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    Ian Roberts has guided with NaturesLens since 2018 & has led 20+ trips. Ian Roberts blends a genuine warmth with a friendly, encouraging approach to guiding. His leadership on NaturesLens tours helps photographers make the most of extraordinary encounters with species such as cranes in Japan, bee-eaters in Spain & big cats in South Africa. With a thoughtful approach, Ian ensures every guest has the opportunity to refine both composition & confidence, with experienced guidance available as much or as little as you’d like. His tours are ideal for photographers who want to enjoy a relaxed, supportive environment in some of the world’s most photogenic locations. You will find Ian leading trips in locations including Asia & Europe.

    • Join Us For The Japanese Wildlife in Winter Photography Tour

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      6th - 20th Feb 2027 - Japanese Wildlife in Winter

      Location: Japan

      Travel with us for an amazing winter wildlife photography holiday, to photograph the Japanese Wildlife in Winter, focused on Swans, Cranes, snow monkeys & sea eagles.

      14 nights w. Single occupancy for Was: £8499 Now: £6499

      Guided By David Miles & Ian Roberts

      View Japanese Wildlife in Winter
    • Join Us For The Birds of Extremadura Photography Holiday

      4th - 11th Apr 2027 - Birds of Extremadura

      Location: Spain

      Travel to Extremadura during April 2027 for a small-group wildlife photography holiday led by Ian, with opportunities to photograph Eagles, Kestrels, Kites plus many more species.

      7 nights w. Single occupancy for £3749

      Guided By Ian Roberts

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    • Join Us For The Birdlife of Northern Spain Photography Holiday

      11th - 18th Apr 2027 - Birdlife of Northern Spain

      Location: Spain

      Capture images with us during a wildlife photography holiday in Northern Spain, scheduled for April 2027, focused on mountain, plains & woodland birds.

      7 nights w. Single occupancy for £2299

      Guided By Ian Roberts

      View Birdlife of Northern Spain
    • Join Us For The Birds of Extremadura Photography Holiday

      Limited Places

      18th - 25th Apr 2027 - Birds of Extremadura

      Location: Spain

      Travel to Spain during April 2027 for a small-group wildlife photography holiday led by Ian, with opportunities to photograph Golden Eagle, Lesser Kestrel, Black Kite.

      7 nights w. Single occupancy for £3749

      Guided By Ian Roberts

      View Birds of Extremadura
    • Join Us For The Japanese Wildlife in Winter Photography Tour

      Early Bird Pricing

      12th - 26th Feb 2028 - Japanese Wildlife in Winter

      Location: Japan

      Join Pui Hang & Ian for our Japanese Wildlife in Winter photography tour in Japan, to capture images of all of the iconic winter species of this fascinating country, plus some of the species other trips generally do not include, such as the Ural Owl, during February 2028

      14 nights w. Single occupancy for Was: £7999 Now: £7499

      Guided By Ian Roberts & Pui Hang Miles

      View Japanese Wildlife in Winter

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