Take a shot on the ‘Wild Side’

Why you should never do a photo tour on the Wild Atlantic Way with Alternative Visions and Light Motives! The scenery is disappointing with mountains and indented coast with sweeping sand beaches and small coves. Cliffs abound, some of which are the highest in Europe. It’s a long way down!! The swell waves are translucent in shades of blue and …

A walk on the wild side – Donegal

This weekend we had five photographers from Derry on a photo tour/course in Dunfanaghy, Donegal. Our tours focus on taking participants to the best locations for landscape, seascape and local culture (if requested). The course started on Friday with a sunset at Falcarragh at the edge of the River Ray. On Saturday, in good Donegal weather, we went to the …

Donegal and beyond photo tour

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Alternative Visions with Pixelchrome photo tours Donegal and beyond took place from 26th June – 3rd July. An exciting phototour with 7 participants from the USA, South Africa, Australia and Austria. Come with us to experience the very best locations on Donegal’s Wild Atlantic Way.     Fanad lighthouse                         …

alternative visions donegal photo tour day 1

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Day 1 photo shoot The alternative visions group met at Arnold’s hotel for breakfast at 9.30 am. We then drove along the Wild Atlantic Way making our way to Crohy head. Along the route we drove through the villages of Falcarragh,Gortahork,Crolly and Dunglow. the photo shoot started at Crohy Arch, a magnificent sea arch in a stunning seascape. there is …

Donegal Photo Tour Weekends

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Our weekend photo tours take you to some of the very best locations for landscape and seascape photography in Donegal which is now part of the Wild Atlantic Way.  See some of our sample itineraries below: 1.Drive to Dungloe and The Breeches Arch (Crohy Head). This is one of the best sea arches on the west coast of Ireland. It affords the …

Donegal Phototour May 2017 Alternative Visions

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Welcome  To The First Blog On Our New And Fabulous Website. The First Phototour Of Our summer Season Took Place On The Third Weekend In May. It Had 4 Participants. We Like To Keep Our Maximum Number To 5 To Ensure Each Of Our Photographers Obtains The Most Out Of The Weekend. They Can Also Have  The Undivided Attention Of Both Trevor …

Donegal

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Donegal – The forgotten county of Ireland but arguably the most beautiful. An inimitable light combined with patchworks of fields, mountains and one of the most beautiful coasts anywhere. The light in winter is particularly good with the sun at a low angle even at midday the photographer cannot, or should not, fail to capture some of the essence of …