Canonical URL: https://natureslens.co.uk/article/natureslens-trip-reports-first-hand-photography-holiday-stories/ # NaturesLens Trip Reports – First-Hand Photography Holiday Stories Published on June 8, 2026 Words & images contributed by [David Miles](https://natureslens.co.uk/guides/david/). ### Article brief Editorial article Published June 8, 2026 The [wolf](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/wolf/) pack crossed the [Yellowstone](https://natureslens.co.uk/specific-location/yellowstone/) valley at 7 a.m. with the temperature at -18°C. Three animals in open snow, moving fast, back-lit by low winter sun. The group had three minutes. What happened in those three minutes – who had which lens on, who nailed the exposure, what the guide called out – is exactly the kind of detail our trip reports capture. Written by [David Miles](https://natureslens.co.uk/about/david/) or [Pui Hang Miles](https://natureslens.co.uk/about/pui-hang/) shortly after each departure, these are honest accounts of what actually happened in the field: the encounters, the light, the decisions, & the results. These are not polished marketing pieces. The reports cover early-morning hide sessions, unexpected wildlife encounters, the light that cooperated (or did not), & the shots the group came away with. ## What You’ll Find in Each Report Every trip report covers the full arc of a departure: the conditions on the ground, the key wildlife encounters, how the group worked the photography opportunities & the results they achieved. You will see real images from participants alongside our guides’ honest assessment of how the trip played out against expectations. We include practical detail too – which hides or locations were most productive, how the weather & light affected the schedule, what gear choices paid off & what we’d adjust next time. If you are considering booking a particular holiday, the trip reports for that destination are the closest thing to experiencing it before you go. ## A Growing Collection We are building this library with every departure. Whether it is [golden eagles](https://natureslens.co.uk/photograph/golden-eagle/) in Northern [Sweden](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/europe/sweden/)’s snow, [big cats](https://natureslens.co.uk/for/big-cat/) on an [African](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/africa/) dawn, or hummingbirds frozen in flight against a [Costa Rican](https://natureslens.co.uk/discover/central-america/costa-rica/) forest, each report adds another layer of insight into what NaturesLens holidays deliver in practice. Browse the reports below to get a feel for the destinations, the photography & the experience – then join us on the next one. ## Latest Trip Reports - [Trip Report - Northern Sweden's Eagles in Winter](https://natureslens.co.uk/article/northern-swedens-eagles-in-winter/) Golden eagles, pristine snow & soft directional winter light defined this March departure in Northern Sweden. Working from specialist hides, the group captured extended eagle encounters alongside a rich mix of boreal woodland species, delivering a consistently active & highly rewarding photography experience. - NaturesLens trips are designed around photographic opportunity — schedules, positions, & access are all structured to give you the best light. - Groups of 4–8 photographers ensure unhurried access & individual guidance. - Single occupancy is included as standard on the majority of our wildlife photography holidays. - [![One Of The Many Species That Were Photographed By Karen Folbeck During Our 2024 Costa Rican Wildlife Photography Holiday 41](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/thumbnails/medium/One-of-the-many-species-that-were-photographed-by-Karen-Folbeck-during-our-2024-Costa-Rican-Wildlife-Photography-Holiday-41-300x200.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/2025/01/27/some-of-the-images-that-were-captured-by-karen-kolbeck-during-our-2024-costa-rican-photography-holiday/) ### [Images from Karen’s Costa Rica Wildlife Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/2025/01/27/some-of-the-images-that-were-captured-by-karen-kolbeck-during-our-2024-costa-rican-photography-holiday/) January 27, 2025 Explore stunning images from the 2024 NaturesLens Costa Rican Photography Holiday captured by Karen Kolbeck - [![A Photograph From Alison Jenkins Which Demonstrates The Magic Of Dalmatian Pelican Photography 19](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/a-photograph-from-alison-jenkins-which-demonstrates-the-magic-of-dalmatian-pelican-photography-19-300x200.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/2024/01/09/ethical-photography-pelicans-of-lake-kerkini/) ### [Ethical Photography – Respecting the Pelicans of Lake Kerkini](https://natureslens.co.uk/2024/01/09/ethical-photography-pelicans-of-lake-kerkini/) January 9, 2024 In this article, we will shed light on the importance of good ethics when photographing the pelicans of Lake Kerkini,… - [![An Atlantic Puffin Swimming On Calm Water Photographed By Robin Lowry During The Natureslens Puffins Of Iceland Photography Holiday On Grimsey Island](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/An-atlantic-puffin-swimming-on-calm-water-photographed-by-Robin-Lowry-during-the-NaturesLens-Puffins-of-Iceland-photography-holiday-on-Grimsey-Island-300x200.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/2026/09/01/grimsey-island-for-puffin-photography/) ### [Why We Recommend Visiting Grímsey Island in 2027 with Robin](https://natureslens.co.uk/2026/09/01/grimsey-island-for-puffin-photography/) September 1, 2026 With our long-running residential Skomer workshops brought to a close from 2026 & Fair Isle already full for 2027, Grímsey… In this article 1. [What You'll Find in Each Report](https://natureslens.co.uk/article/natureslens-trip-reports-first-hand-photography-holiday-stories/#what-youll-find-in-each-report) 1. [A Growing Collection](https://natureslens.co.uk/article/natureslens-trip-reports-first-hand-photography-holiday-stories/#a-growing-collection) ### Author Words & images contributed by [David Miles](https://natureslens.co.uk/guides/david/). Next step ### Find your next wildlife photography holiday Browse small-group trips by destination, subject, season and photographic goal. [Browse Holidays](https://natureslens.co.uk/) ### Article topics ### Field notes by email New articles, trip reports and wildlife photography holiday announcements from NaturesLens. [Join The List](https://natureslens.co.uk/newsletter-preferences/)