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White Horses of the Camargue France Workshop Testimonial 2025 – www.WILDNATUREPHOTOTRAVEL.com
Following on from the wonderful email I received yesterday from Kevin, I received the following this morning from Lynette, who has also been a frequent traveller with us. Thank you, Lynette. It has also been an absolute pleasure to share these travel and photographic experiences! "I totally agree with you , Kevin.. !! I have…
Client Workshop Feedback and Testimonial October 2025 – www.WILDNATUREPHOTOTRAVEL.com
Earlier today, I received a wonderful, unsolicited email from frequent traveller and photographer, Kevin Hall. Kevin has been a frequent traveller with Wild Nature Photo Travel in recent years, and his work from our trips has been published by both the BBC and BBC Travel. We live in a fast-paced, chaotic world today, where people…
WNPP Episode 133 – Wrapping up France and the White Horses of Camargue – www.WILDNATUREPHOTOTRAVEL.com
I have just published episode 133 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I wrap up the recent workshop to the Camargue region in France to photograph the stunning white horses of this region.
Departing for France and the White Horses of the Camargue October 2025 – www.WILDNATUREPHOTOTRAVEL.com
Tomorrow, I am leaving Sweden for the last European workshop of the year, the White Horses of the Camargue in France. This sold-out workshop has been something I have been looking forward to for a very long time now. Actually, ever since I saw images of the horses more than a decade ago in an…
Arctic Fox Workshops 2026 Sold Out – www.WILDNATUREPHOTOTRAVEL.com
Both of our workshops in northern Iceland in March next winter for the Arctic fox are now sold out. Our next availability with openings is February 2027. This is the workshop for you if you have ever wanted to photograph Nature's greatest feat of engineering - the Arctic Fox. This photography expedition will last for…
Photograph of the Month October 2025 Guardian of the Forest – www.WILDNATUREPHOTOTRAVEL.com
The photograph of the month for October 2025 comes from my recent workshop in Finland (Read the Trip Report) and is of a brown bear at the forest edge about twenty minutes after sunset. I had actually packed up my camera prior to taking this photograph and was waiting in the hide for the last…
Wild Wolves of the Taiga Forest Workshop Report September 2025 – www.WILDNATUREPHOTOTRAVEL.com
This year’s Wild Wolves of the Taiga Workshop promised something different from our usual Arctic expeditions (Read our Trip Reports). In northern Finland, near the Russian border, we sought not polar bears against ice or penguins against snow, but wolves in the dense, shadowed Boreal forests of the north. Alongside them, the mighty brown bear,…
WNPP Episode 132 – Finland an Introspective – www.WILDNATUREPHOTOTRAVEL.com
I have just published episode 132 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I discuss my thoughts on Finland in Autumn. This is a deeper dive into my mindset and what I look for when I am out photographing in Nature.
WNPP Episode 131 Book Review Birds in Iceland by Daniel Bergmann – www.WILDNATUREPHOTOTRAVEL.com
I have just published episode 131 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I review Daniel Bergmann's wonderful new book 'Birds in Iceland - A Visual Journey'. In case you want to skip the podcast (you shouldn't), I will give you the short of it - Buy it. It is a fabulous example…
Natural Landscape Photography Awards Finalist 2025 – www.WILDNATUREPHOTOTRAVEL.com
This month (September 2025), the winners will be announced in the 2025 Natural Landscape Photography Awards. This is a competition I have not entered before, but was prompted (with some effort on his behalf) to do so by one of my Australian colleagues. Initially somewhat suspicious (so many of these competitions are nothing more than…
Chasing Burning Shadows – Iberian Lynx Scouting Trip Report August 2025 – www.WILDNATUREPHOTOTRAVEL.com
In late August 2025, I was invited to Spain by my friend Craig from Canon Rumours to try to photograph the rare and endangered Iberian Lynx. When the invitation arrived, despite knowing embarrassingly little about the Iberian Lynx, I did not have to think long. A chance to photograph one of the world's most endangered…
WNPP Episode 130 – Musings on Photographing Iberian Lynx in Spain – www.WILDNATUREPHOTOTRAVEL.com
I have just published episode 130 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I discuss my thoughts (the good, the bad and the ugly) on my experiences photographing the rare and stunning Iberian Lynx in Southern Spain over the last few days.
Photograph of the Month September 2025 – Iberian Lynx – www.WILDNATUREPHOTOTRAVEL.com
The photograph of the month for September 2025 comes from my recent scouting trip to Spain (trip report coming soon) for the stunningly beautiful and highly endangered Iberian Lynx. Although I am very much in love with the monochromatic nature of the Polar environment, I do love the verisimilitude of the equally monochromatic colour palette…
Choosing a Workshop When You Dont Want to Shoot from a Boat – www.WILDNATUREPHOTOTRAVEL.com
A few days ago, I received exactly this question via email: 'What, in your opinion, Josh, is the best workshop for Mammals that doesn't necessitate a boat? I get tragically sea sick when I even look at the ocean and can't even entertain the idea of getting on any boat. I know it's a stupid…
Departing for Spain and the Iberian Lynx August 2025 – www.WILDNATUREPHOTOTRAVEL.com
In just a few minutes, I am leaving for Stockholm airport here in Sweden for the short 4-hour flight to Spain, where I will be based for the next five days. The purpose of this visit is a scouting trip for the Iberian Lynx (and potentially a future workshop). Spain is a location that has…
Natures Best Photography Sem-Finalist 2025 Multiple Photograhs – www.WILDNATUREPHOTOTRAVEL.com
Yesterday, I received the exciting news that three of the four photographs I entered into the 2025 Nature's Best Photography competition have been selected to go through to the semi-final round of judging. I cannot yet share which photographs have made it through to the next round, but I will do so as soon as…
WNPP Episode 129 – News Update and Preperations for Spain and Finland – www.WILDNATUREPHOTOTRAVEL.com
I have just published episode 129 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I round up the latest batch of news, including the exciting news that I have again made the semi-finals in Nature's Best Photography (more details to come when the finalists/winners are announced). The Svalbard Winter expedition 2026 is now sold…
Penrith RSL Camera Club NSW Polar Photography Presentation October 2025 – www.WILDNATUREPHOTOTRAVEL.com
In October this year, I will be presenting on Polar Photography at the Penrith Camera club in New South Wales, Australia. Please contact Peter Thorpe if you are interested in attending (details included below) the evening presentation, or visit the Penrith Club Website.
Adobe Lightroom Noise Reduction Pre-set Bug Update August 2025 – www.WILDNATUREPHOTOTRAVEL.com
For those of you patiently waiting for the new A.I Noise Reduction Pre-sets for the Canon EOS R1 camera. The good news is I have finished all the RAW analysis and 'slider tweaking' some time ago. The not-so-good news is that I discovered a serious bug in the latest Lightroom version 14.4 that prevents the…
Canon EOS R1 – 8 Months in the Wild: A Field Photographer’s Perspective – www.WILDNATUREPHOTOTRAVEL.com
For the past eight months, I’ve been working extensively with two of Canon’s EOS R1’s—Canon’s long-awaited flagship mirrorless body—in some of the harshest and most remote environments on the planet. From the snow-blasted cliffs of Hornstrandir to the sea ice of Svalbard, the windswept Arctic Circle island of Grimsey, to the frozen sea ice deep…
Svalbard April Winter 2026 Expedition Sold Out – www.WILDNATUREPHOTOTRAVEL.com
Our Wild Nature Photo Travel expedition to Svalbard in April 2026 is now sold out - thank you. We are looking forward to stunning winter landscapes and, of course, Arctic wildlife! Read our 2025 Expedition Report HERE. We will very shortly be formally announcing our new extended 18-day expedition for Autumn light in 2027!
WNPP Episode 128 – The Problem with Camera Rumours – www.WILDNATUREPHOTOTRAVEL.com
I have just published episode 128 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I discuss the August photograph of the month, my departure for Sweden, as well as my thoughts on the camera rumour mill problem and how it affects photographers and the quality of the work they produce.
Photograph of the Month August 2025 – Arctic Fox Snow Drift – www.WILDNATUREPHOTOTRAVEL.com
The photograph of the month for July 2025 comes from my winter Svalbard trip in April this year (Read the Trip Report). This white-morph Arctic fox was wonderfully posed on the very top of a snow drift from where it could best survey its territory. This was one of those encounters that lasted only the…
Benefit Analysis of Antarctica Travel with Wild Nature Photo Travel – www.WILDNATUREPHOTOTRAVEL.com
Early in 2027, our Wild Nature Photo Travel team is going to be running a sold-out expedition to Antarctica on a private ship for just ten photographers. For this expedition, we will be flying over the Drake Passage in both directions, saving ourselves 4 days of rough sea travel. This expedition has been sold out…
Lightroom ISO Adaptive A.I Noise Reduction Preset Creation Update Snag! – www.WILDNATUREPHOTOTRAVEL.com
Many of you are patiently waiting for me to finalise the creation of the new A.I Noise Reduction presets for Canon's professional mirrorless cameras. The good news is I have now finished all of the colour checker analysis over the last week, and I have also finalised and optimised A.I Noise Reduction settings for every…
WNPP Episode 127 – Book Review Restless Fury by David Neilson – www.WILDNATUREPHOTOTRAVEL.com
I have just published episode 127 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I review David Neilson's new book 'Restless Fury'. A photographic study of Prairie Chickens from Nebraska in the United States. In short, 'Restless Fury' is an outstanding example of photographic passion, commitment and dedication to one's craft. This book is…
Arctic Fox Cubs of Hornstrandir Nature Reserve Workshop Report July 2025 – www.WILDNATUREPHOTOTRAVEL.com
There are places in the world where time seems to be all but irrelevant—where silence has weight, and where life exists on the knife’s edge of wilderness. The Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, perched at the extreme northwestern edge of Iceland, is one such place. It’s here, amid weathered fjords and wind-bent tundra, that the elusive Arctic…
WNPP Episode 126 – Workshop and Expedition Update and More July 2025 – www.WILDNATUREPHOTOTRAVEL.com
I have just published episode 125 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I discuss some of the upcoming Wild Nature Photo Travel workshops and expeditions, as well as my latest lens acquisition (hint - it's a zoom!). Also in this podcast, some exciting news on my new exhibition at Xposure in the…
Canon EOS R1 Firmware Update July 2025 Take Two – www.WILDNATUREPHOTOTRAVEL.com
Canon Australia has this afternoon reposted the new firmware update for the Canon EOS R1. This firmware (Version 1.1.2) includes fixes for the following issues identified in Version 1.1.0:1. Fixes an issue where video could not be recorded correctly when using a memory card larger than 2TB with the [Pre-recording] setting enabled.2. Fixes an issue…
Australian Photographic Prize 2025 Wildlife Single Capture Gold Awards – www.WILDNATUREPHOTOTRAVEL.com
The Australian Photographic Prize Wildlife category was judged on Saturday, 19 July. This year, I decided to enter the single-image Wildlife category of the Australian Photographic Prize at the last minute due to my hectic travel schedule. I just caught up on the results on You-Tube this morning during some downtime here in Melbourne. Of the four photographs…
Ultimate Polar Bears of the High Arctic Expedition Report June 2025 – www.WILDNATUREPHOTOTRAVEL.com
Ultimate Polar Bear Expedition: Svalbard, June 10th to June 27th, 2025 - There are trips that linger in the soul long after you return to solid ground. And then there are expeditions that define your entire career and stay with you for the rest of your life. The 2025 Ultimate Polar Bear Expedition to Svalbard…
Global Rescue Suspends Rescue and Evacuation Services in Greenland July 2025 – www.WILDNATUREPHOTOTRAVEL.com
For those of you with Global Rescue Insurance policies, please be aware of the following important update regarding travel in Greenland: We are writing to inform you of an operational update: Global Rescue is suspending member field rescues and evacuations from Greenland. At this time, we do not feel confident that we can provide the…
Puffins and Razorbills of Grimsey Island Workshop Reports May June 2025 – www.WILDNATUREPHOTOTRAVEL.com
Puffins, Solitude, and the Soul of the Arctic - There are few places left in the world where you can photograph wildlife in complete solitude—where the only sound is the rush of wind across dramatic basalt cliffs, the echoing cackle of seabirds, and the soft high-speed click of your mirrorless cameras electronic shutter. Grimsey Island,…
Lightroom Order of Operations with A.I Editing – July 2025 – www.WILDNATUREPHOTOTRAVEL.com
The order of operations in Adobe Lightroom's Develop module has long been misunderstood by many. Historically, it has not really mattered all that much in which order you make adjustments in the Develop module, as Lightroom would re-order the adjustments into its preferred order when rendering a finished file. With the adjustments being parametric (simply…
WNPP Episode 125 – Image Storage and Back Up Strategies – www.WILDNATUREPHOTOTRAVEL.com
I have just published episode 125 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I briefly recap the workshop I recently completed for Arctic Fox cubs in the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve in Iceland, and then dive deeper into my thoughts on the current state of image storage and backup in the field, as well…
Photograph of the Month July 2025 – Razorbill Dive Bomber – www.WILDNATUREPHOTOTRAVEL.com
The photograph of the month for July 2025 comes from my recent workshop to Grimsey Island, located north of Iceland (a trip report is forthcoming) and features a dive-bombing Razorbill during heavy winds with sleet and rain. Taken on the northern side of the cliffs, from what I felt was one of our very best…
Wildlife Photographic Magazine Snowy Owls Stillness in Snow July 2025 – www.WILDNATUREPHOTOTRAVEL.com
The just-published July / August 2025 issue of Wildlife Photographic magazine includes a feature article on my experiences photographing Snowy Owls in Winter in Canada - the Art of Photographing Snowy Owls in Ontario, Canada. This is the ninth time I have been published in Wildlife Photographic magazine. I have also previously scored the cover…
2026 Ultimate Snow Leopard of Mongolia Expedition Sold Out – www.WILDNATUREPHOTOTRAVEL.com
Our 2026 Wild Nature Photo Travel ultimate Snow Leopard of Mongolia workshop in January next year is now sold out - thank you. This is an all new itinerary that combines traditional approaches used to find and photograph Snow Leopard with photography from hides in the mountain regions. This is a new expedition I am…
Photograph of the Month June 2025 – Atlantic Puffin – www.WILDNATUREPHOTOTRAVEL.com
Whoops! With all my workshop travel over the last month the regular monthly update for the photograph of the month almost slipped me by. This month the photograph of the month comes from my recently completed workshop to Grimsey Island (Trip Report Coming Soon) to photograph both Atlantic Puffins and Razorbills (listen to recent podcast…
WNPP Episode 124 – Canon EOS R1 Auto Focus and Atlantic Puffins – www.WILDNATUREPHOTOTRAVEL.com
I have just published episode 124 of my Wild Nature Photography Podcast. In this episode, I dive into my thoughts on the auto focus performance of the Canon EOS R1 when photographing Atlantic Puffins and Razor Bills in northern Iceland on my recently completed workshop (Trip Report Coming Soon). This podcast also includes an onsite…