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COOLEST PLACE ON THE PLANET

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  • 2017 Donegal was named the COOLEST PLACE ON THE PLANET by National Geographic
  • Malin Head was the location for the 8th STAR WARS film THE LAST JEDI released in December 2017
  • Northern Lights provide a free light show when conditions are right
  • Malin Head and Sandrock Holiday Hostel provide  spectacular views and on WILD ATLANTIC WAY
  • Only 50 minutes from Derry, 2 hours from Belfast and 3 .5hours  from Dublin
  • Weekday bus service to from and Sandrock Holiday Hostel (See TRAVEL heading)
  • Dolphin sightings extremely likely
  • AND MORE see rest of this site!

 

 

CROSSROADS INN RE OPENS

  • At August 02, 2017
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Crossroads Inn ( 200 years old but closed 4 years ago) has now reopened on 1-8-17 !!

KAYAKERS stopping at Sandrock Holiday Hostel

  • At June 28, 2017
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Julian Haines 22-6-17  travelling around Ireland clockwise!

28-6-17 Gundi Pau Viktorsson from Iceland, Lee Taylor (See Lee at Sea) from England and Eoin Fitzgibbon from UK and IR about to leave after a night in the hostel!

Gundi, Lee and Eoin leaving Sandrock Holiday Hostel Port Ronan 28-6-17

28-6-17 Travelling round Ireland anti clockwise

Serious Rock Climbing at Malin Head

  • At April 29, 2017
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Serious Rock Climbing at Malin Head 2014

ROCK CLIMBING and Training now available

  • At April 29, 2017
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Malin Head

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Malin Head

 

  Rock Climbing Training, Instructor Courses at Malin Head can be arranged by Brendan of       www.donegalclimbing.ie
Email: bren@mountaintraining.ie   or Phone: 087 6657790 (ROI) or 00353 (0)74 93 75001   An info pack will be available at the hostel soon!

Malin Head

Malin Head

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Training in Malin Head

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Rock Climbing

Photography Workshops Available

  • At March 23, 2017
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Nigel Cooke Photography offers tuition see      http://www.nigelcookephotography.co.uk/workshops/

A Little Bit About My Workshops

You may find my workshops a little different to others that you have been on in regards to the level of tuition that is offered. While of course we look to visit a number of beautiful locations and chase good light,  my focus is heavily weighted towards giving you as much tuition as possible during our time together. This is one of the reasons I keep the numbers very small, as this allows me plenty of 1-2-1 time with each participant.

My goal is to ensure when you leave you are more confident and better prepared to make your own beautiful landscape images going forward. Of course hopefully we also catch some great conditions during our time together so that you can also go home with some beautiful images.

All transport is also included in each of my workshops as I believe is it important to keep our group together as quite often, when in the car, we continue on our discussions or indeed road-side stops can allow for impromptu lessons on composition and light.

Bespoke Workshop ?

Please note I can also cater for a more bespoke approach to your workshop requirements including different dates to the above and indeed longer experiences. Please get in touch to discuss your requirements.

Introduction to Landscape Photography Workshop (Half Day or Full day)

This workshop is aimed at those just getting started in Landscape Photography and comes in either a half day (approx 4 hours) or full day (approx 8 hours) option. To ensure you gain most from our time together, prior to the workshop, your own requirements will be discussed, however some of the techniques we can cover include;

  • Location Planning
  • Basics rules of composition
  • Metering a scene and paying attention to your histogram
  • Focus techniques and understanding Depth of Field (DoF) to maximise sharpness in your image
  • Using filters
  • Long Exposure Photography

While conditions cannot be controlled best efforts will be made on both the half and full day workshops to be in position to make the most of any potential

A fantastic opportunity to explore many of the wonderful locations that the spectacular Inishowen Peninsula has to offer in a relaxed small group environment. Staying at the Sandrock Hostel, which is located right on Malin Head, will put us within a 10 minute drive of spectacular (and sometimes wild) locations to make best use of morning and evening light. My knowledge of the area will ensure we not only visit the key photographic locations, but do so at the right time to make best use of tides as well as weather conditions.

Depending on the conditions (and time of year) the Northern Lights may also be visible. We may also look to do some night / milky way photography. Again depending on time of year and conditions. This will be discussed prior to your workshop. 

Locations expected to visit include Strove Lighthouse, Dunree Head, Kinnagoe Bay, Tremone Bay, Malin Head, Glenevin Waterfall, Doaghmore Beach and Carrickabraghy Castle.

This workshop is aimed at those getting started in Landscape Photography or those looking to improve specific areas and will cover such topics as;

  • Location planning
  • Working on your composition for stronger images
  • Understanding your histogram
  • Depth of Field and achieving sharper images
  • Use of Filters (both graduated and full)
  • Long exposure techniques
  • Night / Aurora photography (weather depending)
  • Handheld vs. Tripod workflow
  • Getting creative with the camera
  • Evening photo editing sessions (Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop)

FOR MORE INFO SEE:

http://www.nigelcookephotography.co.uk/workshops/

 

NORTHERN LIGHTS frequent

  • At March 03, 2017
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As seen at Malin Head 1-3-17. More predicted!

Star Wars crew and Actors arrive in Malin Head’ for filming of Episode VIII

  • At April 17, 2016
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Members of the Star Wars crew and actors have taken over Malin Head from 13th to 16th May  for the filming of Episode VIII.Brendan 5 IMG_5421

It is believed that some 300 crew members have already landed in Malin Head, where filming is taking place.  There is tight security in the area with road closures to vehicles, pedestrians and restricted sea movements.  All the bars , restaurant and cafes are open and are very busy!!

photo Lucy 2013

Northern Lights often seen from Malin Head

  • At April 15, 2016
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The Farren's 2 17-4-15Malin Head 2 12-01am 17-4-15

  

  The local Farren Family spotted the Aurora at just after midnight on 17th April 2015 and many times since!

 

 

 

 

BambasThe Faren's at Banbas Crown 17-4-15

Kayakers Circumnavigating Ireland Stop Off at Hostel

  • At June 13, 2015
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12th June 2015 two kayakers stop for the night at Hostel

12th June 2015 two kayakers stop for the night at Hostel

Landed at Port Ronan see log on facebook 'Going Round 2015 IE'

Landed at Port Ronan see log on facebook ‘Going Round 2015 IE’

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 At sea circumnavigating Ireland in two kayaks for last 5 weeks arrived at Port Ronan on 12th June 2015 and rested overnight at Sandrock Holiday Hostel then left at 8am the next morning and rounded Malin Head.  Follow their exploits on facebook!

 

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