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      <g:title>Runswick Bay Walking Photography Session </g:title>
      <g:description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Runswick Bay Walking Photography Session &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;30/10/26  11:00 am - 2:00 pm&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Start Beach Car Park TS13 5HT&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;Explore the dramatic coastline and character of Runswick Bay through photography. This relaxed, friendly walking session encourages you to slow down, notice your surroundings and capture the landscape in your own creative way.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;Whether you are an experienced photographer or just starting out, this walk is suitable for all abilities. You can use a camera or smartphone - no previous photography experience is needed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;What you may learn:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;How to improve the composition of your photographs&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;How to use natural light effectively&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;How to photograph coastal landscapes and seascapes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;How to capture textures, patterns and details&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;How to photograph movement in the sea and along the shoreline&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;How to find interesting images that others may walk past&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;How photography and walking can support creativity and wellbeing&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;Please wear suitable footwear and clothing for the weather.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</g:description>
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      <g:title>Pickering Walking Photography Session </g:title>
      <g:description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;Active Connextions CIC Walking Photography – Pickering&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;16/10/26  11:00 am - 2:00 pm&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Start Pickering Castle YO18 7AX&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What you may learn&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;How to photograph historic buildings and local heritage&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Creative composition and framing techniques&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Using natural light, shadows and reflections&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Capturing the character of Pickering’s streets&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Photographing the railway and signs of the past&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Finding interesting textures, colours and patterns&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;How to photograph movement and passing moments&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Looking for details that others may overlook&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Creating a sense of place through photography&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Building confidence with a camera or mobile phone&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Slowing down, observing your surroundings and being present&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;How walking and creativity can support wellbeing&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sharing ideas and connecting with like-minded people&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Whether you are an experienced photographer or just starting out, this walk is suitable for all abilities. Cameras and mobile phones are welcome.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</g:description>
      <g:price>10.00 GBP</g:price>
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      <g:title>Thornton-le-Dale Walking Photography Session </g:title>
      <g:description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Walking Photography Session in Thornton-le-Dale&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;25/09/26  11:00 am - 2:00 pm&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Start Thornton-le-Dale Car Park YO18 7SD&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;Join Active Connextions CIC for a relaxed, guided photography walk through the picturesque village of Thornton-le-Dale.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;Explore its traditional cottages, village streets, beck, bridges and surroundings while developing your photography skills and discovering new ways of seeing familiar surroundings.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What you may learn&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;How to improve the composition of your photographs&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;How to make effective use of natural light&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;How to photograph village scenes and traditional buildings&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;How to capture water, reflections and movement around the beck&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;How to identify interesting shapes, textures and patterns&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;How to use lines and natural frames within an image&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;How to experiment with different viewpoints and perspectives&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;How to notice details that others may walk past&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;How to create a sense of place through a series of photographs&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;How to become more confident using your camera or mobile phone&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;How mindful photography can support creativity and wellbeing&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The session is suitable for all abilities. You may use a camera or mobile phone, and no previous photography experience is required.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</g:description>
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