Comments from PhotoTrek

Comments from PhotoTrek 28.10.08

Did you enjoy the PhotoTrek?
Yes, very much
Hugely
Yes thanks
Yes, very much.

What did you find most interesting?
The composition aspects and use of light
The thought process involved in composition
The technical expertise and assistance
Ensuring the reason for taking the photograph is correctly positioned/focused.

And the most boring!
Some of it went over my head as i was not as advanced as others but that was ok - i still learnt a lot!
Nothing
?
Nothing

Did you find the group size okay, too big or too small?
perfect
A good size, but a couple more would have been fine
The group could have been larger without any problem. (I appreciate that there were a couple of absentees on this trek)

Was the time too long, too short or about right?
Just right for me
From the maintaining concentration point about right but I was sad when it ended and wanted more.
For a morning session it was clearly on the button.

What did you enjoy most and why?
I liked the lighthearted banter and didn't worry that i was much less knowledgeable than others.
Apart from the flapjack the critique of photos taken.
Developing my skills and understanding (having somebody stand by with the safety net!)
Looking for the best position to shoot from. Makes you explore all the angles before releasing the shutter.

What did you least enjoy?
I enjoyed it all.
Can't think of anything

So that we can hone aspects for the future:

Did you enjoy the format?
Yes
Yes
Yes

Was it instructive enough?
Yes
Yes

Was there too much information or too little? A bit too much for me, but the people on the trek were much more experienced than I. (I just hope I didn't hold any one back)
Just right within the constraints of a mixed experience group.
Again it depends on ability Ii felt the info was thick and fast, although I understand the language
(just) I still had to apply the knowledge in a practical sense.
About right

What did you think of the location?
Beautiful
Superb.
Cracking
A great area with a varied set of subjects to photograph.

Have you been onto Ian's website?
Yes - very jealous
Frequently
Have you been onto Barry's website?
Yes - ditto
Yes

Any other comments, critical or otherwise - we've got broad shoulders,(well Ian has).
I liked the relaxed informal atmosphere - my preferred way of learning
Good enjoyable day, thanks very much
Cracking flapjacks!

Finally, would you attend another PhotoTrek or Workshop
Yes - I would like to do a coastal phototrek and like the sound of the Corfe/Kimmeridge venue although Keyhaven appeals. Saturdays are rarely good for me but other days can all be managed. Basically I just want more!