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Harris & Lewis
6-13 June 2009
Explore the beauty of Lewis (4 nights) and Harris (3 nights) – fantastic sandy beaches, dunes, machair, boulder shores, sea cliffs, sea stacks, as well as bleak peat moors. Photograph iconic landmarks such as the Callanish Standing Stones at dawn and dusk.  Marvel at the most stunning stretches of sand to be found anywhere. Evening light anywhere along the West coast can be absolutely stunning.  On-site E6 film processing.
Inversnaid: 01877-386254; info@inversnaidphoto.com; www.inversnaidphoto.com

Isle of Skye
10-17 September 2009
Skye offers everything a landscape photographer could wish for – the Cuillin, Old Man of Storr, the Quiraing, Neist Point. Loch Slapin & Blaven, Elgol and many more.  A trip to Loch Coruisk in the heart of the Black Cuillin may also be undertaken.  Based in Portree (4 nights) and Kyle of Lochalsh (3 nights) with time in Kintail (Eilean Donan Castle etc).  Co-led with Lee Frost.
Photo Adventures: 01665-830523: info@leefrost.co..uk; www.photoadventures.co.uk

Orkney
26 September – 3 October 2009
Orkney is steeped in Norse and Viking history, as well as having some of the finest Neolithic sites in Europe – Skara Brae, Ring of Brodgar, Standing Stones of Stenness.  The Atlantic coast offers wild, dramatic scenery – geos, caves, sea stacks, arches, the cliffs.  A highlight will be the visit to the Island of Hoy where Rackwick Bay is considered one of the most beautiful places in Orkney.
Light and Land: 01432-839111; contactus@lightandland.co.uk; www.lightandland.co.uk

Torridon
8-13 October 2009
Torridon has become a firm favourite with landscape photographers due to wonderful mountains, glens, lochs and coast.  There is no better time to see it than in late Autumn when, apart from the colours, wonderful atmospheric conditions can occur.  Based in Gairloch.  Co-led with Lee Frost.
Photo Adventures: 01665-830523: info@leefrost.co..uk; www.photoadventures.co.uk

Assynt and N.W. Highlands
17-23 October 2009
Based in Ullapool, this trip will explore the areas of Coigach and Assynt where there are many distinctively shaped mountains including Stac Polly and Suilven. Loch Assynt offers Ardvreck Castle and the tree-clad islands will prove irresistible. North of Lochinver is a wonderful coastline that includes fantastic sands and the rugged headland of Stoer Point. On-site E6 film processing.
Inversnaid: 01877-386254; info@inversnaidphoto.com; www.inversnaidphoto.com

Bookings should be made with the individual organisers. Information can be had from them or from:  Duncan McEwan: 01505-612673; mcewan@dunarden.fsnet.co.uk: www.dmcewanphotography.co.uk

See:

http://www.dmcewanphotography.co.uk/about-courses.htm

Contact detailsLight and Land
Tel: 01432-839111.
Email: contactus@lightandland.co.uk
Web: www.lightandland.co.uk

Inversnaid Photography Centre
Tel: 01877-386254.
Email: info@inversnaidphoto.com
Web: www.inversnaidphoto.com

Duncan McEwan directly
Tel/Fax: 01505-612673
Email: mcewan@dunarden.fsnet.co.uk
Web: www.dmcewanphotography.co.uk or contact:
Duncan McEwan
Dunarden, Horsewood Road
Bridge of Weir
Renfrewshire PA11 3AT