Tenerife Night Sky Photography Adventure

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**Capture the Cosmos in Tenerife: A Night Sky Photography Adventure** Join astrophotographers Kat Lawman and Gareth Mon Jones for an unforgettable 5-night workshop on the stunning Canary Island of Tenerife! Our location will be high above the cloud inversion in Teide National Park. Tenerife beckons Astro photographers with some of the world's clearest skies, offering the perfect opportunity to shoot breathtaking images of the Milky Way and celestial wonders over the incredible volcanic landscape. Expertise Amateur/Intermediate- This tour is for all levels of nightscapers but it is required that you to have an understanding of how to use your camera in manual mode (ISO, Shutter speed, Aperture), beginners may find some aspects of the course complex. Exertion Level Average fitness level required. Clothing, equipment and supplies will need to be carried by yourself. Longest hike over rocky terrain is 30 mins each way. Things we will cover: Planning to shoot the milky way- useful apps (Photopills, Stellarium, Light pollution etc) Choosing the best settings to photograph the stars Manually focusing in the dark Getting the best composition Single frame and Double frame blended exposure techniques Post processing material (photoshop/lightroom Classic/stacking programs)- bring laptop or take notes Equipment you will need: A fairly new DSLR/Mirrorless camera with an absolute minim ISO of 6400 Wide angle fast lens (anything from 14mm to 24mm is ideal. F2.8 or wider aperture. F4 can be used if you have high ISO capabilities) Sturdy Tripod suitable for Astrophotography Memory Cards Head torch with red light and spare batteries Camera batteries and chargers Star Tracker (if possible) Thermals, warm clothing - the temperature in Tenerife will drop at Night. Pack for winter for the field work, summer clothes for day time. Suitable footwear for hiking Please bring personal water bottle/flask Rucksack to carry all kit Accommodation Charming Spanish villa full of character. Kitchen. Pool. Single occupancy rooms. All ensuite Transportation : Airport pick ups and drop off at Tenerife South and throughout the workshop Arrive after 10am on start day. Depart after 12pm last day. 'Welcome' & 'last night' evening meals included Trip to the Observatory included Not Included: Flights, personal holiday insurance, and meals not stated (supplies can be bought on arrival/local cafes) More info on request