28 Trip Reports Articles Found
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What Can You Hope to Photograph in One Week at Shompole Wilderness?
Discover what you too could be photographing in just one week's photography at Shompole Wilderness in Kenya. Capture images of lions, leopards & elephants from overnight hides – single occupancy, Amarula, gimbals & guidance included.
Written by David Miles with images contributed by Jean Maitland.
More InfoFour Days with the Puffins of Skomer Island
Discover the enchanting Puffins of Skomer Island in this 4-day trip report! Ian captured hundreds of images of puffins up close, exploring their habitat, & bringing fish home on Wales' premier seabird sanctuary
Written by David Miles with images contributed by Ian Roberts.
More InfoPhotographing Puffins & other Birds of Grímsey Island
Explore the Charming World of Grímsey’s Puffins in the Arctic Circle! Dive into Alison’s travel journal as she uncovers the Puffins & other Birds of Grímsey Island magical habitat, prime viewing locations, & fascinating behaviors.
Words & images contributed by Alison Jenkins.
More InfoIceland Diary – The Magic of Grímsey’s Puffins in the Arctic Circle
Discover the enchanting world of Grímsey's Puffins inside the Arctic Circle! Robin's travel diary reveals their magical habitat, best viewing spots, & unique behaviors.
Words & images contributed by Robin Lowry.
More InfoOn Tour … Photographing the Iberian Lynx
Read a captivating trip report from when Pui Hang was photographing the Iberian Lynx in Spain's Sierra Morena. Witness rare hunts, intimate behaviors, & the critical role of wild rabbits in their survival. A must-read for big cat & wildlife photography enthusiasts!
Words & images contributed by Pui Hang Miles.
More InfoOur Arctic Wildlife & Puffins in the Snow Photography Holiday
Want to see what you could be photographing during our Puffins in the Snow wildlife photography tour? Explore Norway’s Varanger Peninsula & Finnish Taiga, capturing images of puffins, many ducks, & Arctic hares in stunning winter landscapes. Join Alison in 2026 for an unforgettable Arctic adventure!
Written by David Miles with images contributed by Alison & Simon Jenkins.
More InfoSkomer Island Puffins – A Four-Day Diary
Discover the magic of the Skomer Island puffins in this wildlife photography diary! Read how Robin captured stunning puffin portraits, dramatic flight shots & had rare seabird encounters on this 4-day adventure.
Words & images contributed by Robin Lowry.
More InfoWildlife Photography Holiday in Extremadura
See what awaits you during our wildlife photography holiday in Extremadura ... imagine mornings with griffon vultures circling crimson skies, afternoons stalking azure magpies through cork forests, & evenings reviewing your best images yet.
Written by David Miles with images contributed by Olimpia Oriol Ibarra.
More InfoAtlantic Puffins, Seabirds & Golden Hour Magic in May 2025
A report on a recent 4-day wildlife photography trip to Skomer Island, Wales - home to Atlantic Puffins, Short-eared Owls, & seabird colonies. Follow our journey capturing puffins with sand-eels, golden-hour silhouettes, & the island’s breathtaking coastal scenery.
Words & images contributed by Ian Roberts.
More Info15 images of the diverse birdlife of Spain’s plains of Calera
In this second trip report on the birdlife of Spain, I look back at our week in Calera. We arrived in Calera Y Chozas after a week of predominantly raptor photography in the Sierra Morena area. The Spanish Birds of Calera has been running every year for the last five years. The focus of the…
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More Info10 images of the diverse birdlife of Spain’s Sierra Morena
Alan's first two trips as a photography guide for NaturesLens took him to some wildlife hotspots in rural Spain to photograph the diverse birdlife of Spain.
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More Info10 inspiring images of the White Horses of the Camargue
I wanted to share more images from our White Horses of the Camargue photography trip in September 2018 to give everyone an idea of the sort of photographic opportunities available. You'll notice that I haven't included any images of the frenzy of white horses running towards you with water splashing everywhere. The point of this…
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More InfoWhite Horses of the Camargue Photography – A Minimalist Approach
Join NaturesLens for the exciting Wild White Horses of the Camargue Photography Holiday. Witness the raw power & natural elegance of these magnificent equines during this 5-day trip with 7 photography sessions taking place early morning & early evening.
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More InfoA 2018 visit to the fantastic Spanish Birds of Calera
Spring of 2018 saw me spending two weeks in Spain. The first week was for the Eagles & Raptors photography holiday in the Sierra Morena Mountains. The second week saw me travelling to Madrid to collect the next group of clients & then on to Calera y Chozas for the NaturesLens Spanish bird photography holiday. The…
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More InfoSean reports in from this year’s trio of Kerkini Pelican Photography Holidays
For two weeks during January 2018, Sean lead three consecutive holidays to Lake Kerkini in Greece & to capture images of the charismatic Kerkini Pelican, whilst the birds are in their best breeding plumage.
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More InfoCapturing images of Helgoland’s Seals
Early December 2017 saw me joining David & Jayne on a recce trip to capture images of Helgoland's Seals (Heligoland). One look at the weather profile suggested it could be challenging but the likely number of seals & their pups on the beach made the trip look worthwhile & it was!
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More InfoSorcha’s view of the land of the Wild Brown Bear
I was very excited waiting for the day I was to head off to on an adventure to see &, hopefully, capture some images of the wild brown bears of Finland for myself. I had previously spent a wonderful weekend with NaturesLens on their “Birds of Prey Workshop” prior to going abroad, this was primarily to…
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More InfoTigers of Bandhavgarh Photography Holiday Report
Pui Hang's report from the first part of our two holiday excursion in India during 2017, this is her Tigers of Bandhavgarh Photography Holiday report
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More InfoWolverines & Brown Bears of the Taiga Forest
It was not all about big Brown Bears during the Finland Photography Holiday in the Taiga Forest; we had opportunities to see other species too & this included the rather rare & elusive Wolverine!
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More InfoDan reports in from our Spanish Bird Photography Holiday
This was my second year leading a group for NaturesLens on their Spanish Bird Photography Holiday that is focussed around the fantastic hides in Calera & once again they did not disappoint. The stars of this area in Spain are the bustards & the black-winged kite but when Europe’s more common but still wonderful &…
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