Diving Gannets of Bass Rock
South East Scotland
Boat based half day photography workshop
2025 DATES:
Contact us for 2025 dates
Is this safari suitable for videography? - This is a tricky one for videography beginners - if you are interested in videography and filming making workshops please consider these alternatives
British Wildlife Up Close Photography & Film Making Workshop
Small Animals Studio Workshop
1-2-1 Videography & Film Making Tuition
Chris Packham voted this "Gannet Feeding Frenzy" the No. 1 experience in his UK Nature Top 40!
And no wonder - nothing prepares you for the exhilaration of hundreds of gannets rocketing into the seas just a few feet away from your camera. Bring your A-Game because this is a photographic challenge you won't want to miss!
WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS
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Boat base gives unrivalled opportunities for gannet flight, diving and underwater shots
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Bass Rock backdrop and open sea locations
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Chance of puffin, razorbill, arctic tern, eider, seal, minke whale, porpoise or dolphin on the journey out and back!
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Option to try DSLR videography with BBC natural history presenter and film maker Trai Anfield
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Friendly and experienced tutor- come and learn new techniques!
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Unique challenges for more experienced photographers
SAMPLE WORKSHOP ITINERARY
PLEASE NOTE: TIMINGS WILL VARY DUE TO TIDES, SEA CONDITIONS & WEATHER
KINDLY REFER TO JOINING NOTES FOR YOUR SPECIFIC DATE - SENT WHEN BOOKING IS CONFIRMED
11.30 Meet at North Berwick Harbour, outside the Scottish Seabird Centre
Detailed Photography Briefing & Health & Safety Briefing
Group photography briefing with camera set up, technical advice and creative inspiration, plus H&S ...and a last chance to nip to the loo!)
12.00 - 12.30 Outward transfer
Roughly half an hour boat journey to and around the Bass Rock. Fantastic views of Bass Rock with thousands of gannets wheeling around it in the air. Occasional opportunities to photograph seals, dolphins, whales, puffins and other seabirds plus coastal landscapes from the boat.
12.30 - 14.-00 Diving Gannets
The highlight of the trip - and in Chris Packham's opinion any UK wildlife safari - is an intense session photographing hundreds of gannets diving extremely close to the boat for the fish we provide. An exhilarating chaotic frenzy that will set your heart, shutter finger and brain cells racing!
One to one photography and videography tuition as required. Photography can seem impossible to begin with - how do you know which birds will dive and where?? - but your tutor Trai Anfield is on hand with the knowledge, experience, and techniques necessary to help you capture the incredible action unfolding all around!
Approx 14.00 - 14.30
As we circle around Bass Rock we have more opportunities to photograph gannets on the wing, nesting, preening and nurturing young. Puffins, guillemots, razorbills, shags and other breeding seabirds. may also be spotted.
14.30 - 1500 Return transfer
Last opportunities to seek out seals, dolphins and whales which are also occasionally spotted as we head home.
WORKSHOP NOTES:
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There is limited free car parking available around the harbour, otherwise you can park up the hill in the town or by the Leisure Pool
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Please bring any food or drink you require
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Toilet facilities are NOT available on the boat. Facilities are available prior to departure by the Leisure Pool above the harbour
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In the event that your workshop has to be cancelled due to adverse weather conditions, an alternative date or full refund is offered
2025 Dates and Rates
Contact us for 2025 dates
2025 Rates depend on dates and numbers - please enquire
Includes: return boat trip around Bass Rock breeding area, and all photographic tuition
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10% OFF WORKSHOP COMBINATIONS
Combine Diving Gannets of Bass Rock with
or
Raptors: Fast Action & Creative Portraiture
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