Hilltop Views
There is a beautiful pool where we are staying. Of course, during the workshop, we do not have time to enjoy it, but Arnie thought of a way around it.
Everyone was challenged to make an interesting and compelling photo in the pool area.
It was fun to watching people stalking different views, trying different angles, seeking different perspectives.
Arnie told them that they could not enjoy our picnic lunch until they had done their shots.
After people had pretty much left, I found this view that captured my eye.
It was lovely to sit in the shade of the umbrellas on the breakfast terrace, munching on cheeses and Tuscan prosciutto, fruits, etc.
But it was time to head to the hills. There is a classic Tuscan scene that everyone loves to photograph. We stopped at the location so everyone could see the layout, but the light was not yet right. We knew it wouldn’t be, but it gave us time to visit a wine and olive farm and make some photos there. Pierro remembered us from our last visit, and the family welcomed this group, too.
In the shade of a terrace, I found these two Calla Lilies, one past prime, the other with a blemish. I really liked the way they interacted with each other.
We took the group to another location with Cypress trees dotting the hilltops. This year, the tractor tracks added great lines to the hillside.
Our group loved the location, but some were antsy to return to the classic scene, so we want back.
Every time we visit, Arnie and I try to make it different. It is hard, as there are not too many vantage points. This was this year’s version.And it kept changing. As most of the clouds passed by, we got another effect as the sun set.
The group was happy, but they also learned that tripods attract people.
“Oh, tripods. There must be something to photograph.”
They get out of their cars, and snap away, many without thought for the scene or the end product.
Our participants know better!
Once again, we returned to the same restaurant, and while we were given a different table, we had the same wonderful waiter. They spoil us! Everything was perfect, and another great day ended with everyone happy and sated.
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Ah, the dreaded tripod magnet!! Fun to see the draw, even more fun to watch the snap, snap, snap of camera shutters with no regard to composition, light, etc. Then they look at you and tell you at a show: “Very nice” I can do that!. LOL. Thanks for the blog today. Great photos, great story.
It was funny, albeit frustrating, and it really was an eye-opener for our group to see the dynamics. One gentleman with a very nice wife and daughter, was clueless when we said we were running a photo workshop. He wanted to get as much information as he could. Free, of course, and with little sensitivity to our group who had all signed up for the workshop a long time ago. His wife was very clued in and apologized for her husband. We, of course, told her not to worry.
Ah well. Such is life, but you would have been amused!
Take care, you two,
TBC