Calke Abbey Visit - Planning

I have chosen Calke Abbey as one of my main sources for Autumn scenery, I intend to keep visiting throughout the season to capture the changes in colour, trees, plants and wildlife.

Intentions

I have planned my first visit to Calke Abbey on Sunday 24th October. The intention of this visit is to get some photos of leaves being kicked into the air and to capture the colour of the trees and leaves similar to some of the photographers I have research, in particular Charles Binns.

The aim is also to familiarise myself with the grounds so that I can capture some of the common Autumn sites, but also some of the more unusual.

Equipment

I will be taking with me my Nikon D90, 18mm-200mm lens and a tripod.

Safety Considerations

As with all location photography there are always risks.  Given the recent wet weather obviously suitable footwear to avoid slipping and warm clothing are essential.  However there are other facters to take into consideration such as The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (an Act of Parliament) which has been set up to protect wildlife, birds and their eggs and nests, plants and sites of scientific interest (protected areas of conservation), as well as national nature reserves.


Calke Abbey also falls into the category of National Nature Reserve these reserves are established and managed by English Nature (a Government agency to protect conservation and wildlife) or by non-governmental organisations such as the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds or the National Trust.

Ref: Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981
       Sites of Scientific Interest
       National Nature Reserves