NaturesLens News & Articles
Welcome to the news section of NaturesLens! Here you will find the latest updates, articles, & features related to nature, wildlife, photography, & conservation. Stay informed about upcoming photography tours, workshops, & events organized by NaturesLens around the world. Get insights into the natural world, discover tips & tricks to improve your photography skills, & learn about the importance of preserving & protecting our environment & wildlife.
September 14, 2026
Think Tank Airport Accelerator Review – 12 Years On
I have been using a Think Tank Airport Accelerator for around 12 years. I am now on my second one, but that statement probably needs some explanation because it would be easy to assume the first one eventually failed. It didn't. It simply reached the point where it looked as though it had been thoroughly…
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Peak Design Roller Pro Carry-On Review – 9 Months of usage
Our Peak Design Roller Pro Carry-On review is based on nine months of travelling with two Sony α1 II bodies, a 400mm f/2.8 & other camera gear. It is expensive & heavy, but exceptionally well designed
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Peak Design Travel Weekender 25L Review – The One I’d Keep
Our Peak Design Travel Weekender 25L review looks at how this 25L bag performs after real-world travel, including our ideal packing-cube setup, cabin use, comfort, build quality & the one thing we would change.
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Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L Review – 2 Years On
David's Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L review is based on two years of real travel with professional Sony camera equipment. It is brilliantly versatile & beautifully made, although it is not our favourite dedicated camera backpack.
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Best Camera Bags & Travel Luggage for Wildlife Photography: The Full Comparison
Best Camera Bags & Travel Luggage for Wildlife Photography: The Full Comparison Choosing the right camera bag is one of the most consequential gear decisions a wildlife photographer makes, yet it gets far less attention than lenses or camera bodies. A bag that fits badly, protects poorly, or falls apart on its third trip costs…
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NaturesLens vs Paul Alistair Collins Photography – Which May Suit You Better?
If your primary interest is wildlife photography, both NaturesLens & Paul Alistair Collins Photography are genuine wildlife-photography specialists rather than general tour operators. The biggest difference is structure: NaturesLens runs its worldwide programme with a team of guides, while Paul Alistair Collins Photography is built around one named photographer offering highly personalised, one-to-one guidance. How…
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NaturesLens vs UK Photo Tours – Which May Suit You Better?
If your primary interest is wildlife photography, NaturesLens & UK Photo Tours take genuinely different approaches. The biggest difference is scope: NaturesLens runs wildlife photography holidays across Africa, Europe, Asia & the Americas, while UK Photo Tours specialises exclusively in UK-based photography tours covering landscape, wildlife & astrophotography. How do the two companies differ in…
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September 11, 2026
How the rumoured Sony 600mm f/6.3 GM & 400mm f/4.5 GM lenses could change how we travel with long lenses
The rumoured Sony 600mm f/6.3 GM & 400mm f/4.5 GM lenses could change how we travel with long lenses. I look at how they compare with the Sony 300mm f/2.8, new 100 - 400mm f/4.5, our 400mm f/2.8 & the 600mm f/4 that we own but rarely carry because of its weight.
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September 7, 2026
Our Ten Favourite Wildlife Photography Destinations
Discover ten of the best Wildlife Photography Destinations to visit with NaturesLens, from winter wildlife in Japan to Costa Rica, Kenya, India, Yellowstone, Ecuador, Peru, Varanger, Iceland & Hungary
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September 5, 2026
What Makes a Winter Wildlife Tour of Japan So Compelling?
What makes winter wildlife photography in Japan so special? David looks at the experience of photographing Red-crowned Cranes, Steller's Sea Eagles, Whooper Swans & Japanese Macaques, & explains how years of operating the NaturesLens winter tour have shaped an itinerary built around light, behaviour, patience & genuine photographic opportunity.
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September 1, 2026
Why We Recommend Visiting Grímsey Island in 2027 with Robin
With our long-running residential Skomer workshops brought to a close from 2026 & Fair Isle already full for 2027, Grímsey Island has become an increasingly important destination in the NaturesLens puffin photography programme. I explain why its Atlantic Puffins, extraordinary Arctic summer light, excellent flight opportunities & several days of photography with Robin Lowry make…
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August 31, 2026
Why Photographers Keep Returning to Grimsey Island – Puffins & Arctic Seabirds
Genuine Arctic Circle seabird density without the crowds - why Grimsey Island keeps drawing photographers back.
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August 30, 2026
Why Photographers Keep Returning to Bence Máté’s Hides – Wildlife at Close Range
A network of hides engineered species by species - why photographers keep returning to work Bence Máté's setups properly.
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August 29, 2026
Why Photographers Keep Returning to Fair Isle – Puffins & Seabirds
Ten years of returning to Fair Isle for its puffins & seabird cliffs - why a second visit rarely feels repetitive.
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August 28, 2026
Why Photographers Keep Returning to Brazil’s Atlantic Rainforest – Endemic Wildlife
Endemic tanagers & toucans packed into a fragment of forest - why Brazil's Atlantic Rainforest rewards repeat visits.
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August 27, 2026
Why Photographers Keep Returning to Varanger – Arctic Birds & Eagles
Our newest Arctic trip - why the reliability of Varanger's coastline is already drawing photographers back.
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August 26, 2026
Why Photographers Keep Returning to the Maasai Mara Conservancies – Big Cats & More
Low vehicle density & off-road access in the Maasai Mara conservancies - the same big cats, with room to work the light.
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August 26, 2026
HEIPI Travel Tripod Review – Long-Term Field Use & Real-World Verdict
After two years of extensive real-world use, we revisit the HEIPI Travel Tripod to see how it has stood up to wildlife photography in freezing winters, tropical humidity, hides & international travel. We look at the durability of the carbon-fibre legs, portability, stability, the original ball-head weakness & the upgraded head options now available from…
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August 26, 2026
What’s Been Published Recently on NaturesLens
Catch up with recent NaturesLens news & articles, from Arctic Varanger & Yellowstone to winter eagles, hummingbirds, guides & trip reports.
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August 25, 2026
Why Photographers Keep Returning to Sierra de Andújar – Iberian Lynx
Dusk hide sessions in Sierra de Andújar for the Iberian Lynx - why one encounter with this cat rarely feels like enough.
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August 24, 2026
Why Photographers Keep Returning to Suomussalmi – Bears & Taiga Wildlife
Hide-based brown bear photography in Finland's border taiga - why Suomussalmi rewards a second or third July.
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