Landscape adventure in Northen Norway

Join us for a truly unique photography adventure in Northern Norway. Over the course of a 7-day workshop, we will be visiting some of the most spectacular landscapes in northern Europe – Marmorslottet (The Marble Castle)‚ Láhko National Park and the Svartisen glacier. We will take you to the most fascinating locations and show you how to use your camera to achieve the very best results.

 

The area

The distinctive geology of the Salten and Helgeland region in Northern Norway provides unique photographic opportunities. Throughout the region you will find intriguing surfaces and structures, potholes – and a lot of caves. The region also offers wonderful beaches backed by steep coastal mountains.

 

Marmorslottet (The Marble Castle)

A unique geological site, shaped by glacial action thousands of years ago. Within a quite small area you will find the most beautiful geological shapes. We will spend a full day at Marmorslottet, so you will have all the time you need to perfect your compositions.

 

Láhko National Park

A wonderful mountain plateau north of the Polar Circle. Láhko NP is the largest continuous area of alpine karst in Europe and it provides literally thousands of interesting photographic opportunities. Throughout the national park you will find the most spectacular geological textures, caves and natural bridges. Exploring Láhko NP is like walking for hours through a gigantic work of art.

 

Svartisen Glacier (Engenbreen)

Situated close to the Polar Circle, between Marmorslottet and Láhko National Park. One of the tongues from this glacier, Engenbreen, reaches all the way to the coast at Meløy. Apart from the glacier itself, we will find a wealth of other interesting photographic opportunities in its nearby surroundings. Here, our attention may be attracted by small waterfalls, potholes and interesting geological textures.

 

Gildeskål and Saltdalen

Apart from the locations mentioned above, we will also visit a number of other interesting locations at Gildeskål and Saltdalen. Here, we will find enormous potholes, spectacular cliffs and magical scenery alongside beaches and in pine forests.

 

Saltstraumen

The world´s strongest tidal current – and one that provides a unique photographic opportunity. The appearance and sound of the current at its strongest flow is utterly impressive and suitable for both still photography and video footage.

 

The tour

This beautiful area is the playground for an intensive 7 day-long photo tour in the summer of 2021. The emphasis during this trip is on improving your photography skills, learning to “see” and learning how to use creative techniques. Image-processing will also be addressed. We will of course mainly photograph the beautiful landscapes, which can be found literally around every corner – but we will also spend time creating abstract and creative images. We will work and play with our cameras from 9AM to 9PM every day.

 

What you will learn

Landscape photography, use of filters, intimate landscapes, abstract photography, shapes and lines, slow shutter speeds, panning, working with backlight, image-editing in Lightroom and Photoshop, and basic exposure-blending.

 

Transport during the workshop

We will be driven around in a minibus with up to 9 passengers per vehicle. There will be enough space for all your equipment.

 

Accommodation

Since the workshop is a round trip, we will be staying at three different locations. The two first nights will be spent at a hotel in single rooms. For the rest of the workshop we will be staying in a large cabin with 9 single or double rooms.

 

Food and drinks

All meals are included. Breakfast and lunch will be purchased in the supermarket and prepared by ourselves. Dining is either in our accommodation or in one of the local restaurants. Alcoholic beverages and special requests are not included.

 

Who is this aimed at?

This tour is intended for avid nature photographers who want to improve their skills at photographing landscapes and details, as well as at post-processing images. Considerable attention will therefore be invested in learning and applying various techniques in the field of landscape photography and learning to “see” shapes and patterns. During the tour, attention will also be paid to optimising RAW images by processing them in Lightroom and Photoshop. This is a perfect tour for any nature photographer keen to immerse themselves in a beautiful summer setting, and who wants to learn to shoot better and return home with a varied portfolio filled with stunning shots of this beautiful region.

 

Itinerary

• Day 1. Arrive at Bodø airport. Introduction, explanation and transfer to Mo i Rana. Lunch at Storjord in Saltdal and dinner in Mo i Rana.

• Day 2: Marmorslottet. In the afternoon we go to Storjord in Saltdal for dinner and even more photography.

• Day 3: Gildeskål. We visit potholes, a cave and a beach. Lunch at Inndyr and dinner at Ørnes. We arrive at Meløy Adventure cabin in the evening.

• Day 4: Láhko National Park. Dinner at Meløy Adventure.

• Day 5: Svartisen Glacier. Dinner at Brestua. RIB tour of the fjord.

• Day 6: Láhko National Park. Dinner at Meløy Adventure.

• Day 7: Gildeskål. Return to Bodø. Depart from Bodø Airport.

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