your place in the workshop we require prepayment. Please use this link to make your booking: https://www.trybooking.com/BVAVH
We will require your mobile number and email so we can keep you updated if there are any changes to the schedule or if weather forces a cancellation.
Cancellations and Refunds
You may cancel and get a full refund if you notify us 24 hours or more before the workshop. If you cancel with less than 24 hours notice you can apply the workshop fee to a future Photo Rangers workshop.
Weather
Our Adventure Based Workshops will generally go ahead in light rain. Typically the rain on the island will not last long and afterwards we get some of the best conditions for photography. Make sure you bring a raincoat and plastic bag (to shield your camera) just in case of rain.
If the weather is severe or lightning is present, we will cancel the workshop. We will attempt to make a call on workshop cancellation 2 hours before the workshop if possible.
The Astro workshops will go ahead on cloudy evenings and we will concentrate on light painting, using a Pixel Stick, strobes and El Wire as conditions allow. The Astro workshops will not go ahead in the rain.
Cancellation of workshop
If a workshop is cancelled we will offer you a full refund or the option of applying the fee to a future Photo Rangers workshop.
