Delegate Feedback 2009.

Suzanne Baker -February 2009

"I wanted to write to thank you so much for the most fabulous week of photography in Spain. Everything exceeded my expectations from the lovely comfortable hotel to the amazing locations that we went to. You are a really great tutor and I learnt so much from you and now I'm just itching to get out and put it all into practice. I enjoyed every moment of my week in Spain even the 6am starts and am now determined to become an early riser and not miss the best part of the day anymore. I feel like I am really getting to grips with Lightroom now thanks to you. I hope to be able to attend a Scottish course sometime this year, so hope to see you again then. Good luck with the other Spanish Courses you are running I'm sure everyone will have an amazing time with you as their tutor!"

Jim Wilson- February 2009

"Thank you for a wonderful course…………..at last I can see the ‘’big step’’ from snapshot to Image and that is thanks to your guidance and coaching.
 
I will now have much more satisfaction from my photography.
 
Also thanks for all of the general help and assistance you gave to myself and the group…..your tireless support was very much appreciated."

Andrew Cooper- February 2009

"Many thanks for a brilliant course, the results when I got home looked even better, and were well received by family and friends.
Busy printing now in prep for the exhibition next week, I have too many to choose from!
 
Many thanks again you were a tremendous help and inspiration."

Ian Meek- February 2009

"Just to say many thanks for an excellent and memorable course in Murcia, Spain!
 
The five day course was packed with good technical advice alongside plenty of photography with one-to-one tuition at a variety of stunning locations which were all designed to get you out of your 'comfort zone' and push you further in terms of composition; camera, lenses & filter techniques,
and finally post production in Lightroom 2. From working quickly on a cliff-top seascape at dawn to a more contemplative & reflective
thought process at a disused goldmine and abandoned village, this course had everything and all delivered in an easy going style.
The be shown how to make a slideshow in Lightroom 2 of the best shots at the end of the course was really useful and a great bit of fun!" 

Ian Meek- www.clearviewfotos.co.uk
 

Jana Bilek- February 2009

"Having sampled (on several occasions) the excellent courses set in Fife, I was very tempted by the new Spanish venue on offer.  I knew, based on previous experience, that it would be well-organised and run to a high standard and I wasn’t disappointed.  The hotel chosen was excellent and the quality of the transport and equipment provided was of an equally high standard.
 
Ron Walsh led the course and nothing was too much bother for him – he carried a rucksack around (that would have defeated all the airline restrictions) full to the brim with things we may, or may not need ‘just in case’.  It was like having access to our very own tuck box. His explanations were always clear and concise and his enthusiasm boundless. 
 
The places visited were really varied and they were not just your typical seascape views and pretty white villages (although these were on offer as well) and we saw places that we would never have managed to get around to visiting had we organised the trip ourselves. 
 
I really enjoyed my time out in Murcia with Ron and I know that this sentiment is shared by everyone else who attended the course – I just wish it could have been longer, where did the time go? 
 
So another winner for the Cargill Walsh team!"
 

Steve Lumsden -February 2009

“Firstly may I say what a great time I had over in Spain. I am a lot more knowledgeable now than I was before our course. This is all thanks to you Ron.

I will look forward to going on another course with Cargill Walsh Photography later in the year. I thought the group we had worked well as a team, this further added to the fun part of the trip.

Thanks for a great course Ron, I now feel like I can take a good photo without the need for guess work.”

Phil Livesey- April 2009

I enjoyed the April course so much, and learned such a lot from you. Your patience was fantastic. I feel that there was so much more to see and photograph the scenery and locations were breathtaking, so I am coming back for a return visit.
I am so looking forward to seeing you again and building on the knowledge from the first course.

Iain and Wendy Campbell- April 2009

Thank you for a great week. Wendy and I enjoyed it immensely and both really appreciated how much time you gave us, as well as your humour and patience with us. We learnt a great deal (which was what we hoped!)

Prices
Price per delegate for 2009 is £1150.  All accommodation, tuition and transfers to and from San Javier Airport is included. Also included is drop off and collection from your hotel each day of the workshop. A booking fee of £295 is payable on confirmation of your attendance. You can download the booking form here.

Prices do not include flights.

Accommodation
The hotel we use is a 4 Star www.525.es  and has fully air conditioned rooms. There is also a luxury Spa that you will be able to use free of charge during your stay. From your hotel in Los Alcazares, you are within walking distance of a range of restaurants, bistros and bars for those who want an active night life. The Mar Menor is also only a few minutes away if you are planning to come over as a couple. It is possible to arrange the accommodation for couples (with only one attending the course) at a substantially reduced rate for the second person (please ask for details).

About the Area
Los Alcazares (pronounced 'los-alcatha-res') is situated in the Murcia region of south-eastern Spain, also known as the Costa Calida. The town sits on the western shore of the Mar Menor, a saltwater lagoon separated from the Mediterranean Sea by a 22 kilometre long strip of land called La Manga. The area enjoys an average of 320 days of sunshine each year. Bars, cafes and restaurants provide drinks, tapas, meals and entertainment, and the warm water of the Mar Menor helps make the town a paradise for bathers and watersports enthusiasts. The mineral-rich water of the Mar Menor is revered for its health-giving properties and the town still has thermal baths which have existed since Roman times.

The fertile countryside (la huerta) inland supplies the local markets with fresh produce which is also exported to northern Europe, especially during the winter when local farmers take advantage of the comparatively warm weather. Throughout the year, the area offers boundless opportunities for sports and other activities. Golfers will be delighted that no less than seven golf courses can be found within a short drive from the town.

The town was afforded municipal autonomy on 13 October 1983. In celebration of this, each October the town puts on a week-long outdoor party featuring live music, shows and spectacular firework displays. Since 2000 the last three days in March has seen Los Alcazares take on a medieval flavour with a large medieval market and numerous events in recollection of the times of peace following the creation of effective defences against invasions of Barbary pirates during the 15th century. Throughout the last two weeks in August, the town hosts the international celebration of La Huerta when groups representing market garden areas throughout Spain and other European countries gather to display their folklore, handicrafts and prepare gastronomic feasts from their local produce.

The town is well connected to the recently upgraded Spanish motorway network and there are regular flights from and to many European cities to Murcia/San Javier International Airport which is only five minutes drive away. Alicante airport offers even more flights, and is just an hour away, 30 km to the northwest can be found the historic city of Murcia, the region's administrative centre and 15 km to the southwest lies Cartagena, a delightful Roman port city which has recently been revitalized.  

Map of the area.

Climate

Airlines flying from the UK to San Javier.

Jet2

EasyJet

At time of writing return flights were available in January for only £71 return from London. (EasyJet)

Direct flights are available from most main UK airports.

Prices
Price per delegate for 2009 is £1150.  All accommodation, tuition and transfers to and from San Javier Airport is included. Also included is drop off and collection from your hotel each day of the workshop. A booking fee of £295 is payable on confirmation of your attendance. You can download the booking form here.