About the places to visit:
In this workshop we invite you to know and to portray the incredible valleys of the Pyrenees, specifically the Valleys of Ordesa, Añisclo and Bujaruelo that normally at this time of year show their autumn colors in full splendor.
Narrow valleys, where the sun hardly enters at this time of the year, with slopes covered with autumn forests with their reds, yellows, ochres, greens and browns, large waterfalls and high peaks covered with snow form the scenario of this photographic workshop. We also have the possibility of visiting an area of viewpoints where you can contemplate the whole scene from above, with the deep Ordesa Valley at our feet and its majestic mountains just opposite.
During the workshop we will also do theoretical sessions of landscape composition and viewing of the images of the participants made during the workshop or on other occasions, provided that they are images related to landscape and nature photography. Prior to the activity there will be a landscape photography workshop online.
Our accommodation is a comfortable hotel in a charming village located only a few kilometres from the locations.
In the following link you will find more information about this rural accommodation:

Hotel Villarussell http://www.hotelvillarussell.com/

About the workshops:
The trips and workshops are organized by teachers with proven experience in landscape and night photography and are aimed at a wide audience; from those who are interested in knowing interesting places, the amateur photographer with a desire to learn or profile his/her knowledge to the professional, interested in expanding her/his photographic portfolio.
The workshops seek to familiarize participants with the different theoretical and practical aspects of landscape and night photography and prepare them for the different situations and possibilities on the locations. The photographic sessions are in this sense focused on learning and applying the concepts previously treated in the theoretical workshops. The photo sessions also allow the participants to know spectacular places from the natural, cultural and landscape point of view, and spend a pleasant stay in them, accompanied by expert photographers with good knowledge of the area who will be at the full disposal of the participants to answer any questions and facilitate appropriate advice.
The workshop or journey also includes viewings of the pictures taken by the students, in which the technical and aesthetic aspects of the images are commented with advice on how to improve in both aspects.
Although it is not required, it is recommended to participate with basic knowledge of photography to get more out of the trip.

Recommended (photographic) material:
Although it is not essential to attend, it is recommended to go with a digital camera to get more out of the workshops. As complementary materials we advise to bring a tripod, polarizing filters, gradient and neutral grey filters (of different densities), trigger cable, lens clean kit, batteries and charger, umbrella and rain cover (just in case) for the camera and front.
To move around the photographic locations it is essential to have good footwear, preferably hiking boots.
To get to the photographic locations some itineraries pass through unpaved roads, normally passable for cars in normal conditions and in some cases it would be necessary to do some hiking on foot so we recommend that the participants are accustomed to walking in the nature and that they have a minimum physical condition and agility, to be able to reach the locations and enjoy them.

Program: 

Some days before the workshop we will organize an online workshop about landscape photography

17:00 - First Photographic route
20:30 Dinner
21:30 Composition workshop in landscape photography and viewing of portfolios of participants. Participants are encouraged to bring (on a pendrive / usb) between 5 and 10 images related to landscape / nature photography

Thursday:

08:00 Breakfast
09:00 Photographic route
14:00 Lunch (Picnic)
15:00 - 19:30 Photographic route
20:30 Dinner
21:30 Composition workshop in landscape photography and viewing of portfolios of participants. Participants are encouraged to bring (on a pendrive / usb) between 5 and 10 images related to landscape / nature photography

Friday:
08:00 Breakfast
09:00 Photographic route
14:00 Lunch (Picnic)
15:00 - 19:30 Photographic route
20:30 Dinner
21:30 Composition workshop in landscape photography and viewing of portfolios of participants. Participants are encouraged to bring (on a pendrive / usb) between 5 and 10 images related to landscape / nature photography

Saturday:

08:00 Breakfast
09:00 Photographic route
14:00 Lunch (Picnic)
17:00 Visit to Los Miradores de Ordesa, afternoon and sunset session. This option which brings us at a height of 2000 metres is subject to weather conditions and access conditions of the roads. The activity has an additional cost (starting from 40 euros per person, depending on the number of participants and the distribution in the cars). It is a personalized activity, adapted to locations and photographic schedules. In case of not being able to make this excursion, we will make another photographic session.
21:30 Dinner

Sunday:

09:00 Breakfast
09:30 Photographic route
14:00 End of the workshop

Duration: 4 days (3 nights) 

Participants: 8 minimum, 12 maximum. 

Price:

 euros in shared double room

 in double room with individual use

The trip includes:
Accommodation in a double room with bathroom.
Meals (breakfast, picnic and dinner).
The first day includes dinner, the last day breakfast.
Accompanying professional photographer.
Landscape photography workshops.
Viewing of the photos of the participants.
 
Not included:
Flight.
Drinks.
Travel or cancellation insurance.
Transport; the transport from the hotel to the photographic locations is to be realized by private (shared) cars from the participants.
Consult other conditions and companions.
Languages: Spanish, English, German and Dutch.

How to get there:
The rural accommodation is located in the charming town of Torla, right at the foot of the mountains and very close to the beginning of the departures. To get to the locations it could be necessary to do some hiking so we recommend that participants are accustomed to walking in nature and that they wear appropriate clothing and footwear.

Minimum recommended material:
SLR or mirrorless camera.
Tripod.
Cable
Recommended Material:
Polarizing filter. Gray gradient filter. Neutral grey filter.
Check with us if you do not have the material

Reserves:

You can make the reservation with our travel agency Alventus & Años Luz

https://www.alventus.com/

The contact person is Rosa: (00 34) 954210062/ rosa@alventus.com

The realization of the photographs depends largely on the weather at the locations.
At this time of year there can be both sunny days, rain or the first snowfall.  

Al Andalus Phototour reserves the right to modify schedules and routes in case circumstances require it (e.g. Rain, poor condition access roads) for the good of the participants and the photos to be taken.