Canonical URL: https://natureslens.co.uk/2018/09/24/eagles-of-the-swedish-winter/ # Golden Eagles of the Swedish Winter by David Published on September 24, 2018 [![A Close Up Of One Of The Golden Eagles Feeding In The Snow Image Captured During The Natureslens Golden Eagles Of The Swedish Winter Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/a-close-up-of-one-of-the-golden-eagles-feeding-in-the-snow-image-captured-during-the-natureslens-golden-eagles-of-the-swedish-winter-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/a-close-up-of-one-of-the-golden-eagles-feeding-in-the-snow-image-captured-during-the-natureslens-golden-eagles-of-the-swedish-winter-photography-holiday.jpg) During early March 2018, David attended our Golden Eagles of the Swedish Winter photography holiday. We chose this time of year to visit Sweden because the Eagles are most active in cold weather. Also, Northern Sweden in winter is impressive with the clean snow providing a distinctive quality to the images. As you can see from David’s photographs, he was blessed with impressive light & some strong eagle activity. Just look at the catchlight in the eagle’s eyes & the gorgeous golden tones in the feathers. [![A Close Up Of One Of The Golden Eagles Feeding In The Snow Image Captured During The Natureslens Golden Eagles Of The Swedish Winter Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/a-close-up-of-one-of-the-golden-eagles-feeding-in-the-snow-image-captured-during-the-natureslens-golden-eagles-of-the-swedish-winter-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/a-close-up-of-one-of-the-golden-eagles-feeding-in-the-snow-image-captured-during-the-natureslens-golden-eagles-of-the-swedish-winter-photography-holiday.jpg) [![Flying In Beautiful Light One Of The Golden Eagles Takes To The Air Image Captured During The Natureslens Golden Eagles Of The Swedish Winter Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/flying-in-beautiful-light-one-of-the-golden-eagles-takes-to-the-air-image-captured-during-the-natureslens-golden-eagles-of-the-swedish-winter-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/flying-in-beautiful-light-one-of-the-golden-eagles-takes-to-the-air-image-captured-during-the-natureslens-golden-eagles-of-the-swedish-winter-photography-holiday.jpg) [![Illuminated By Beautiful Light One Of The Golden Eagles In The Snow Image Captured During The Natureslens Golden Eagles Of The Swedish Winter Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/illuminated-by-beautiful-light-one-of-the-golden-eagles-in-the-snow-image-captured-during-the-natureslens-golden-eagles-of-the-swedish-winter-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/illuminated-by-beautiful-light-one-of-the-golden-eagles-in-the-snow-image-captured-during-the-natureslens-golden-eagles-of-the-swedish-winter-photography-holiday.jpg) Sunrise also provided some gorgeous colours for some strong landscape photography. I always think that snow makes everything look prettier & the pink sky coupled with snow on the branches in the image below reminds me of a winter wonderland. [![Amazing Light Behind The Forest Ushers The Day In Image Captured During The Natureslens Golden Eagles Of The Swedish Winter Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/amazing-light-behind-the-forest-ushers-the-day-in-image-captured-during-the-natureslens-golden-eagles-of-the-swedish-winter-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/amazing-light-behind-the-forest-ushers-the-day-in-image-captured-during-the-natureslens-golden-eagles-of-the-swedish-winter-photography-holiday.jpg) The Golden Eagles were the target species for our tour but the forest was full of wildlife such as siskins, magpies & [red foxes](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/red-fox/). David captured this lovely moment of a pair of siskins throwing puffs of snow into the air as they squabbled. I also love his image of the fox staring at a magpie which is blissfully unaware of its presence. [![A Pair Of Siskins Squabble In The Snow Image Captured During The Natureslens Golden Eagles Of The Swedish Winter Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/a-pair-of-siskins-squabble-in-the-snow-image-captured-during-the-natureslens-golden-eagles-of-the-swedish-winter-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/a-pair-of-siskins-squabble-in-the-snow-image-captured-during-the-natureslens-golden-eagles-of-the-swedish-winter-photography-holiday.jpg) [![A Red Fox Encounters A Magpie Image Captured During The Natureslens Golden Eagles Of The Swedish Winter Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/a-red-fox-encounters-a-magpie-image-captured-during-the-natureslens-golden-eagles-of-the-swedish-winter-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/a-red-fox-encounters-a-magpie-image-captured-during-the-natureslens-golden-eagles-of-the-swedish-winter-photography-holiday.jpg) One of the challenges of snow photography is making sure that the subject is sharp, especially when it is snowing. I’m sure I’m not the only one who has photographed a pin sharp snowflake instead of an in-focus subject! [David](https://natureslens.co.uk/about/david/) said “My trip with NaturesLens to photograph [Golden Eagles](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/golden-eagle/) in [Sweden](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/europe/sweden/)’s winter surpassed all expectations of seeing & photographing these fine birds in their natural wild state. [Dan](https://natureslens.co.uk/about/dan/) was an excellent guide, the accommodation was good & the eagles superb! We experienced a range of lighting & weather conditions which made the photography all the better. I would certainly book through NaturesLens again & am already contemplating my next trip.” [![One Of The Golden Eagles Flies Above The Snow Image Captured During The Natureslens Golden Eagles Of The Swedish Winter Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/one-of-the-golden-eagles-flies-above-the-snow-image-captured-during-the-natureslens-golden-eagles-of-the-swedish-winter-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/one-of-the-golden-eagles-flies-above-the-snow-image-captured-during-the-natureslens-golden-eagles-of-the-swedish-winter-photography-holiday.jpg) [![One Of The Golden Eagles Lands On The Snow Image Captured During The Natureslens Golden Eagles Of The Swedish Winter Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/one-of-the-golden-eagles-lands-on-the-snow-image-captured-during-the-natureslens-golden-eagles-of-the-swedish-winter-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/one-of-the-golden-eagles-lands-on-the-snow-image-captured-during-the-natureslens-golden-eagles-of-the-swedish-winter-photography-holiday.jpg) - NaturesLens wildlife photography holidays are structured around photographic opportunity — every schedule decision is made around light, behaviour, & access. - Small groups of 4–8 photographers ensure unhurried positions & individual guidance. - Single occupancy accommodation is included as standard across the majority of our trips. ## Share this post - - - - [![A Colourful Portrait Of A Three Banded Plover As Captured During The Natureslens Zimanga Photography Safari](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/a-colourful-portrait-of-a-three-banded-plover-as-captured-during-the-natureslens-zimanga-photography-safari.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/2019/04/11/zimanga-photography-safari/) ### [11 Stunning Images from Alan’s Zimanga Photography Safari](https://natureslens.co.uk/2019/04/11/zimanga-photography-safari/) April 11, 2019 Alan shares 10 stunning images that he captured during his Zimanga photography safari holiday with NaturesLens - [![A Common Spadefoot Toad Photographed In Bulgaria During The Natureslens Reptiles Amphibians Of Bulgaria Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/a-common-spadefoot-toad-photographed-in-bulgaria-during-the-natureslens-reptiles-amphibians-of-bulgaria-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/2019/09/07/reptiles-amphibians-of-bulgaria/) ### [30 images of the diminutive Reptiles & Amphibians of Bulgaria](https://natureslens.co.uk/2019/09/07/reptiles-amphibians-of-bulgaria/) September 7, 2019 For 2019, Reptiles & Amphibians of Bulgaria was a brand new trip that covers the western side of Bulgaria heading… - [![Puffin Gathering Nesting Material Photographed On Skomer Island During A Natureslens Puffins Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/thumbnails/medium/puffin-gathering-nesting-material-photographed-on-skomer-island-during-a-natureslens-puffins-photography-holiday-300x200.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/2014/10/20/puffins-skomer-island/) ### [Puffins of Skomer Island](https://natureslens.co.uk/2014/10/20/puffins-skomer-island/) October 20, 2014 Skomer Island is celebrated for the puffins that reside there over the summer. 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