Deer Rut Workshop.

The deer rut is one of my favourite times for wildlife photography in the UK, it is a spectacular wildlife experience.

Every Autumn stags compete to maintain supremacy and control over their harem of females.

This photography experience will be held at Bushy Park which has over 1,000 acres of historic parkland.

Wildlife 

Bushy Park boasts a healthy population of both red and fallow deer.  But it also has a huge variety of other wildlife species such as herons, waterfowl, birds of prey, woodpeckers etc giving numerous opportunities for photography.

​Level of experience

This workshop is suitable for beginners and more experienced photographers as the day will be tailored to your individual needs.  Elements will include settings, composition, fieldcraft and post processing if required.

​Group size

Groups or individuals welcome, group sizes will be limited to 3 people to ensure everyone receives 1-2-1 support and tuition throughout the day

When

Various dates throughout October / beginning of November

​Cost

£150 pp

Time

Meet just before 8am

​How long is the workshop?

This is a full day workshop, approximately 7 hours

Fitness level 

A reasonable level of fitness is required as we will be on our feet all day and walking (up to 5 miles), occasionally on uneven ground.

What lens / focal length will I need?

Lenses with focal range  from 70 - 500 mm  plus recommended

For canon users I do have a 150 - 600mm lens available to loan for the day at no extra cost.

​​What will I need to bring

Snacks and water,

(there is a cafe in the park  where you can purchase hot drinks and food)

​Suitable clothing for the weather conditions

​Sturdy walking boots

Not included 

Travel costs

Food and drink

Parking