12th - 19th Feb. 2028 - £4499
Europe - Guided By Pui Hang Miles
Reserve with a deposit of £850
Keen wildlife photographers are invited to join a small group led by Pui Hang for an extremely special 7 night Hungarian Winter Wildlife photography holiday in Pusztaszer, Hungary.
The 7 night photography holiday has an itinerary designed to capture images of Bittern, Black-headed Gull, Caspian Gull, Common Buzzard, Cormorant, Eurasian Otter, Great Bittern, Great Cormorant, Great Egret, Grey Heron, Kingfisher, Marsh Harrier, Moorhen, Otter, Pygmy Cormorant, Red Deer, Red Fox, Spoonbill, Water Rail & White-tailed Sea Eagle & any other species that appear in front of the hides.
The photography hides designed by Bence are pretty special, & offer a unique take on wildlife photography. Using his skills as the ‘invisible wildlife photographer’ & knowledge of the natural world, Bence has created hides that combine technological innovation with secret spots in nature. These hides, designed for different specialisations, meet professional & amateur photographers’ needs.
The photography hides designed by Bence Máté are truly one-of-a-kind & give wildlife photographers an unbeatable advantage when capturing remarkable images. With a combination of quality construction, natural materials, & innovative design, Bence Mate’s hides have revolutionised how wildlife photographers approach their work.
The following are the photography hides on Bence’s farm that will form the itinerary during the Hungarian Winter Wildlife photography holiday sessions – participants will be rotated through the hides on a custom-designed schedule.
The Theatre Hide is suitable for 24-hour action photography during winter. Bence Máté has ensured that there are ideally situated natural & artificial lights, the background distance is perfect, & the hide itself is designed for a comfortable stay whilst photographing the visiting Hungarian wildlife.
The principal, frequent species are the Great Egret, Grey Heron & Great Cormorant. Other possible species: White-tailed Eagle, Common Buzzard, Marsh Harrier, Caspian Gull, Black-headed Gull, Pygmy Cormorant, Spoonbill, Great Bittern, Otter, & Red Fox.
Similar to the Theatre Hide, the Cinema Hide is suitable for 24-hour action photography during winter. Bence has ensured that there are ideally situated natural & artificial lights, the background distance is perfect, & the hide itself is designed for a comfortable stay. The most frequent species are Otter, Great Egret, & Grey Heron – Other species that visit this hide may include Great Bittern, Water Rail, & Moorhen.
At the Winter Drinking Station, Bence has set up an environment for stunning backlit photography of deer & birds.
Bence Máté’s Kingfisher Hide is the first Kingfisher hide where you do not need to use complicated flash systems but instead use a specially designed LED lamp system. This system allows you to shoot images of fishing kingfisher at 1/5000sec, ISO 4000, & f4.0 any time of the day.
In 2021, Bence established a new wetland in front of the lodge, now known as the Hotel Hide & installed a similar backlight system to that found in the drinking station hide. This location is frequented by fish eaters such as herons, egrets, otters, etc.
The following is the proposed itinerary for this photography holiday, it should be considered provisional & subject to change.
The White-tailed Eagles are provided with fish to ensure their continued survival, even during periods of limited resources. In colder temperatures, these mighty birds of prey are particularly likely to come foraging for food during the day.
We have taken care to refine the itinerary for this wildlife photography holiday; as such, we consider the following to be amongst the highlights of this tour.
Part of the itinerary will include a stay at the "Theatre Hide", designed to accommodate three or four photographers comfortably. This hide boasts several creature comforts, such as sleeping quarters, a small kitchen, & amenities like electricity & wifi. To reach the hide, visitors must pass through a 15-metre tunnel.
When the sun sinks below the horizon, specially designed lighting illuminates several areas, resulting in a striking backlit effect. Birds, wading among the water, seem to come alive as they fling droplets everywhere with a shake of their catch. [gap] On occasion, it has been possible to witness several birds embroiled in a battle, their wings spread wide & their silhouettes backlit by the lighting set behind them. The contrast of their action against the backlight particularly amplifies the intensity of the spraying water from their wings & the splashing of the water from the commotion.
Here is a list of items we recommend that you bring. While you must bring some of these items (i.e. passport if you are traveling from abroad), please note that many of the items listed below are only recommendations & are not a requirement.
Recommended Clothing – the following is a guide as to what clothing you may require throughout this photography holiday, the list is not exhaustive & you do not require absolutely everything on this list, should you have any questions, please contact us via email or phone.
Gloves suitable for a cold climate, hat suitable for a cold climate, jacket suitable for a cold climate, layers of neutral coloured clothing suitable for a very cold climate, lightweight waterproof jacket, lightweight waterproof over-trousers, trousers suitable for a cold climate & warm & sturdy boots suitable for a very cold climate
Recommended Camera Equipment – the following is a guide as to what camera equipment you may require throughout this photography holiday, the list is not exhaustive & you do not require absolutely everything on this list, should you have any questions, please contact us via email or phone.
100-400mm, 150-500mm or 150-600mm, 600mm or 800mm, card reader, long prime lens in the range of 500mm, medium zoom lens in the range of 70-200mm, mirrorless or DSLR camera body, notebook or laptop, portable hard-disk drive or SSD for storage of your images, short zoom lens in the range of 24-105mm, spare mirrorless or DSLR camera body, telephoto zoom lens in the range of 200-600mm & tripod (essential for use within the hides)
The photography is primarily focused on a select few photography hides built at the farm; however, the wildlife in these areas is particularly active at this time of the year. [gap] There is a reasonable chance of snow & ice and plenty of chilly temperatures. But think of the awe-inspiring light & all the beautiful misty breaths that are likely to be seen!
During this wildlife photography holiday, you can expect to capture images of a diverse range of species, the intended species include Bittern, black-headed gull, caspian gull, common buzzard, cormorant, eurasian otter, great bittern, great cormorant, great egret, grey heron, kingfisher, marsh harrier, moorhen, otter, pygmy cormorant, red deer, red fox, spoonbill, water rail & white-tailed sea eagle.
Before booking the Hungarian Winter Wildlife photography holiday, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the inclusions & exclusions for the trip. Understanding these lists will give you a clear idea of what to expect during your wildlife photography adventure.
Accommodation as specified in the description, all hide sessions & appropriate permits, all in-trip ground transportation, all photography sessions & appropriate permits, guidance & advice from our photography holiday guide, meals on a full-board basis & transportation between photographic locations
Activities not listed on the itinerary, all drinks, all flights, flights to start location, meals not listed on the itinerary, personal expenses of any type, required insurances, sundries, tips & gratuities, transportation to start location & visas
Travel Insurance – it is a requirement when booking on any wildlife photography holiday scheduled by NaturesLens that you have adequate travel insurance, we suggest a policy from TrailFinders or Campbell Irvine.
Bence’s Kingfisher hide has revolutionized how photographers can capture images of diving & fishing kingfishers. Using a custom-made LED system, photographers no longer need to use cumbersome flash systems to take photos. This system allows photographers to take perfect images of kingfishers at speeds of 1/5000sec, ISO 4000, & f4.0, regardless of the time of day.
A backlit photograph draws attention to the subject's form & shape with the light source behind them. [gap] The backlit technique creates contrast & vibrancy in the image, bringing out its features and making it stand out.
NaturesLens photography holidays do not include flights unless it is explicitly stated on the event page. When it is time to book your flights, we will send you the details in plenty of time to allow for bookings at the best available price.
The photography holiday itinerary is subject to change & is to be considered provisional.
NaturesLens photography holidays require a minimum number of participants in order to be viable. If this minimum number is not met, the photography holiday may not go ahead.
In the event that the minimum number for a photography holiday to go ahead is not reached, NaturesLens reserves the right to cancel any given photography holiday. In that event 100% of monies received will be returned. However, NaturesLens is not responsible for expenses incurred by its customers.
Not all mentioned wildlife can be observed & photographed at all times of the year, thus some activities may be considered seasonal & not available.
Please note the cuisine on many of the NaturesLens photography holidays is authentic & typical of the region in which you are travelling. International or western cuisine is often NOT available. If you have any concerns over the food arrangements or have any special dietary requirements, please contact us prior to making a booking.
All personal luggage are the responsibility of the owner & we request that photography holiday participants limit their luggage to the equivalent of one suitcase, one flight bag, one camera bag & tripod. We do not wish to appear dictatorial in this matter & the request is made to ensure space & comfort for everyone in our vehicles.
NaturesLens & its agents act only as agents for the passenger in all matters relating to travel arrangements, & as such, do not assume responsibility for injury, accident, damage, loss, delay or irregularity which may occur via defect of transportation or any other cause.
NaturesLens reserves the right to substitute hotels, & other previously outlined arrangements as necessary, to either improve or equal the travel experience.
NaturesLens reserves the right to pass on to photography holiday participants any additional & unplanned expenditure incurred during a photography holiday, via events beyond the control of NaturesLens. NaturesLens reserves the right to accept or decline any person as a member of any photography holiday.
Payment of a deposit by photography holiday participants or their representative constitutes their acceptance of all conditions contained herein.
All bookings are made subject to our terms & conditions.
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