SWT Photography walk- Wintery lake and Wildlife by the River Wey

Join us for an winter themed stroll around the peaceful setting of Broadwater lake near Godalming, whilst learning some new photography skills. The lake offers fantastic opportunities to capture wildlife, such as Swans, Ducks, Geese and more. Our Co-host Richard is a local Wildlife photographer and has developed a unique bond with wildlife around this lake and shares with us the best photo opportunies there.

Only a few strides away, we will then visit the river Wey stretching along riverbanks and farmland, giving us many opportunities for wildlife and wintery landscapes.

The walk is suitable for hiking beginners as its slow paced but the river path can be muddy.

Use a simple Apple I-phone or Android *. Richard, will demonstrate some practical tutorials ,and share with you his professional photography tricks and tips on how to capture the autumn scenery with your camera to create ‘wow’ imageries. Richard has got lots of new photography tips prepared for you. If you’ve been on one or our walks before, this is a good reminder but also lots of new skills to be learned.

Android * users, please be aware that we may not know specific features on your phone. Please get in touch if you would like a bit of info to prepare in advance.

Meet your host: Simone Dill
As qualified hiking guide Simone regularly takes groups into the Surrey Hills and beyond. As a North Downs Way Ambassador she is passionate about the Surrey countryside and its vast network of hiking trails, its history of people and places, and the importance of changes and protection of our woodlands and habitats in today’s times.

Meet your co-host Richard Symonds.
Richard has been a professional wildlife artist and photographer for over 30 years and has always used his photography as a tool to capture the diverse wildlife and landscape for his paintings.
He has travelled from Antarctica to the Arctic with many trips to Africa in between, however is just as happy photographing the beautiful countryside and wildlife around his home in Surrey.

Meet: Broadwater Lake, Broadwater Park, Summers Road, Farncombe, Godalming GU7 3BH (2nd and furthest carpark passed the Godalming Leisure Centre) https://share.google/bZa7bRREc959ycWgs
Arrive 5min earlier please
Parking: Use the 2nd car park further along, passing the Godalming Leisure Centre. Alternative alongside Summers Road.

Suitability:
Easy walk. Easy paced walk with many photography stops. However the river can be very muddy.
Photography: Suitable for Beginners and all hobby enthusiasts. No experience needed. Android * users, please be aware that we may not know specific features on your phone. Please get in touch if you would like a bit of info to prepare in advance.
Duration: 2-3h
Max 19 people

What’s included:
– Guided walk & photography tutorials on mobile phones
– Fully insured and first aid qualified

What’s not included:
– Tutorials on any manual cameras
– No food or drinks are provided

What to Bring:
*Your I-phone or any Android mobile phone!
– Suitable footwear/warm layers/waterproofs for a slower paced walk
– Umbrella if its raining (for you and the camera)
– Drink, snacks, money for optional warm drink afterwards

Fee: £25 (all proceeds go to the Surrey Wildlife Trust)