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Isle of Skye - Photographic Workshop - 2012

I will be co-hosting a photographic workshop with my Flickr friend Anne Strickland on the Isle of Skye in August this year. Anne has recently returned from a investigatory trip to Skye… searching for (and finding) all the best photographic locations… and checking out the accommodation options and other necessary logistics.

The Isle of Skye is one of the most sought-after photography locations for landscape photographers. Skye has something for everyone, whether your interest is wildlife photography, rocky coastlines, lighthouses, ancient castles and ruins, picturesque village scenes or mythical landscapes. In every direction that you point your lens, you will find unimaginably stunning vistas and dramatic lighting. Quaint croft houses, fields of sheep, rocky cliffs, waterfalls galore, Highland cows, rolling green hills and jagged mountains.

Photos of Panorama Paul (20)

Panorama Paul's favorite photos from other Flickr members (20,497)

Contacts (604)

B-gin-R... Chris
mariestlouis Marie
Richard_Downer Richard Downer
mozakim No real name given
xavierloh Xavier Loh
Juan Wernecke Juan Wernecke
Jay Harman... Jay Harman
Diana Michaels No real name given
Sunnycharacter Lori Duncan
3vilO Olivier Charpentier
Jeff Maltzman No real name given
devilineden Peter de Villiers

Groups (50 50)

♥ Cape Town 82 photos, 2 members
all about fishing 7,740 photos, 2,112 members
Fishing 24,488 photos, 4,340 members
Wildlife camera traps 229 photos, 18 members
Camera Trapping 288 photos, 21 members
South African Farms 76 photos, 3 members
Africa Travel Life 1,101 photos, 174 members
Isle of Skye Magic 1,207 photos, 243 members
Isle of Skye 10,853 photos, 1,364 members
Banff National Park 8,651 photos, 999 members
Canadian Rockies 21,252 photos, 1,643 members
SPEAKING LOVE 1,046 photos, 261 members
California Landscape Photographer 2,060 photos, 301 members
The Pantheon of Cityscape ( Invitation ) 393 photos, 95 members
City Squares .. by invitation (P1/A2) 4,163 photos, 509 members
"DUDE, this Photo is FRIKKIN' AWESOME!" 108 photos, 21 members
Photographer's Choice~Hall of Fame (Invitation) 14,176 photos, 1,591 members
! Cactus & Succulent Flowers (P 1 C 1 If you wish to) 5,889 photos, 674 members
Impressionist Photography .. 5,791 photos, 335 members
The Art of Impressionist Photography 4,083 photos, 417 members
Flypaper Textures 9,249 photos, 1,139 members
Time-Lapse 2,765 photos, 1,121 members
Time Lapse Videos 4,936 photos, 2,213 members
The Best of Cape Town 905 photos, 37 members
The Brenizer Method 2,583 photos, 1,933 members
Eyes Of Nikon 56,434 photos, 1,500 members
Shoot the Little Karoo - Part II 7 photos, 21 members
Shield Of Excellence - Level 1 (p1/a5) 325,834 photos, 37,814 members
The Secret Life of Trees / INVITE ONLY/ comment on 1 901 photos, 395 members
2010 FIFA World Cup 3,999 photos, 251 members
Prime Time 1,415 photos, 14 members
Friends who care... Post 1 Award 3 15,602 photos, 740 members
FIFA World Cup 2014 - Brasil 1,628 photos, 238 members
Your Travel Companion - SA Moments 1,717 photos, 55 members
Tilt-shift Miniature Fakes 60,691 photos, 18,331 members
Statsr 21 photos, 135 members
The Pantheon of Landscape ( Invitation ) 2,358 photos, 400 members
for the love of Cape Town 5,178 photos, 482 members
Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa 2,190 photos, 512 members
! FIFA World Cup (fans, people, celebrating, watching) 14,692 photos, 1,288 members
! FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010 - impressions 26,273 photos, 2,651 members
The Titans of Flickr 41 photos, 9 members
Cape Point, South Africa 30 photos, 12 members
Slowphoto 2,075 photos, 301 members
6 Photos – SeriesGroup 44,831 photos, 5,570 members
one life - one picture 1,110 photos, 647 members
CONCORDIANS 215,627 photos, 7,654 members
Kite Surfing 14,275 photos, 2,495 members
Umbrella time!!! 1,230 photos, 344 members
Scorpions 754 photos, 202 members

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Galleries (1)

Skye - Potential Locations 10 photos

Testimonials (24)

PhotonMix says:

"What is there to say that hasn´t been said about Paul yet? Let´s see...He is, without a doubt, a talented and technically very versed, superb landscape photographer and a wonderful inspiration and benchmark for my own work. I feel we share the same fanatic passion when it comes to nature and landscape magic. Without Paul, I would probably not have started venturing into panorama photography. What makes me return to his photostream over and over again however is not only the beauty of his excellent, serene compositions, but the interesting and humorous stories he likes to share with us as well. Not only that, but the kind attention he manages to give to his flickr friends makes him a very approachable and valuable companion on this journey to perfection. I´m very thankful for that. Looking forward to your next uploads Paul! Bring on the magic!"

22nd August, 2011
Sigi K ॐ says:

"Paul is a perfectionist.

I have not met Paul face to face (yet), but I feel a connection to this talented photographer as though we are old friends.
There is very little i can say to compliment his incredible portfolio of images that has not been said.
It would be best to take a few hours off and scroll through his stream and let Paul's obvious passion speak for itself.

I lived in Cape Town for awhile and I remain awestruck at the way Paul has shot this area and her surrounds. Paul's dedication for the Cape is like a lover over his muse. They push each other to new heights. May this affair last forever.

Oh he has taken some pretty cool shots of Namibia too - hmm - I hope she's not cheating on me ;)!!!

Your an inspiration Paul!"

14th April, 2011
Cindy Farr-Weinfeld says:

"I have to agree with everyone here--I am so thankful that I found Paul's photostream a year ago or so. His work is exceptional and stunning, and one could almost imagine that he lives in some wonderful alternate reality where everything is beautiful, magical and lit from within. But the best thing about Paul, is that he is a kind, generous and friendly person who is always willing to share his techniques, which is rare in this world of photogrpahy."

4th July, 2010
☆Sushil☆ says:

""Inspirational" ☺"

28th May, 2010
Tommy McDermott says:

"Im going to keep this one short and sweet, Paul is one one the best Photographers that I have found on flicker, and is the true master of the " Vertorama" and I always look forward to see what you come up with next Paul"

16th March, 2010
Fabbricante di Nuvole says:

"What else can I say about Paul that hasn't already been said?

His shots are an inspiration for hundreds of photographers (amateur and pro) around the world and, of course, for me too.

He's the evidence that internet is a great vehicle to share know-how and experience. His tutorial gave to a lot of us the opportunity to take tons of beautiful capture all around the world allowing to best you can get from a shot: share the feelings and the beauty of distant places and moments.

The availability and modesty that he shows despite his great talent make him a truly exquisite person.

Thank you once again Paul!"

16th November, 2009
arfromqatar says:

"One of the greatest artists at Flickr.

Your pictures are incredible.
Always inspiring and simply phenomenal!!"

Thank U fore shirring your work with us Paul ."

16th October, 2009
Julien Ratel ( In Iceland ) says:

"Paul has an incredible talent for landscape photography!! the famous vertorama, I discover that with him!! always such fine light and colours in all your compositions!! continue like this my friend!!"

27th August, 2009
Sonja Müller says:

"Excellence.

Just that one word embodies everything I've come to know about Paul's work. He doesn't rest (or post) until it's quite perfect. I am (of course!!!) in NO way qualified to even attempt to comment on his work other than my appreciation for all things beautiful. :)
I love your work, Paul and I love how you share our gorgeous part of the world in such a beautiful way.

I really appreciate your generosity and kindness towards me. Your patience and encouragement knows no (apparent) boundaries. LOL
Thank you, my friend. It's been fun getting to know you."

25th July, 2009
VincenzoScala says:

"I believe that Paul is an exceptional photographer.
He has great experience and a truly eye view.
I just sent an email to Paul to thank him for having taught his techniques to achieve recovery of his now famous Vertical Landscapes.
Today, in front page on flickr, I saw my photos vertorama, I have dedicated this picture to Paul.
You are a great for me.
I hope that one day we will meet!
Thanks again my friend.
Vincenzo"

2nd May, 2009
NeeZhom Photomalaya says:

"He is the excellent landscape photographer. Really inspiring! Keep up the brilliant work Paul :)

More nice thing about him, he's a down to earth man even he's at the top in photography world ......."

15th March, 2009
Aaron_Bennett says:

"What can i say. kind man, kind words and one hell of a ace photographer. Paul's view on the world is great amazing.

Keep it up me friend.:-)"

10th March, 2009
Paul Cook Photography says:

"Paul is one outstanding photographer. His photostream is one of the finest collections on Flickr, and his Vertoramas are easily some of the best i have seen anywhere. One of the things that is very obvious from viewing his work is his consistency, and the thought process and planning behind each shot certainly pays off.

Outstanding work!"

5th December, 2008
T A Y S E R says:

"Paul
Simply man with different vision and amazing art, a liked most of his work and he is my idea inspiration
good luck you friend

Tayseer"

4th December, 2008
Yoann Rigolleau ( busy , busy ) says:

"c'est pas compliqué: ce mec va vous trouer le cul avec ses photos. Du pure talent!"

29th November, 2008
Ryan Eng says:

"I blame Panorama Paul for infecting me with his vertorama fever. However this is one infection everyone should be glad to have. Learning from his tutorial and photostream has helped me to bring my photography to a whole new level. Paul has mastered composing his shots in any situation to achieve the best foreground subject and detail while still capturing stunning backgrounds. I hope he never stops shooting vertoramas."

28th November, 2008
NRG Smith Photography says:

"One of the good guys, always takes time to get back to you!
An inspirational photographer, who has helped me, ans I suspect many others, rethink the way they shoot landscapes, take some time to go through his vertorama group and you'll see for yourself!
Cheers Paul!!"

20th November, 2008
rohitsabu. says:

"What can i give Paul(an inspiration) on his birthday? Not much... but this testimonial... AMAZING is hardly the word paul! his work is spellbinding and inspiring too! what a consistent stream... free fake cake for anyone that can challenge that! Thanks for sharing your wonderful work with the rest of us... it really means a lot to us! CHEERS!"

4th October, 2008
DaizyB says:

"I've been wondering for a while now how to describe Paul. I've not only dicovered in him a wonderful photographer but also a very special and true person I am now priviledged to count as a friend.

His images are truly inspiring and if I had to stare at landscape shots for the rest of my life, I would choose his in a heartbeat. He tells a story with every single one of them and is generous enough to share with us how he does it.

Thank you Paul for being what you are. ;)"

15th August, 2008
™ goraiapick ™ - busy - says:

"THE MASTER OF VERTORAMAS
What a wonderful gentleman that I have met here on Flickr. Paul is a gifted photographer brimming with talent, love and a deep sense of beauty. He brings sensitivity and soulfulness to his nature photos and his photos are not only beautiful, they are supreme. Paul has an incredible eye for form and composition. I also feel like he knows way more than me technically which makes me super jealous but I love him anyway - ;)

When I first stumbled across his images on Flickr, I was amazed and inspired to do better photography on my own, and I've really been influenced by his style: moody skies, reflections, ultra-wide focal lengths, combined with low-angle shooting, and some of the best-produced Vertical Panoramas I have seen. He influenced me to invest on a costy ultra wide lens as well-;) Here we have him "THE MASTER OF PANORAMAS"

I am particularly taken with his landscapes, but I also admire his abilities to describe his great work in beautiful words. Thanks Paul for being such a great inspiration, and an influential friend.
Richie Silván"

6th August, 2008
Dietrich Bojko Photographie says:

"Paul is one the best nature photographers on flickr !!!! He has a true artistic eye for excellent landscape composition, his stream is simply stunning!!! It is one fabulous image after the other! Paul's pictures are really fantastic and technically at a very very high level.
I enjoy visiting his site. Bravo Paul and keep up the exquisite work!"

23rd July, 2008
Boby Pirovics away.... says:

"Paul, first I need tell you, Thank's for give to me a new vision on my panoramas, now vertoramas :) Every yours vertorama I study and trying to learn. But I need good reasons, like a wonderful sky with I see in CT, or the rocks, or the vegetation, by the way, I need go again to CT.
Take care and Thank you very much."

15th July, 2008
Ilse Watson says:

"I met Paul last year (2007) during the Expressions of Cape Town Exhibition (South Africa). By that time I was already a huge fan of his work. I am still a HUGE HUGE fan of his work. He has the EYE to see a great picture. His compositions are flawless and always spot-on. He is a fine artist and therefore he creates Fine ART Vertoramas. Paul, your images are truly masterpieces and you keep inspiring a beginner like me! Thank you for always being willing to help - your tips and ideas are always very useful and I have only benefitted from them. Look forward to see many more art pieces in your stream."

23rd June, 2008
sallysue007 says:

"Paul has only been a contact of mine for a few days yet his images have blown me away, he gives so much thought to each image and they convey his thoughts so beautifully. I am looking forward to seeing many more of his images."

9th April, 2008