Canonical URL: https://natureslens.co.uk/2026/04/21/arctic-hares-under-the-northern-night/ # Arctic Hares Under the Northern Night – Two Evenings That Deliver Published on April 21, 2026 [![A backlit Arctic Hare photographed at the Varanger hide that NaturesLens use twice during their Arctic Wildlife of Varanger tour - 04](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/A-backlit-Arctic-Hare-photographed-at-the-Varanger-hide-that-NaturesLens-use-twice-during-their-Arctic-Wildlife-of-Varanger-tour-04-1024x576.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/A-backlit-Arctic-Hare-photographed-at-the-Varanger-hide-that-NaturesLens-use-twice-during-their-Arctic-Wildlife-of-Varanger-tour-04.jpg) Written by [David Miles](https://natureslens.co.uk/guides/david/) with images contributed by Skjalg-Helmer Vian. ## Arctic Hares Under the Northern Night – Two Evenings That Deliver There are moments in wildlife photography where everything aligns – subject, light, behaviour, & access. When it does, you don’t just come away with a lucky frame … you come away with **several images you genuinely want to keep**. On the new [Arctic Wildlife of Varanger photography tour](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/norway/arctic-varanger/), we’ve built in **two dedicated evening sessions at the Arctic hare hide**. Not one. Two … & that’s the difference between hoping for something to happen … & walking away knowing you’ve nailed it. ## [![A Pair Of Arctic Hares Photographed At The Varanger Hide That Natureslens Use Twice During Their Arctic Wildlife Of Varanger Tour](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/A-pair-of-Arctic-Hares-photographed-at-the-Varanger-hide-that-NaturesLens-use-twice-during-their-Arctic-Wildlife-of-Varanger-tour-01.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/A-pair-of-Arctic-Hares-photographed-at-the-Varanger-hide-that-NaturesLens-use-twice-during-their-Arctic-Wildlife-of-Varanger-tour-01.jpg) ## Why Two Sessions Matters? The first evening is about understanding what’s in front of you. You’ll quickly realise this isn’t typical Arctic wildlife photography. The hares aren’t distant shapes on a white landscape – they’re close, active, & constantly interacting. You’ll spend that first session: - Getting comfortable with the light & exposure - Learning how the hares move - Experimenting with focal lengths - Starting to pick up behaviour You’ll get good images. [![A Pair Of Boxing Arctic Hares Photographed At The Varanger Hide That Natureslens Use Twice During Their Arctic Wildlife Of Varanger Tour](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/A-pair-of-boxing-Arctic-Hares-photographed-at-the-Varanger-hide-that-NaturesLens-use-twice-during-their-Arctic-Wildlife-of-Varanger-tour-08.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/A-pair-of-boxing-Arctic-Hares-photographed-at-the-Varanger-hide-that-NaturesLens-use-twice-during-their-Arctic-Wildlife-of-Varanger-tour-08.jpg)The second evening is where it improves. You’re no longer guessing … You’re ready. - You see the moment building before the hares box - You track movement rather than react to it - You refine compositions instead of grabbing at them That’s when you start getting **multiple strong images**, not just one. ## [![An Arctic Hare Photographed At The Varanger Hide That Natureslens Use Twice During Their Arctic Wildlife Of Varanger Tour](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/An-Arctic-Hare-photographed-at-the-Varanger-hide-that-NaturesLens-use-twice-during-their-Arctic-Wildlife-of-Varanger-tour-02.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/An-Arctic-Hare-photographed-at-the-Varanger-hide-that-NaturesLens-use-twice-during-their-Arctic-Wildlife-of-Varanger-tour-02.jpg) ## What You Can Expect To Come Away With? This isn’t about ticking a species … It’s about leaving with a **range of images you’d happily show**. ### Wide & Minimal (70 – 200mm) Simple, graphic compositions … A few hares spaced across a black frame. Clean, quiet, & very different from the usual snow-on-white Arctic look. [![An Arctic Hare Photographed At The Varanger Hide That Natureslens Use Twice During Their Arctic Wildlife Of Varanger Tour](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/An-Arctic-Hare-photographed-at-the-Varanger-hide-that-NaturesLens-use-twice-during-their-Arctic-Wildlife-of-Varanger-tour-03.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/An-Arctic-Hare-photographed-at-the-Varanger-hide-that-NaturesLens-use-twice-during-their-Arctic-Wildlife-of-Varanger-tour-03.jpg) ### Action & Behaviour (300 – 400mm) This is where things get properly exciting. Hares boxing … Leaping … Snow exploding around them mid-air. These moments happen fast – but with two sessions, you get more than one chance to get them right. [![An Arctic Hare Photographed At The Varanger Hide That Natureslens Use Twice During Their Arctic Wildlife Of Varanger Tour](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/An-Arctic-Hare-photographed-at-the-Varanger-hide-that-NaturesLens-use-twice-during-their-Arctic-Wildlife-of-Varanger-tour-05.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/An-Arctic-Hare-photographed-at-the-Varanger-hide-that-NaturesLens-use-twice-during-their-Arctic-Wildlife-of-Varanger-tour-05.jpg) ### Close & Detailed (600 – 800mm) Slow it down. Whiskers lit from behind … Frost clinging to fur … That subtle glow through the ears. Images that feel intimate & considered. [![An Arctic Hare Photographed At The Varanger Hide That Natureslens Use Twice During Their Arctic Wildlife Of Varanger Tour](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/An-Arctic-Hare-photographed-at-the-Varanger-hide-that-NaturesLens-use-twice-during-their-Arctic-Wildlife-of-Varanger-tour-06.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/An-Arctic-Hare-photographed-at-the-Varanger-hide-that-NaturesLens-use-twice-during-their-Arctic-Wildlife-of-Varanger-tour-06.jpg) ## Light That Does The Heavy Lifting The backlighting is what makes this work. - It cleanly separates the hares from the background - It turns falling snow into atmosphere - It highlights detail you’d otherwise miss Every movement becomes something visual. You’re not just photographing a hare – you’re capturing **light, texture, & motion all at once**. [![An Arctic Hare Photographed At The Varanger Hide That Natureslens Use Twice During Their Arctic Wildlife Of Varanger Tour](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/An-Arctic-Hare-photographed-at-the-Varanger-hide-that-NaturesLens-use-twice-during-their-Arctic-Wildlife-of-Varanger-tour-07.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/An-Arctic-Hare-photographed-at-the-Varanger-hide-that-NaturesLens-use-twice-during-their-Arctic-Wildlife-of-Varanger-tour-07.jpg) ## What Is A Different Rhythm Within The Trip? [Varanger](https://natureslens.co.uk/specific-location/varanger/) can be raw & unpredictable – that’s part of its appeal. This hide gives you a different pace: - Controlled conditions - Repeatable opportunities - Time to refine rather than rush It balances the rest of the trip perfectly. ## Reality By the end of the second session, you won’t just have “a nice hare shot”. We hope that you’ll have: - A handful of action frames that really work - Clean, simple compositions - A couple of close portraits with real detail In other words – **several images you’ll actually want to keep & use**. ## [![The Ears Of An Arctic Hare Photographed At The Varanger Hide That Natureslens Use Twice During Their Arctic Wildlife Of Varanger Tour](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/The-ears-of-an-Arctic-Hare-photographed-at-the-Varanger-hide-that-NaturesLens-use-twice-during-their-Arctic-Wildlife-of-Varanger-tour-09.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/The-ears-of-an-Arctic-Hare-photographed-at-the-Varanger-hide-that-NaturesLens-use-twice-during-their-Arctic-Wildlife-of-Varanger-tour-09.jpg) ## Why It’s In The Itinerary? We’ve included this because it delivers. Because two sessions give you time to settle in & improve & because it’s one of those rare setups where things come together consistently enough that you can push beyond luck & start getting results on purpose. If you’re on the fence about [joining our tour to Varanger](https://natureslens.co.uk/photography-holiday/norway/arctic-varanger/), this is the moment that should tip you over. This isn’t a “nice to have” session tucked into the itinerary – it’s one of the reasons the trip exists. Two evenings, set up properly, with time to get it right … & to come away with images that actually stand up when you get home. For those who join us, it’s the point where everything clicks – where you stop hoping for a result & start seeing it come together in front of you. More often than not, it ends the same way … a quiet glance at the back of the camera & a simple thought … *“yeah … nailed it.”* ## Share this post - - - - [![A Puffin Stretches Its Wings Illuminated From Behind By The Light Of The Rising Sun This Image Was Captured During The Natureslens Welsh Puffins Of Skomer Island Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/A-puffin-stretches-its-wings-illuminated-from-behind-by-the-light-of-the-rising-sun-this-image-was-captured-during-the-NaturesLens-Welsh-Puffins-of-Skomer-Island-photography-holiday-300x200.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/2026/03/18/wildlife-photography-guide/) ### [Seeking a new wildlife photography guide to join our team](https://natureslens.co.uk/2026/03/18/wildlife-photography-guide/) March 18, 2026 We're looking for a wildlife photographer to join the NaturesLens team as a guide. 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All images were captured whilst he was guiding… In this articleJump to section 1. [Arctic Hares Under the Northern Night - Two Evenings That Deliver](https://natureslens.co.uk/2026/04/21/arctic-hares-under-the-northern-night/#arctic-hares-under-the-northern-night-two-evenings-that-deliver) 1. [Why Two Sessions Matters?](https://natureslens.co.uk/2026/04/21/arctic-hares-under-the-northern-night/#why-two-sessions-matters) 1. [What You Can Expect To Come Away With?](https://natureslens.co.uk/2026/04/21/arctic-hares-under-the-northern-night/#what-you-can-expect-to-come-away-with) 1. [Wide & Minimal (70 - 200mm)](https://natureslens.co.uk/2026/04/21/arctic-hares-under-the-northern-night/#wide-minimal-70-200mm) 1. [Action & Behaviour (300 - 400mm)](https://natureslens.co.uk/2026/04/21/arctic-hares-under-the-northern-night/#action-behaviour-300-400mm) 1. [Close & Detailed (600 - 800mm)](https://natureslens.co.uk/2026/04/21/arctic-hares-under-the-northern-night/#close-detailed-600-800mm) 1. [Light That Does The Heavy Lifting](https://natureslens.co.uk/2026/04/21/arctic-hares-under-the-northern-night/#light-that-does-the-heavy-lifting) 1. [What Is A Different Rhythm Within The Trip?](https://natureslens.co.uk/2026/04/21/arctic-hares-under-the-northern-night/#what-is-a-different-rhythm-within-the-trip) 1. [Reality](https://natureslens.co.uk/2026/04/21/arctic-hares-under-the-northern-night/#reality) 1. [Why It's In The Itinerary?](https://natureslens.co.uk/2026/04/21/arctic-hares-under-the-northern-night/#why-its-in-the-itinerary) ### Author DM [David Miles](https://natureslens.co.uk/guides/david/) shares practical field notes, trip updates and wildlife photography advice from the NaturesLens programme. 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