The Dardagna steps
Multiple jumps, one stream
We will work on the shutter speeds to give structure to the water, keeping the rocks, branches and planes of the scene legible.
đ PHOTOGRAPHIC WORKSHOP âĸ OCTOBER 24â25, 2026
Dardagna Workshop: Apennine Waterfalls
Two days of photography inside the beech forest of Corno alle Scale, following the Dardagna between waterfalls, stratified rocks and small details along the stream.
đ WATER, ROCK AND BEECH FOREST âĸ Long exposures in the field
đŦ Chat on WhatsApp (+39 373 5096237)
đĨ Maximum 8 Participants
đ Location
Dardagna Waterfalls
Corno alle Scale Regional Park
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Date & Duration
October 24â25, 2026
2 Days / 1 Night
đļ Participation Fee
âŦ350 (âŦ50 Deposit)
âŦ300 Balance âĸ 3 PayPal Instalments
đĨ Group & Instructor
Maximum 8 Participants
Teachers: Davide Luongo and Manuel Linari
FIELD EXPERIENCE
Inside the forest, along the Dardagna
The path enters the beech forest and follows a succession of waterfalls. In just a few meters, the elevation, direction, and background change: it's a perfect place to calmly work on the composition, rather than stopping in front of a single view.
Why photograph the Dardagna?
The stream rises in the basin between Corno alle Scale and Monte Spigolino, then plunges into the beech forest. From the highest waterfall to the final pool, the water climbs over one hundred meters in height, distributed in a stepped structure shaped by the sandstone layers.
Here you can move from a wide scene to a narrow frame without changing the area. The white water, dark rocks, and vertical logs provide clear reference points for studying shutter speeds, polarizers, and the order of elements in the frame.
The workshop will follow the rhythm of the forest and the water conditions. We'll focus on the areas that allow for good work and compare framing, exposure, and filter use on site. The exact schedule will be completed after the date is chosen.
PHOTOGRAPHIC ITINERARY
The subjects of the workshop
The final photos will be inserted here. The boxes are already prepared in the correct aspect ratio and clearly indicate which images are missing.
The torrent and the details
Rocks, small rapids and water lines
We will look for tighter compositions, using the direction of the flow and the contrasts between water, moss and sandstone.
The Doccione Waterfall
A long descent of water in the Apennines
We will also work on the Doccione, following the waterfall from the top to the lowest drops and choosing times and shots capable of holding together its entire descent.
đ What you will learn
During the workshop we will work together on everything needed to create effective landscape photographs:
- đ Reading the light natural and its orientation
- đ Choosing the best composition depending on the subject
- đŽ Using ND filters and polarizers for water control
- âąī¸ Managing long exposures on streams and waterfalls
- đ¯ Semplificare l'inquadratura eliminating the disturbing elements
"The goal is not simply to bring home beautiful photographs, but to learn a method that you can apply on any of your future photographic outings."
đ Recommended gear
- đ¸ Fotocamera Mirrorless or Reflex with manual control
- đ Grandangolo (14â24 mm recommended for wide shots)
- đĻĩ Treppiede robusto essential for long water exposures
- đ Scatto remoto / Trigger esterno to avoid any vibration
- đŽ ND and Polarizer Filters to eliminate reflections and create a silk effect
- đ Batterie & Schede of spare memory
- đĨž Mountain clothing layered and waterproof boots
- đ Complete spare change in car (we will be in constant close contact with water!)
âšī¸ Route Note: the final program will indicate difficulty, altitude difference and required clothing after choosing the date and the inspection.
đĄī¸ Cancellation Policies & Refund Transparency
- Full Payment Option (âŦ350): cancellation up to 30 days before the event â 100% refund. Cancellation up to 15 days before the event â 50% refund.
- Deposit Option (âŦ50): cancellation up to 15 days before the event â 100% Full Deposit Refund.
- Possibility of payment by installments: By choosing the balance share with PayPal Business, you can divide the amount into 3 convenient interest-free monthly installments.
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