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    Before the Sunrise: Floating the Hides on Gotland

    May 18, 2025 | Comments Off on Before the Sunrise: Floating the Hides on Gotland

    Swedish nature photographer Niclas Ahlberg knows how to catch birds at their most graceful. His work celebrates quiet moments, soft light, and elegant movement – often seen through the lens of a floating hide by Mr Jan Gear. His favourite subject? The reflective stillness of the Baltic shoreline and the bird-rich coastlines of Gotland. Tap […]

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    Nature Meets the City: Capturing Munich’s Wild Side

    Apr 15, 2025 | Comments Off on Nature Meets the City: Capturing Munich’s Wild Side

    When we think of nature photography, we mostly imagine vast, remote landscapes. But nature’s beauty can be surprisingly close to the city. In many urban areas, the boundaries between nature and city life blend seamlessly. Photographer Oscar Dominguez sent us some stunning images of Munich, a city he knows like the back of his hand. […]

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    Spring in the Camargue – Alexandra Martinez

    Mar 23, 2025 | Comments Off on Spring in the Camargue – Alexandra Martinez

    Spring in the Camargue brings a stunning transformation, especially for nature photographers. Migratory birds return, the landscape shifts, and life begins anew. Alexandra Martinez, an experienced wildlife photographer who has lived in the region for five years, shares her approach to capturing the Camargue’s beauty. One of Alexandra’s favourite subjects is the black-winged stilt, especially […]

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    A Year in Flight: 2024 through the lens of Markus Varesvuo

    Jan 15, 2025 | Comments Off on A Year in Flight: 2024 through the lens of Markus Varesvuo

    Markus Varesvuo is a name synonymous with excellence in the world of bird photography. Born in Helsinki in 1960, Markus has dedicated his life to studying and photographing the birds of the Western Palearctic and has become one of Finland’s most celebrated wildlife photographers. We asked him to share the stories behind some of his […]

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    The Ethiopian Wolf – Adrien Lesaffre

    Dec 19, 2024 | Comments Off on The Ethiopian Wolf – Adrien Lesaffre

    Adrien Lesaffre, a wildlife photographer based in the French Pyrenees, has built a career around his connection to nature. Starting with an early fascination with the outdoors, he transitioned from landscape architecture to photography after discovering a darkroom during his studies. More than 14 years ago, his friends’ gift of a full-frame camera led him […]

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    Boris IV: A Game-Changer for Sony Photographers

    Oct 23, 2024 | Comments Off on Boris IV: A Game-Changer for Sony Photographers

    As a nature photographer, finding the perfect gear to suit your needs is key to both convenience and creativity. And for those using Sony cameras—especially those using large lenses—this challenge can be even greater. Enter the Boris IV, a camera backpack tailored to meet the specific needs of wildlife photographers, particularly those shooting with Sony […]

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    Eagle-Eyed Girl: Snapping Nature at 9

    Oct 16, 2024 | Comments Off on Eagle-Eyed Girl: Snapping Nature at 9

    Catching up with Jamie ‘Eagle-Eyed Girl’ Smart is like stepping into the wild with a guide who discovers nature for the very first time. At just 9 years old, this young Welsh prodigy has already racked up an impressive collection of photography awards. And she’s just getting started. Homeschooled by her parents, Jamie studies natural […]

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    Finnish feathers: exploring the Mursu perspective

    Sep 10, 2024 | Comments Off on Finnish feathers: exploring the Mursu perspective

    Last spring, Finnish photographer Olli Kanerva ventured out with the Mursu, our wetland hide, in search of black grouses and capercaillies. He was very enthusiastic and emailed us the results, so we gave him a call. Olli was a senior consultant at a Finnish mobility company and retired from business in 2022. “I have been […]

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    Up-close: Tom Dyring’s snake photography

    Jul 25, 2024 | Comments Off on Up-close: Tom Dyring’s snake photography

    Norwegian photographer Tom Dyring is passionate about wildlife and fascinated by snakes. His work is fuelled by a deep respect for nature and the individual ‘posing’ in front of his camera. The snakes in his pictures look elegant and enigmatic, demonstrating a distinct personality. We asked him about the work behind the scenes and if […]

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    Japan throughout the seasons

    May 15, 2024 | Comments Off on Japan throughout the seasons

    Italian nature photographer Marco Ronconi has a special connection with Japan. As he works on his third and most elaborate project, he talks to us about his fascination with the country’s wildlife and what draws him to the archipelago along the Asian East Coast. “Even before my first two books—Chiaro Scuro in 2020 and Hueco […]

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    Senegal – Birds of Sine Saloum

    Apr 21, 2024 | Comments Off on Senegal – Birds of Sine Saloum

    When he retired as an engineer, Jean-Louis Bonnot decided to sail around the world for a deep dive into nature photography. He sent us some images from Senegal, where he tested the floating hide in a bird reserve along the African west coast. About 100 km south of Dakar is Delta du Saloum, a nature […]

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    Spring in Viroinval – Kristien Van Acker

    Mar 21, 2024 | Comments Off on Spring in Viroinval – Kristien Van Acker

    In the southern Belgian province of Namur, near the French border, lies the beautiful municipality of Viroinval. Largely covered by the Viroin-Hermeton reserve, this area is a paradise for nature lovers. Kristien Van Acker has lived here with her husband, Bert, for almost 15 years. She shows us what spring looks like around her hometown. […]

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    Floating the hide in South Africa

    Mar 3, 2024 | Comments Off on Floating the hide in South Africa

    It’s always great to receive news from happy customers! Like the message sent to us by Arno Ellmer, a South African nature photographer who has been visiting the African national parks for over 20 years. He recently bought one of our floating hides and sent us the results of his first shoot. We’re happy to […]

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    Lukáš Holásek – Into the Carpathian Mountains

    Dec 7, 2023 | Comments Off on Lukáš Holásek – Into the Carpathian Mountains

    Slovakian photographer Lukáš Holásek prefers spending time in nature over the comfort of his home. Being in the wild with his camera appeals to his instinct to hunt, see beautiful aesthetics, and create. Together with his friend Jakub, he now takes his work to the next level with the production of a film about the […]

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    Marco Ronconi – Stories for the soul

    Nov 1, 2023 | Comments Off on Marco Ronconi – Stories for the soul

    For Marco Ronconi, photography is not about capturing the perfect moment. It’s an instrument to share stories, express vision, create art. Fuelled by a passion for simplicity and oriental culture, his latest book ‘Hueco Mundo’ brings us work that seems painted or drawn, even calligraphic at times. With it, Marco shares a narrative of calm […]

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    Biodiversity and nature conservation – Òscar Domínguez

    Aug 25, 2023 | Comments Off on Biodiversity and nature conservation – Òscar Domínguez

    To document the beauty of the mountains: that was the goal of Catalan mountaineer Òscar Domínguez when he first picked up the camera. Working in the outdoor gear industry in Andorra, Òscar discovered his passion for the mountains early on, making ascents in the Pyrenees, the Alps, and the Andes. In the past few years, […]

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    Build your own floating hide – Philippe Garcia and Nicolas Périaut

    Aug 1, 2023 | Comments Off on Build your own floating hide – Philippe Garcia and Nicolas Périaut

    The floating blind technique is a wildlife photography classic. It allows you to float while supporting the weight of your camera while you stay camouflaged inside. You will never get closer to aquatic fauna or have a better low-angle perspective of the water, resulting in beautiful reflections and intimate portraits. If you have time to […]

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    The Scandinavian woodlands – Morten Hilmer

    Jul 30, 2023 | Comments Off on The Scandinavian woodlands – Morten Hilmer

    How often do you spend time in the forest? For Danish photographer Morten Hilmer, it’s like a second home. On his YouTube Channel, he invites us on his journey and shares what he knows about bushcraft and wildlife photography, inspiring us to do the same. “There’s a piece in our DNA that just relaxes in […]

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