SEASCAPE

AT

HÅLLNÄS PENINSULA

31 AUGUST 2024

Seascape and coastline photography at Hållnäs peninsula

31st of August 2024

Small group max 4 participants.

Highlights:

  • Visiting 3 different locations around this beautiful peninsula which offers amazing rocky shorelines.

  • A full day of photography adventure, with a guide from an expert photographer.

  • Do it at your pace, plenty of time to explore and find new subjects.

  • A relaxing experience away from ordinary busy life to improve your general health, while enjoying the seascape.

  • Including lunch in one of the local restaurants.

  • Including ground transportations from and to the pick up point at Tierp central station.

  • An afternoon relaxation break to increase your engagement with the nature and become more centered. Will improve your general health.

A day packed with photography and nature experiences for any skill levels. 

For those of you who loves nature and also wants to improve your photography, this is your chance.
Not only to make amazing photos and improve your photography, but also connect with nature and take a distance from daily routines. Immerse yourself  in a mini adventure by focusing on photographing the source of life, water.

No matter if you are a beginner or a seasoned photographer or just a nature and photo enthusiast, there is something here for everyone. 

Location:

Hällnas peninsula is a beautiful and nature-reach location with a lot of opportunities to experience the nature and photograph it, from sunrise to sunset. It offers amazing rocky coastlines, forests and more. From big landscapes to intimate scenes.
Here you can practice many different photography techniques and you will have plenty of time to explore and to maximize your time on the locations, without rushing it out. That will make our trip a fantastic relaxing, yet productive photography trip, which will help you to develop your skills as well as improving your general health.

Seascape and shore photography workshop- Sweden

Workshop’s plan:

This is a one day landscape photography workshop with the focus on personal and photography development and re-connection to the nature.

We will meet at the Coop parking lot, next to Tierp train station no later than 9:00 in the morning. There you can buy snacks for the day ahead before we go out into the wilderness. Then we will drive to our first location on the east side of the peninsula at Örnsten.

We’ll start with a little talk about different motives and photography techniques you can practice at coastline like this. There is a lot of opportunities and different motives to photograph here.

 After a couple of hours we will take a break and will head to one of the small close by towns for a lunch break. Lunch is included in this package.

After lunch we will drive to the north of peninsula, Rödhäll to explore some different rock formations and compositions.

 Around mid afternoon we will take a break, the group gathers. Depend on the weather, we will sit next to a camp-fireplace or inside the cabin to reflect on the experience and some relaxation and a group meditation to bring our focus on the nature we have been presented with. (of course that is optional) 

After the break we will drive to one of the best locations on the west side and If the weather cooperates, we will photograph sunset (and  blue hours after sunset) So please plan your trips accordingly.

We will return to Tierp station for those who need to catch a trains. 
Carpool from Uppsala is possible.

Price: 2750 SEK (240 EUR) inc. VAT - a deposit of 550 SEK (50 EUR) is required

Lunch included

Safety and difficulty:
This is an easy trip, No hiking involved. Maximum distance from each location to the car parks, are 10 to 20 minutes walk on easy trails. However, we will spend the majority of the day exploring on big and small rocks and you should take extra causation as rocks can be extremely slippery next to the sea. We recommend wearing hiking boots to protect your ankles and avoid twisted ankles. Also bringing a hiking pole is a good idea.
You and only you are responsible for your own safety and the safety of your equipments. 

What is included:

  • All ground transports from Tierp to the locations and return to pick up point. (Pick up from Uppsala is possible with prior agreement)

  • Instructions by an experienced photography guide

  • Lunch

  • Visiting the best locations on the peninsula, depending on the light direction from morning to sunset.

  • One meditation session

What is NOT included:

  • dinner, drinks, snacks

  • Travel insurance

  • Equipment insurance

  • Flights or any transportation expenses to and from pick up point

  • Hotel before/after the workshop 

  • Anything beyond what mentioned in “what is included”

Recommended Gear:

  • Camera (Mirrorless or DSLR or just a phone with good cameras)

  • A wide-angle lens (16-35mm)

  • A standard zoom lens (24-70mm) This will be your main lens if you want to bring only one.

  • Tripod (highly recommended)

  • remote shutter release (good to have  but not essential)

  • Filters (Circular polarizer & ND filters- highly recommended)

  • Head torch

  • Spare batteries and SD cards

  • Camera bag 

Recommended Clothing and gears:

  • Hiking boots (the ones that cover your ankle! - Extremely important for walking on the rocks)

  • Waterproof & windproof jacket & pants it can be windy and wet by the sea

  • Cap or hat (sun protection)

  • Sun cream 

  • Hiking poles (to keep your balance on the rocks)

  • Thin gloves

  • Something soft to seat on

  • Snaks and water

Potential pick up from Uppsala is possible upon request and agreement prior to the workshop. 

Price: 2750 SEK / Lunch included/ Max 4 participants

Book and express your interest:

To register your interest in this trip, fill in and submit this form below. Below the form, you can read all the applicable terms and conditions. (Including payment and cancellation terms). According to the current terms and conditions, your expression of interest becomes binding when we have confirmed your reserved spot in writing via e-mail. The Right of withdrawal does not apply to package travel agreements. However, it is always free to cancel more than 6 months before departure. Read more about what applies in case of cancellation in the terms and conditions below

Terms:

  • By attending this workshop, you agree to hold Hamed Bank harmless for all personal injury or loss that may occur during or in connection with this trip. This is a self-led travel trip. As a customer, you are responsible for your own equipment that you have brought to a workshop or course. You are also responsible for arriving on time to pre-agreed pick up points and other meeting times. Hamed Bank is not responsible for any damage that may occur to your equipment. This also applies to other personal property that you bring to the course or workshop.

    For some destinations, a valid passport and any visas and Covid Pass etc, may be required. Always make sure you have valid documents on hand as well as the documents required for entry. For example, several countries require your passport to have more than 180 days of validity remaining in order to be accepted.

    For the trip, the general terms and conditions drawn up by the Swedish Travel Agency and Organizers Association and the special terms and conditions of the organizer, which are stated below, apply.

  • The agreement becomes binding for the parties when the organizer has confirmed in writing the traveler's declaration of interest.

  • The organizer charges a registration fee of 20% of the trip price. The registration fee must be paid against invoice no later than six months before departure. The remaining part of the trip price must be paid against the invoice no later than one month before departure. The invoice must be paid no later than ten days after received. When booking a trip close to departure, the entire price of the trip must be paid in connection with the registration.

  • Cancellation must be made in writing to info@hamedbank.com . The organizer reserves the right to charge a cancellation fee as follows.

    In case of cancellation earlier than six months before departure, no cancellation fee is charged

    In case of cancellation later than six months, but earlier than 91 days before departure, a cancellation fee of 50% of the trip price is charged.

    In case of cancellation later than 91 days, but earlier than 61 days before departure, a fee of 80% of the trip price is charged

    In case of cancellation 60 days before departure or later, the full cost of the trip will be charged.

    In the event of cancellation, purchases made by the traveler in connection with the trip are not reimbursed, e.g. plane tickets. Travelers are always advised to purchase cancellable flight tickets or cancellation protection.

  • For each trip, a minimum number of people are required for the trip to be completed. The minimum number appears in the travel description for each trip. The organizer reserves the right to cancel the trip if the minimum number is not reached. Travelers who have booked a trip have the right to a refund of what was paid for the trip. The organizer is not responsible for any purchases made by the traveler in connection with the trip, e.g. Booked flight tickets. Travelers are therefore advised to always book a cancellable flight ticket or cancellation protection.

  • The organizer reserves the right to cancel the trip, if the trip cannot be completed due to another reason beyond the organizer's control, e.g. acute illness of tour leader/guide. Travelers who have booked a trip have the right to a refund of what has been paid. The organizer is not responsible for any purchases made by the traveler in connection with the trip, e.g. booked flight tickets. Travelers are therefore advised to always book a cancellable flight ticket or cancellation protection.

  • The organizer arranges photography trips, which means that trips usually include hiking in different types of land and environments. The traveler is responsible for ensuring that he/she is in good condition and health so that he/she  can participate in the various stages of the trip.

 
 

Meet your guide

Hamed Bank is a skilled photographer with many years of experience in the field of landscape photography and visual effects.

He knows the location very well and has been photographing this area many times in different seasons, through day and night.

If you fancy learning and leveling up your photography, especially seascape and coastline photography, you are on a right page.