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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.
I have just returned from an absolutely fantastic trip to Ranthambhore with Janette. The organisation was faultless from the moment I booked. The transfer from Delhi airport to the accommodation was long but extremely comfortable and we were well looked after. The accommodation was perfect; clean, comfortable and with friendly, helpful staff – nothing was too much trouble. The food was excellent and plentiful with great service and always with a smile. The pool was ideal for relaxation between game drives.
The game drives were phenomenal. Ash and Sajid, our guide and driver, were just amazing. Their knowledge of the area and their tracking skills have to be seen to be believed. We had many tiger encounters as well as encounters with many other species such as leopard, sloth bear, langur monkeys, soft shell turtle (what a strange creature that is), many bird species and probably one of my favourite encounters, fruit bats (that's a story for another day). Of course, photography was our main reason for being on this trip and Ash and Sajid made sure that we got good light and positioning for our photography but were always respectful and primarily concerned with the well being of the animals.
Janette is an excellent tour guide and travelling companion. She worked hard to ensure that the trip was just perfect in every way and was always available for advice and guidance. She is helpful, knowledgeable and definitely great fun to be with. I can wholeheartedly recommend travelling with Natural Wonders, either with friends or as a solo traveller. You will be very well looked after. I can't wait to travel with Janette again soon.
The day started with Dean baiting up the area around the pool and we were set up in the very comfortable hide complete with gimbal heads, a kettle and supplies and a portaloo! A wide variety of birds quickly arrived including bullfinches, jays, tits and many others. We were able to take shots on the pool itself but also on the surrounding farm objects creating very natural props. Dean kept in touch with us via a radio handset.
We the went on to photograph the harvest mice on a variety of stems and twigs. We were very impressed by Dean’s ethical approach in not directly handling the mice – they had their own transportation tube which they seemed to like. We did have a quick rainstorm during this session and so some of our mice ended with spiky butch haircuts!
We the went back for a final session in the hide.
We ended up with a wide variety of high quality images and were well pleased with the day. We would very much like a return visit!
You can tell by how they handle the creatures how much they care and the animals welfare comes first, as it should. Great advice was given on the right settings in the camera to get the best shots. I took images of eighteen different species in total and came away with some great shots.
Lovely lunch and a brilliant day that I would recommend to any wildlife and macro lovers!! Thanks also to Janette who was able to drive me there and must have been well tired at the end of the day!
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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.