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Natural Wonders Photography
Tylwyth Teg
Llanigon
Hay on Wye
Hereford
HR3 5QA
United Kingdom
Natural Wonders Photography
Tylwyth Teg
Llanigon
Hay on Wye
Hereford
HR3 5QA
United Kingdom
Natural Wonders Photography provides the opportunity for everyone from complete beginners to professionals to experience the wonders of the natural world in many different locations in the UK and overseas. All locations are chosen to enable you, the client, to obtain great images from the best possible position and settings. Our aim is always for you to have a great experience in a relaxed and friendly way.
We are fairly seasoned travellers and have visited many parts of the world. However, having been on a tour of the Falkland Islands with Janette, it is now one of our top destinations! Janette’s well planned itinerary gave us every opportunity to experience island life and to get close to the incredible wildlife.
Starting with Stanley, this is a small but very smart and clean town with a hotel and seafront restaurant, It also has a brilliant museum with lots of information about the Falklands war and an unforgettable war memorial. A large bust of Margaret Thatcher stands alongside adjacent to Thatcher Drive! It was also moving to be able to talk to local islanders about their first hand experiences of the conflict with Argentina in 1982.
One of the fun features of this trip was travelling between the islands in the small Islander planes courtesy of FIGAS (Falkland Islands Government Air Service). Merrilou, Dan and the other pilots were all happy to put one of their passengers in the co-pilot’s seat and chat to them about flying in this remote part of the world.
And then to the locations themselves. We stayed in small lodges on several of the islands and this was so much nicer than being in large impersonal hotels. We were able to explore the white beaches and cliff sides of the islands, usually with no one else in sight and with just the sounds of the sea and wildlife for company. The settlements on the smaller islands usually have between two and ten residents, mainly engaged in sheep farming.
Meeting and photographing the local wildlife was, of course, the main purpose of the trip and we were not disappointed!. Being able to sit or lie down and having Rockhopper or King penguins hopping or waddling up to you and checking you out has to be experienced to be believed. We were also privileged to have close encounters with the other wildlife residents including Albatrosses, Elephant seals, Sea lions, Cobb’s Wrens, Caracaras, Upland geese, Steamer ducks, Skuas, Meadowlarks and so many more. There were many memorable moments not least the cautious descent of a rocky slope (with Janette’s guidance), to visit the famous penguin shower. Wow, what an experience!
Undoubtedly this is a trip of a lifetime and one not to be missed!
These were amazing experiences providing the opportunity for close contact with these incredible animals in their own environment but with the safety of trained and experienced guides. And, of course, the chance of some excellent wildlife images. We tried to keep the regulation seven metres away from the gorillas but one young gorilla had other ideas and rushed toward us to give us some playful shoves – an experience not to be forgotten!
We also had the opportunity of visiting other reserves where we saw a wide range of other wildlife including topi, Ugandan kob, impala, giraffes, zebra, hippos, warthogs and much more including a vast array of birds. We also did some river trips, including the Nile, to see the birds and animals from a different perspective.
There were some long drives and the gorilla trekking in steep rainforest was a bit of a challenge – but well worth while
Looking forward to our next trip!
They were excellent with photographic tips and the positioning of the lights. Lunch was a tasty sandwich made with home made bread, plenty of drinks were offered during the day. Roy was extremely helpful with collecting me from the local station and on my departure as SW trains were experiencing delays. I would recommend this workshop.
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View Photography Experience CalendarWhy should I use Natural Wonders Photography?
We make every effort we can to make sure that your trip is enjoyable and fun. We want you to go away with fond memories and some great images.
What camera do I need?
Any camera! You can use a compact camera to an all singing and all dancing state of the art DLSR with lenses to match.
The aim of our tours and workshops is you to learn a little about the natural world and to ENJOY your photography without getting too bogged down in the technical side of photography.
All of our tutors are there to help you with all aspects of photography and will be on hand for you during each tour.
What about the weather?
We have no control over this! it is of course never 100% certain, so we do have alternative locations and things planned for such eventualities. It’s worth remembering though that sometimes angry skies give the most dramatic results!
What do I need to bring?
You will receive a full list of ‘essentials’ of both equipment and clothing when you sign up for a photo workshop or tour. It is all pretty standard stuff.
How do I book?
Please book by completing the booking form on the website. If you have difficulties please contact us and we can email a form to you.
How do I pay?
By Bank Transfer, Cheque or Paypal please. The links are shown on the booking form. We will let you know how much is due for payment and when it is due. You can pay by credit card via Paypal. Balance payments made through Paypal will incur a 5% surcharge.