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Hi hopefully one of you can help point me in the right direction. my father is quite interested in doing a photo workshop. before you all cry bring him to the next lf workshop, well he shoots 35mm and digital so he needs a little something different. has anyone done a good one the doesn't cost the earth. he is in his sixties and likes landscape but is only just starting out. thanks

Hi Paul,

I can recommend any of the Field Studies Council photography courses. They have centres all over the place, including one at Flatford Mill and one on the North Downs and cover both film and digital photography, and specialise in nature and landscapes. The courses are a good price and I've found accommodation good, as well as a nice atmosphere.

http://www.field-studies-council.org/le ... earch.aspx

Paul (and Lynne)
I attended an FSC course some years ago, at Blencathra in the Lake district, and I commend it to you (and your father)
The tutor was a widely published photographer - Derry Brabbs - (google him) - a top quality tutor, and a very helpful man.
The accomodation was simple but clean, the atmosphere co-operative and helpful.
Support a worthy organisation, and good tutors.
Aynsley

I was on a Derry Brabbs course at Blencathra a few years back too! He was excellent, but doesn't tutor FSC workshops any more. There is one tutor I would avoid, but I won't name names - I'll p.m. you Paul if your dad is interested.

Its also quite possible that a more local member of the LF group might be able to offer the basics that he might need. Watch the thread.
If not, take a look at Linhof and Studio - they have a David Ward (accepted, large format) day coming up - he's another top tutor.
A