Canonical URL: https://natureslens.co.uk/trip-reports/natureslens-trip-reports-first-hand-photography-holiday-stories/ # NaturesLens Trip Reports – First-Hand Photography Holiday Stories Published on June 8, 2026 [![Waiting For The Shoreline Feed The Pelicans Are As Expectant Of Action As The Photographers Photographed During The Natureslens Dalmatian Pelican Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/waiting-for-the-shoreline-feed-the-pelicans-are-as-expectant-of-action-as-the-photographers-photographed-during-the-natureslens-dalmatian-pelican-photography-holiday.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/waiting-for-the-shoreline-feed-the-pelicans-are-as-expectant-of-action-as-the-photographers-photographed-during-the-natureslens-dalmatian-pelican-photography-holiday.jpg) 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 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/trip-reports/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 on virtually all NaturesLens trips. - [![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. You don't need guiding experience -… - [![One Of The Bald Eagles Stalls To Land On One Of The Beaches Found In Kachemak Bay Photographed During The Natureslens Sea Otters Bald Eagles Of Alaska Photography Holiday](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/One-of-the-Bald-Eagles-stalls-to-land-on-one-of-the-beaches-found-in-Kachemak-Bay-photographed-during-the-NaturesLens-Sea-Otters-Bald-Eagles-of-Alaska-photography-holiday-300x225.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/2024/04/02/bald-eagles/) ### [A focus on the Bald Eagles of Alaska](https://natureslens.co.uk/2024/04/02/bald-eagles/) April 2, 2024 Discover the majestic Bald Eagles of Alaska in this captivating blog post. Learn about their habitat, behaviour, & conservation. - [![A Walking Red Eyed Tree Frog Photographed In Costa Rica In November 2025](https://natureslens.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/A-walking-Red-eyed-Tree-Frog-photographed-in-Costa-Rica-in-November-2025-300x225.jpg)](https://natureslens.co.uk/2026/01/20/costa-rica-photography-tours/) ### [Costa Rica Photography Tours – Small Group Wildlife Focused Travel](https://natureslens.co.uk/2026/01/20/costa-rica-photography-tours/) January 20, 2026 Why our Costa Rica photography tours deliver consistent wildlife opportunities across rainforest, wetlands, cloud forest, & coast. Small groups, flexible… In this articleJump to section 1. [What You'll Find in Each Report](https://natureslens.co.uk/trip-reports/natureslens-trip-reports-first-hand-photography-holiday-stories/#what-youll-find-in-each-report) 1. [A Growing Collection](https://natureslens.co.uk/trip-reports/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/)