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.

June 10, 2026

NaturesLens vs Wildlife Worldwide - Which May Suit You Better?

If photography is your primary objective, NaturesLens is generally the more photography-focused choice. If your interests extend beyond photography into wider wildlife travel, tailor-made holidays, cruises & natural history experiences, Wildlife Worldwide offers a broader range of wildlife travel options. The right choice depends on what you want to achieve with your camera. How does…
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June 9, 2026

NaturesLens Photography Guides - In-Depth Destination & Species Guides

In-depth photography guides covering fieldcraft, gear & technique for specific destinations & species. Written from direct experience by the NaturesLens team.
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June 8, 2026

NaturesLens Trip Reports - First-Hand Photography Holiday Stories

Honest, guide-written accounts from our wildlife photography holidays - real encounters, real conditions & real images from every departure.
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A Wire-crested Thorntail photographed in Peru by our co-leader Steve Sanchez
June 7, 2026

Beyond Costa Rica - the birds of Peru, Colombia, Brazil & Trinidad

Costa Rica introduces you to tropical photography. Colombia, Trinidad, Brazil & Peru are where it goes deeper - more hummingbird species, rarer moments, & photographic experiences you simply can't replicate anywhere else.
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A Golden Eagle Preening Using Its Sharp Talons Photographed During The Natureslens Northern Swedens Eagles In Winter Photography Holiday
June 6, 2026

Two Winter Eagle Photography Experiences - Which One Suits You?

Compare Hungary's White-tailed & Imperial Eagles with Sweden's Golden Eagles & discover which winter eagle photography trip suits you best, Hungary or Sweden?
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A Golden Eagle Preening Using Its Sharp Talons Photographed During The Natureslens Northern Swedens Eagles In Winter Photography Holiday
June 5, 2026

Trip Report - Northern Sweden’s 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.
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A Stunning Leopard Drinks From A Waterhole At Night During Our Nine Night African Wildlife By Night Day Photography Holiday
June 4, 2026

Signature Wildlife Photography Holidays

Discover our signature wildlife photography holidays - iconic species, distinctive styles & image-first itineraries across snow, tropics, predators & seabirds.
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One Of The Lions Drinking From The Waterhole Under Cover Of Darkness Photographed In One Week At Shompole Wilderness
June 3, 2026

What is an Image-First Holiday? Wildlife Photography Holidays Built for Images

Discover what an image-first holiday means & how NaturesLens wildlife photography holidays are designed around photographic opportunity, small groups & single occupancy accommodation.
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An Exceptionally Beautiful Stellers Sea Eagle Poses On A Outcrop Of Frozen Pack Ice Located On The Coast Of Rausu Captured Natureslens During The Winter Wildlife Of Japan Photography Holiday
June 2, 2026

Solo Travel Wildlife Photo Holidays - Why Travelling Alone Doesn’t Mean Travelling Solo

Discover the freedom of solo travel wildlife photo holidays with single occupancy included. Join small-group NaturesLens tours & travel independently with confidence.
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A Lone Atlantic Puffin In The Light Of The Midnight Sun Found On Grimsey Island During The Summer Months
June 1, 2026

Photographing Puffins on Grímsey Island - A Photographer’s Guide to Iceland’s Arctic Circle Colony

Visit Grimsey Island, located off the coast of Iceland & home to Iceland's Puffin Paradise. Explore this unique destination & experience the beauty & wildlife of the island!
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A backlit Arctic Hare photographed at the Varanger hide that NaturesLens use twice during their Arctic Wildlife of Varanger tour - 04
April 21, 2026

Arctic Hares Under the Northern Night - Two Evenings That Deliver

On our Arctic Wildlife of Varanger photography tour, two dedicated evenings in a specialist Arctic hare hide give you the time to move beyond chance & into control. From first encounters to refined compositions, this is where behaviour, light, & experience come together to produce images that stand up long after the trip.
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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
April 21, 2026

Join us for Arctic Wildlife of Varanger in 2027

Arctic Wildlife of Varanger reaches its peak in early April, & our fully redesigned 2027 photography tour is built around making the most of it. With three visits to Hornøya, dedicated sessions in an award-winning Mountain Hare hide, & extended time with Steller's & King Eiders, this is a focused, image-first experience shaped entirely around…
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One Of Yellowstone Bison Resting In The Snow Typical Of The Type Of Image That You Will Capture During The Wildlife Of Yellowstone In Winter Photography Holiday
April 21, 2026

Yellowstone in Winter - Don’t Miss the Last Place

The iconic Winter Wildlife of Yellowstone Photography Tour has just one place remaining for the 23rd February 2029 departure, with this small group tour limited to six guests maximum.
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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
March 18, 2026

Seeking a new wildlife photography guide to join our team

We're looking for a wildlife photographer to join the NaturesLens team as a guide. You don't need guiding experience - what matters is your enthusiasm, people skills & enjoyment of helping others capture great images in the field.
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Apollo Butterfly On Purple Thistle Flower 1 One Of The Subjects On Our Bulgarian Butterfly Macro Photography Tour
February 20, 2026

Macro Photography in Bulgaria

Macro photography in Bulgaria comes alive on three specialist 2027 NaturesLens holidays photographing reptiles, butterflies & alpine species in small groups.
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A Trio Of The Dalmatian Pelicans Of Greece Drifting On The Waters Of Lake Kerkini
January 27, 2026

Dalmatian Pelican Photography - Winter Small Group Photography in Greece

Our tours for Dalmatian pelican photography in Greece are focused on winter behaviour, soft light, & small group access. Photograph pelicans at close range with photographer first planning during January every year.
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A Golden Eagle Chasing A Magpie Through The Snow
January 26, 2026

Photographing Golden Eagles in Northern Sweden

Photographing Golden Eagles in Northern Sweden is about time, proximity, & winter behaviour. A hide-based photography experience focused on detail & movement, typically led by Robin.
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A Golden Eagle In Flight Photographed On The Estate Used For The Natureslens Birds Of Extremadura Photography Holiday
January 26, 2026

Bird Photography in Extremadura - Small Group Hide Based Photography

Our bird photography in Extremadura holidays work because access is controlled. The region holds open landscapes, strong light, & some of Europe's most...
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A Puffin With A Mouth Full Of Nesting Material Photographed During The Natureslens Shetlands Puffins Of Fair Isle Photography Holiday
January 26, 2026

2027 Atlantic Puffins of Fair Isle Photography Holiday

A focused wildlife photography holiday to Fair Isle in June 2027, photographing Atlantic Puffins at close range with experienced guidance from Robin Lowry. Only two places remain.
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A Closeup Of One Of The Skomer Island Puffins Photographed During The Natureslens Welsh Puffins Of Skomer Island Photography Holiday
January 25, 2026

Hotspots for Photographing Puffins

Close access, repeatable behaviour, & golden-hour light define the world's best puffin photography hotspots. From Fair Isle to Grímsey, discover where photographers consistently produce their strongest puffin images.
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A Mantling White Tailed Eagle The Largest Bird Species Found Amongst The Wildlife Of The Hortobagy National Park In Hungary
January 24, 2026

Photographing the Hungarian Eagles of the Hortobagy National Park

Photograph the eagles of the Hortobagy in winter, with all-day, hide-based sessions focused on White-tailed Eagles. Built for flight, landings, interaction, & repeatable results.
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