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Red Squirrel Workshop with Paul Fowlie | 27 January 2025

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Red Squirrel Workshop with Paul Fowlie | 27 January 2025

Hawes Countryside Museum, Car Park, DL8 3NT

Learn to photograph Red Squirrels in their natural environment in a private woodland Hide with reflection pool, set within in the Yorkshire Dales.

27
 Jan 2025
08:30 –
14:00
Places available
£100.00 per person
27
 Jan 2025
08:30 –
14:00
Places available
£100.00 per person

places available

About the workshop /

The Red Squirrel Photography Workshop in Hawes, North Yorkshire, allows photographers to capture both static and action shots of red squirrels in one session. From moss-covered tree stumps and fallen logs to attractive pine trees and lichen-covered dry stone walls, the workshop provides the opportunity to create a varied portfolio of red squirrel images.

SIGMA Ambassador Paul Fowlie will be on hand to mentor you whilst taking images of these elusive animals.

Using various locations in a private, openly planted woodland, participants can move around the trees, walls, and attractive perches to make the best use of the light and obtain standout images.

About the workshop /

The Red Squirrel Photography Workshop in Hawes, North Yorkshire, allows photographers to capture both static and action shots of red squirrels in one session. From moss-covered tree stumps and fallen logs to attractive pine trees and lichen-covered dry stone walls, the workshop provides the opportunity to create a varied portfolio of red squirrel images.

SIGMA Ambassador Paul Fowlie will be on hand to mentor you whilst taking images of these elusive animals.

Using various locations in a private, openly planted woodland, participants can move around the trees, walls, and attractive perches to make the best use of the light and obtain standout images.

Suggested equipment /

For taking images of the Red Squirrels, we recommend bringing a telephoto lens such as a 70-200mm, 100-400mm or 150-600mm. For closer shots a short telephoto zoom such as an 24-70mm is recommended. Paul will be on hand with a selection of SIGMA lenses on the day. Lenses and available mounts will vary.

About Paul Fowlie /

Paul Fowlie is a renowned UK wildlife photographer, especially known for his work with red squirrels. He owns a reserve in North Yorkshire and has a rich history of photographing wildlife, initially starting with landscapes in the Lake District and Glencoe. Now based in the Yorkshire Dales, Paul runs red squirrel photography hides and various wildlife workshops in the UK and abroad, including in Scandinavia, Holland, and the Arctic Circle.

Important information /

  • Please DO NOT leave any valuables in the car or leave anything visible.
  • Please check the weather on the day and bring suitable clothing. Remember to bring a bottle of water.

Accessibility

There is a seven minute walk down hill, it can be wet after rain so walking boots required. May not be suitable for wheelchair users. 

Further information including health and safety

We assume no liability for any act, error, omission, injury, loss, delay, mishap, or damage to persons or property arising from any cause during the course of the workshop or in transit.

We can accept no responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delay or changes in the services to be provided.

We reserve the right to change our arrangements should conditions necessitate, or to cancel any aspect of the workshop due to exceptional circumstances. In the event that we deem it necessary to cancel the workshop we will provide a full refund which the participants acknowledge as full and final settlement.

There is always an element of risk in any outdoor activity including, but not limited to, bodily injury, death, illness, loss or damage to personal property. By joining the workshop participants acknowledge that they are aware of these risks and are physically capable of safely taking part in the workshop. Further, they release the photographer & SIGMA UK from any liability. We will assume no liability for injury, illness or loss of personal property or expenses associated with participation in a workshop.

FAQs

No. Please bring whatever camera and lens system you are using, there is no obligation to use our kit however a range of Sigma optics will be available for you try to out if you wish.

Some basic knowledge of photography will be useful, however photographers of all skill levels are welcome on the workshop.

The minimum age to attend this workshop is 16.

We would always try to accommodate cancellations and refunds where possible. Depending on the type of workshop offered, we may not be able to issue a refund if the number of participants is reduced so that the workshop can not proceed.

Workshop location

Red Squirrel Workshop

Hawes Countryside Museum
Car Park
DL8 3NT

places available

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