Photowalk: Morning Light at Tibradden Wood (Pine Forest)

### 📸 Objective

Let’s capture the serene beauty of Tibradden Wood—a peaceful pine forest offering panoramic views across Dublin Bay and the Wicklow Mountains. This photowalk is about slowing down, observing the light through the trees, and composing powerful landscape shots.
We’ll walk the Tibradden wood, enjoy the crisp morning air, and share creative ideas along the way. After the walk, we can stop for breakfast or coffee nearby to chat and review our shots.

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### 📍 Meeting Point

Tibradden Wood Car Park
🕗 Time: 8:00 am
📅 Date: Saturday, 25/10/2025

💬 Join the WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/H0ld8u1MvjhGkVB2YijHPz?mode=wwc

If you’re planning to join the walk, please join the group to stay updated. Sometimes you might be able to offer a ride to a peer, or find someone who can give you a lift to the meeting point.

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### 🥾 Walk Details

• Trail: Tibradden Wood (also known as Pine Forest Trail)
• Distance: ~2.5 km
• Duration: About 2 hours
• Difficulty: Moderate – includes some inclines and uneven terrain
• Highlights: Forest paths, ancient pine trees, views of Dublin Bay, and access to the Wicklow Way.
• Landscape Opportunities: Morning light through tall pines, panoramic vistas, textures of moss and bark, forest paths with natural symmetry.

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### ⚠️ Important Notices

• Weather & Safety:
• In case of Met Éireann snow/ice warnings in place, the event may be cancelled or rescheduled, and alternative options will be communicated.
• Responsibility: This is a casual, peer-led outing—participants are responsible for their own safety and equipment.

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### ☕ Breakfast / Café Option

After the walk, those interested can drive a short distance to The Hazel House Café (located near Tibradden) for breakfast or coffee—a cozy spot perfect for sharing photos and photography stories.

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### ✅ This photowalk is for you if you want to…

• Improve your landscape and nature photography.
• Practice working with natural light and composition.
• Get comfortable shooting in manual or semi-manual modes.
• Connect with photographers who share a love for the outdoors.

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### 🧳 What to Bring

📷 Any camera (DSLR, mirrorless, or smartphone).
🥾 Sturdy shoes or hiking boots—paths can be muddy or uneven.
🧥 Weather-appropriate clothing (layers recommended).
💰 Money for coffee/breakfast afterward.

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### 🪪 GDPR / Consent

By joining, you consent to being photographed by other participants.
Always obtain clear consent before photographing identifiable people outside our group (especially minors). Respect anyone who declines.