“This was a fantastic tour. We were exposed to many varying landscapes and subjects, so that everyday was a new adventure. The places we stayed were in great locations, great food, and very comfortable accommodations. Lance Rocked!!! Both Lance and the local guide were encouraging, friendly, patient, and knowledgeable. I liked the historical perspective as well."
- Meg F., Indianapolis, IN

"Lance, you're simply tops. This was my third workshop with you, each better than the last. Your abilities as a photographer, your commitment as a teacher, your warmth as a friend, are beyond compare. "And Olcan, what can I say? A week ago, when I met you, I thought to myself that this is someone I'd feel lucky to call a friend. A week later, I feel like I've just said goodbye to a member of my family."
Michael Quinn,
San Francisco

"Lance cares deeply that each workshop participant finds what they came in search of. His knowledge of both the technical and aesthetic concerns of photography is masterful, and his absolute passion for photography is inspiring. His good humor and sincerity have won my heart."
Lisa E., PA

Itinerary

From our home base near Westport, we'll travel south to Connemara and north to Achill Island to photograph hidden beaches, druid woods and the eerie remains of a village abandoned during the potato famine. Murrisk Abbey, which lies at the foot of Croagh Patrick, is the starting point of an annual pilgrimage each July. Lance will lead the more adventurous up the mountain one afternoon, while Olcan takes the rest of the group on a gentler adventure. The dramatic landscapes along the shores and inlets of Clew Bay provide endless photographic possibilities.

Both days and nights will be filled with photography and cultural experiences. Traditional culture thrives in Mayo, and participants will have plenty of opportunity to explore Westport’s lively traditional Irish music scene and numerous pubs. Our host Olcan is an amazing musician, and plays flute and whistles in pub sessions several nights a week. Ireland is a country where history is ever present in the landscape, and the lives of the Irish people. Our trip will allow us to explore both the romantic legends and sometimes harsh realities of Ireland's past.

Accommodations

Accommodations in Mayo will be in Hillcrest House in beautiful County Mayo in the shadow of Croagh Patrick, Ireland’s holy mountain. Hillcrest House was purchased to accommodate photo groups, and its homelike quality adds to the relaxed atmosphere of the trip. Hillcrest’s wonderful cook Maureen fixes breakfast every morning, and a delicious hot dinner is served each evening. We'll have lunch at local restaurants and pubs along the way, or perhaps stop for a picnic. Transport is a roomy tour van, which has plenty of space for people and equipment

Please take a minute to look at my own photographs from past trips. I hope you will join me on this exciting trip to the mythic West of Ireland.

Cost

The land cost of this trip is $2995, please call Jacque Steedle at Strabo Tours: (607) 756 8676 to register, or for more information.

Download a PDF flyer with information about the trip.