Plein air

Spring, Summer or Autumn photo plein air together with Photo Academy instructors

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Held photo plein airs

Saturday, 07.10.

Autumn is here and once again we invite you to the traditional gathering of photographers on a trip through beautiful Latvia:
8:00 Merķeļa iela 13 (Latviesu Biedrības nams), Riga – Nurmižu nature park (Gauja National Park territory between Sigulda and Vildoga): 10:00 Raganu cauldron, 11:00 Daudas river waterfall, 12:00 Nurmižupe waterfall    
– 13:00 lunch in Cēsis (not included in the membership fee)    
– 14:00 Raunas Staburags    
– 16:00 Līgatne river trails (between Līgatni and Nītauri)
– 19:00 return to Riga
Considering the wooded and watery objects to be photographed, it is highly recommended to bring a tripod.
Tour leader Andris Klušs. After the trip, as always, discussion of pictures at the Photo Academy.
The participation fee is 43 EUR, which includes transport, fees for sights, and a lesson at the Photo Academy.

We invite you to participate in the SPRING OUTDOOR 2017 led by M.KUNDZIņA!
Route :  Riga – Līgatne – Ķūķu rock near Gauja – Zvārtas rock – Amata near Kārļi – lunch in Cēsis – Eagle cliffs – Āraišu lake castle and windmill – Riga.
The trip is planned for Saturday, May 20, departure from the Latvian Society building at 08:00, return at 20:00.

The participation fee (43 eur) includes transport, entrance tickets to attractions, directions and explanations of the group leader during the trip, as well as a lesson led by M. Kundziņa after the plein air - photographed analysis.

We ask you to apply in time, because this time the plein air is basically organized for our current listeners, so the number of places is limited.

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Saturday, 01.10.

We invite you to participate  AUTUMN OUTDOOR  on the route: Riga – Jaunpils park and castle – Venta dolomite cliffs – Kuldiga – Renda waterfalls – Abava near Vegi – Riga.

Departure from the building of the Latvian Society, on Saturday, October 1, at 08:00, return is planned around 20:00

The participation fee is 43 eur, including transport, entrance tickets to attractions, instructions and explanations of the group leader during the trip, as well as a lesson led by M. Kundziņa after the plein air - photographed analysis.

Please apply in time, because this time the plein air is basically organized for our current listeners, therefore the number of places is limited.

Photo plein air under the leadership of M. Kundziņa "Spring on the shore of Vidzeme"

Saturday, 04.06.

Places included in the route – Ainaži, Mernieki, Salaca near Red Rocks, Salacgrīva. Carved by the ravages of time and the wind Ancient rocks in the spring landscape - the place where the views of the Latvian art film "The Long Road in the Dunes" were shot. The rocky shores of Vidzeme sorcery. Scar meadows by the sea before Ainaži.

Departure from the Latvian Society building at 08:00

The return is planned around 20:00

Participation fee 39 eur.

The price includes transport, directions and explanations of the group leader during the trip, as well as a lesson led by Ms. Kundziņa after the plein air - photographed analysis.

Please apply in time, because this time the plein air is basically organized for our current listeners, therefore the number of places is limited.

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Photo: Veczemji red rocks


PHOTO ACADEMY AUTUMN OUTDOOR

Route : Riga-Bīriņi Palace-Lēdurga Dendrological Park-Igate Palace-Saulkrasti Jūrmala-Riga

The lesson of analyzing the photographed pictures will be held on Friday, 23.10. at 18:30 at the Photo Academy.


 PLENAIR - KURZEME

Open-air guide, MRS

on May 16.

Riga – Ragaciems – Mērsrags – Kaltene – Roja – Valdemārpils – Nogale – Tilgali giant stone – Talsi – Nurmuiža.

Departure by bus at 8.00 from the Riga Latvian Society building. Return to Riga 20.00. Breakfast in Meersrag on the seashore, using fish delicacies bought in Ragaciem. Lunch in Talso.

We ask you to plan a day in time to enjoy the spring mood!

After the plein air, an analysis of the works will take place at the Photo Academy under the leadership of Ms. Kundziņas.

Participation fee: 58 EUR

     

PRACTICE IN NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY

Hike Ikšikile – Jaunogre

on April 11

Nature is waking up. The first spring flowers, buds, buds, even mushrooms... Lovers of nature photography will have the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of seemingly simple elements of living nature outdoors. The route leads along forest paths. You can photograph both forest views and various close-ups. It is best if you have the necessary accessories for macro photography - front lenses, intermediate rings, macro lens. A tripod can be useful. It is expected that there will be an opportunity to photograph such beautiful and characteristic plants of spring as large-flowered sedum, zalkteni, field blackthorn. A very beautiful color is a mushroom not known to everyone - sarcoscypha. You just have to be careful. Something will already be there.

Departure from Riga station by train Riga – Lielvārde at 8:40 to Ikškilei. We meet in the second carriage from the front of the train, or at the end point directly at the Ikškile station at 9:20 a.m.

Back, depending on the possibilities, we drive from Jaunogre either at 15:10 or 15:45.

There is no cafe in the forest! Take something tasty for breakfast with you, we will find a nice place for it in the forest. Also suitable clothes for hiking and especially shoes would be very useful, and - go! Let's go towards spring!

Participation fee: 18 EUR.

Practice is led Mrs. Maris