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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.

Sony 400mm f:2.8 Lens Only
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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A Stellers Sea Eagle Strides Across The Ice Of One Of The Frozen Lakes Photographed By Nicola Billows During The Natureslens Japanese Winter Wildlife Photography Holiday
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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A Stellers Sea Eagle Looks Skywards Photographed During The Natureslens Winter Wildlife Of Japan Photography Holiday In Japan
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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An Atlantic Puffin Swimming On Calm Water Photographed By Robin Lowry During The Natureslens Puffins Of Iceland Photography Holiday On Grímsey Island
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 Grímsey Island – Puffins & Arctic Seabirds

Genuine Arctic Circle seabird density without the crowds - why Grimsey Island keeps drawing photographers back.
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A Black Stork Runs Through One Of The Ponds With Eurasian Spoonbills Behind Photographed At Bence Mate Hides In Hungary During A Natureslens Wildlife Photography Holiday
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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A Group Of The Puffins Of Fair Isle This Image Was Captured During The Natureslens Atlantic Puffins Of Fair Isle Photography Holiday
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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A Red Breasted Toucan On A Tree Branch One Of The Species That You Will Be Able To Photograph During The Natureslens Birds Of Brazil Photography Holiday
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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A Resting Puffin On The Snow Photographed By Alison Jenkins Who Will Be Leading The Natureslens Arctic Wildlife of Varanger Photography Holiday
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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A Topi Pride Lioness Sat In The Long Grass Photographed During A Natureslens Photography Holiday To Photograph The Wildlife Of The Maasai Mara
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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Heipi Travel Tripod Review
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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One Of The Golden Eagles Flying Amongst The Trees Photographed During A Natureslens Photography Holiday To Photograph Nortern Swedens Eagles In Winter
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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Lynx Photographed At The New Location Which Is Used For The Iberian Lynx In Spain During Spring Photography Holiday 01
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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One Of The Large Bears Bathed In Golden Light Amongst The Cotton Grass Photographed By Johnny Sodergard During The Natureslens Wild Brown Bears Of Finland Photography Holiday
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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A Stellers Sea Eagle Takes Flight One Of The Species Featured During Our Japans Winter Wildlife Photography Holiday
August 24, 2026

7 Winter Wildlife Photography Holidays to Inspire You in 2027

From Snow Monkeys & Steller's Sea Eagles in Japan to Golden Eagles in Sweden, European Bison in Poland & Dalmatian Pelicans in Greece, I look at seven very different winter wildlife photography holidays that could inspire your travels in 2027
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A Lone Wolf Just One Of The Species Of Wildlife Of Bialowieza Forest That We Will Photograph During The Natureslens Wildlife Of Bialowieza Forest Photography Holiday
August 23, 2026

Why Photographers Keep Returning to Białowieża – European Bison & Ancient Forest

Tracking European Bison on foot through ancient forest - why a second winter in Białowieża changes what you notice.
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A Leopard Drinking Water At Night Causing A Superb Reflection Photographed At Shompole Wilderness With Natureslens
August 22, 2026

Why Photographers Keep Returning to Shompole – African Wildlife & Light

Fixed-hide night photography at Shompole - why this remote corner of Kenya keeps pulling photographers back.
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One Of Yellowstone Bison Standing In The Snow Typical Of The Type Of Image That You Will Capture During The Wildlife Of Yellowstone In Winter Photography Holiday
August 21, 2026

Why Photographers Keep Returning to Yellowstone – Wolves, Bears & Bison

Wolves, bison & genuine winter patience - why photographers keep returning to Yellowstone every February.
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Mother Calf Elephant Silhouettes At Sunset Captured During Our Wildlife Of The Chobe River Photography Holiday
August 20, 2026

Why Photographers Keep Returning to Chobe – Elephants, Water & Light

Water-level boat photography on the Chobe River - why elephants, light & an unhurried pace keep guests booking a return trip.
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A Small Group Of Sika Deer Found On The Furen Penninsula This Image Was Captured On The Island Of Hokkaido During The Natureslens Winter Wildlife Of Japan Photography Holiday
August 19, 2026

How Do You Compare the True Cost of a Wildlife Photography Holiday?

Wildlife photography holidays are not cheap. I have never pretended otherwise. When a trip costs £5,000, £7,000 or considerably more, it represents a serious amount of money, & anyone considering spending that much is perfectly entitled to compare different operators & ask whether they are receiving good value.
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One Of Bandhavgarhs Beautiful Bengal Tigers In The Cooling Water Of A Pool Photographed During The Natureslens Tigers Of Bandhavgarh Photography Holiday
August 18, 2026

Why Photographers Keep Returning to Bandhavgarh – Bengal Tigers

A decade of dry-season trips to Bandhavgarh, & the Bengal Tiger encounters that keep guests wanting to come back.
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