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2027 Spain's Amazing Wildlife: Master Wildlife Photography
Date: March 7 - April 2, 2027
Occupancy:
Double Occupancy
$9,250
Join OM System Ambassador, Lee Hoy, for his first European OM System Only Workshop! May is one of the most compelling months to photograph wildlife in Spain. Spring is still lush, temperatures are moderate, and animal activity is high. The landscape carries a vibrant green rarely seen later in the dry Mediterranean summer. For a wildlife photographer, May offers a powerful combination: soft golden light, active breeding behavior, and relatively comfortable field conditions for long days behind the lens.
Photographing the iconic Iberian Lynx in May is both a privilege and a challenge of your skills. Spring coincides with the period when females may still be tending to cubs, increasing the chance—though never the guarantee—of observing family interactions. Early mornings and late evenings are prime, as lynx move along rocky ridge lines and through Mediterranean scrub hunting rabbits. Pursuing the nocturnal mammals one evening will provide an opportunity to see and photograph the Genet, Beech Martin, or Badger!
Of course, no wildlife photography outing to Spain would be complete without capturing visually compelling images of some of Spain's most beautiful and unique birds. A special day in search of the Egyptian Vulture, Black Vulture (the largest flying bird in Europe), and the Griffon Vulture is sure to delight!
This workshop also offers some photographing from blinds where birds such as the Golden Oriole, Sardinian Warbler, Hawfinch,Woodchat Shrike, Dupont's Lark, Crested Tit, and Iberian Magpie to name a few!
Throughout the workshop, we will cover every menu item in your OM System Camera related to wildlife photography. Programming custom modes, creating custom AF Target Modes, mastering exposure using live highlight alerts, and programming custom button functions will be some of the things you will learn!
Images courtesy of Pablo Perez (our local guide)!
What's Included
What's Included
- Pre-workshop Zoom session for prep and Q&A
- Pre-workshop Videos on Fieldcraft for Big Mammals and Bird photography from a Safari Vehicle
- All Accommodations (double occupancy - Single Supplement of $1750) from Arrival on the 12th of March until the final night on April 1st
- Maximum of (2) photographers per safari vehicle with an occasional 3rd person in myself or local guide.
- Transportation (with A/C) and driver from airport pickup on March 12th until departure for home on April 2nd
- Four internal domestic flights (Delhi to Jabalpur) and (Nagpur to Delhi) and the roundtrip flight (Delhi to Guwahati)
- All meals from arrival on March 12 until departure on April 2nd
- All park/preserve entry fees
- In-field instruction focusing on OM System large mammal and bird photography
- In-field post processing training for wildlife photograph photography
- Post-workshop Zoom image critique
Mastering Mammal & Bird Photography
Lee and Pablo have created a workshop to help you master macro photography!
- Program custom modes on your OM System camera for wildlife photography and wildlife environmental portrait photography
- Learn how to maximize your autofocus for mammal and bird photography
- Learn how to use manual exposure mode for wildlife photography
- Learn how to photograph from a blind
- Learn how to anticipate the best shot
- Learn how to use a telephoto lens for environmental wildlife images.
- Learn how to compose your image for visually compelling wildlife portraits and images
This workshop will primarily teach you wildlife and bird photography with telephoto and super telephoto lenses in natural light.
Workshop Itinerary
Day One
Day One
Day 1 – Arrive Madrid/Transfer to Hotel
- Guests will be picked up at the Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) and transferred to the hotel
- Dinner depending upon arrival time
- Overnight in Madrid
Day Two
Day Two
Day 2 - Madrid to Alcazar de San Juan Lagoons/PM Cortijo de Coto Olaya
- Morning Departure after Breakfast to the Alcazar de San Juan Lagoons.
- Photograph the endangered and elegant water birds such as White-headed Duck, Greater Flamingos, and Marbled Teal.
- Lunch and Departure to Cortijo de Coto Olaya
- Photograph Iberian Lynx
- Overnight in Andalusia
Day Three to Five
Day Three to Five
Day 3 to 5 - Cortijo Gato Clavo
- Morning & Evening Photography Outings for Iberian Lynx
- During Mid-day on some days, discuss ingesting and culling images with Photo Mechanic, begin discussion on post processing images with DxO PureRaw
- Overnight in Andalusia
- Day 5 - 5 Hour Drive to village of Arroyo de la Luz
- Day 5 - Overnight at Hostal Los Alisos
- Dusk - Search for Nocturnal Mammals such as Badger, Genet, or Beech Marten
Day Six to Eight
Day Six to Eight
Day 6 to 8 - Sierra de San Pedro
- Day 6 to 7 AM Photographing birds from Blinds on Private Estate
- Day 8 AM Photographing scavenger birds such as Griffon, Egyptian, and Black Vulture.
- Day 6 to 7 PM Photographing birds from Blinds on Private Estate
- Overnight Day 6 & 7: Overnight on Private Estate
- Overnight Day 8: Torrejon el Rubio
Day Nine
Day Nine
Day 9 - Monfrague & Sierra de Gredos Natural Park
- AM Photograph Best Spots in Monfrague
- Drive to Sierra de Gredos Natural Park
- During mid-day breaks on one day, cover post processing with Lightroom
- PM Photograph Iberian Ibex, White-throated Dipper
- Overnight in Avila
- Photography Blinds available for birds
Day Ten to Twelve
Day Ten to Twelve
Day 10 to 12 - Day 10 AM Cantealejo| Day 10PM to Day 12 PM Hoces del Rio Duraton Natural Park
- Day 10 AM Photograph Iberian Ibex, White-throated Dipper
- Transfer to Cantalejo & Hoces del Rio Duraton Natural Park
- Day 10 PM Photograph Birds of Prey & Scavengers on Rocky Cliffs
- Day 11 to 12 - Photograph from Bird Blinds
- Overnight Nearby the Park
Day Thirteen
Day Thirteen
Day 13 - Game Drives
- AM Photography from Bird Blinds
- 2 Hour Drive in Afternoon to Madrid
- Transfer to Hotel
- Overnight in Madrid for Flights Home the Following Day
Day Fourteen
Day Fourteen
Day 14 - Flights Home
- Transfers to Airport for Flights Home
Workshop Highlights
Learn from an OM System Ambassador & Local Photographer
Lee has served as an OM System Ambassador since April 2019! Vinod is an amazing local guide who takes care of all the day to day arraignments freeing us up to focus on photography!
Learn How to Capture Visually Compelling Images from a Safari Vehicle
The challenges of photographing from a safari vehicle are very different from those on foot. You will learn fieldcraft related to shooting lanes, composing images from different elevations, watching for AF obstacles, and settings to ensure your images are tack sharp!
Pre and Post Workshop Zoom Meetings to Facilitate the Learning Process
This workshop includes a group pre-workshop zoom meeting to help you prepare for the trip by discussing clothing, camera gear, accessories, travel suggestions, and more. It also includes a post workshop group zoom meeting for an image critique discussion for those who opt to share images for critique. Both sessions will be recorded and provided for repeated viewing.
Covers the Big Four of India!
This workshop gives you a chance to see the Greater One-Horned Rhino, Indian Elephant, Bengal Tiger, and Asiatic Wild Buffalo. This itinerary maximizes our chances to photograph all of these, plus leopard!
Dates
The dates for the workshop are March 12 - April 2, 2027.
Group Size
Minimum Number of Participants is 4, Maximum is 8.
Pricing
The price of the workshop is $16,299 with a $1,750.00 single supplement. The total is paid in full upon registration.*See sections above and below for what is included and not included.
Base Lodging
Lodging is provided at a nice hotel near the Delhi Airport when in Delhi and at nice lodges near the parks. All accommodations provide air conditioning, hot water, showers, and amenities you find at typical lodes.
Meals
All meals from arrival on the first day, until breakfast on the final day is included. At lodges meals are occasionally buffet style and sometimes ordering specific menu items. Meals are a wide variety of typical Indian food. At lodges, there are not standard American meals. You are in remote areas that cater to people all over the world.
Transportation
Participants will be greeted at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and transportation from the airport, during the workshop, and the return trip to the airport is included. All transportation has A/C.
Nearest Airport
Participants will need to fly into the Indira Gandhi International Airport and the code for this airport is DEL.
Planning
Weather
- The mornings can be quite chilly (especially in an open air safari vehicle) and the late mornings will begin to warm up.
- The afternoons can be quite warm with the temps dropping rapidly as we return. Plan accordingly.
- The dust on the roads can be quite intense at times as seen from the photo on the left. You may want a mouth covering or face covering to help.
Camera Gear
- Super Telephoto Lens (500mm+) is recommended)
- Medium Telephoto Lens (200mm to 500mm) recommended
- Wide Angle Lens (7mm to 50mm range) recommended for street photography
- My kit will consist of the following:
- 12-100mm F4.0, 50-200mm F2.8, & 150-400mm F4.5 with OM-1 Mark II's and OM-3 for Street Photography
- Minimum of Two Camera Bodies (You don't want to come this far with only one camera body)
- Tripod or Monopod (not necessary and won't work well in the safari vehicles)
- Circular Polarizer, ND Filter, or Graduated Neutral Density Filters (not necessary)
- Plenty of Batteries & Memory Cards (Promaster Rugged Cine Memory Cards)
- Laptop & External Drives for Uploading Images & Editing
Non-Camera Gear
- Binoculars (Optional)
- Lens Cleaning Kit (IMPORTANT)
- Beanie Hat (Cold Mornings)
- Broad-rimmed Hat (Warm Late Mornings and Afternoons)
- Gloves and Medium Coat (For Cold Mornings & Return Back in Evening)
- Small Backpack for Vehicle
- Water Bottle
Pre-Workshop Zoom Meeting
The pre-workshop Zoom Meeting will be January 27, 2027. Participants will receive an email with the link within one week of the date of the meeting.
Cancellation Policy
I no longer offer cancellations on my workshops. If the photo workshop is full and someone from the waiting list can take your spot, your tuition is fully refundable minus a 15% cancellation fee.
We are not responsible for cancellations due to medical or other reasons. Should cancellation be required due to severe weather, an alternate date will be scheduled at no additional charges.
No fees will be refunded if you withdraw after the photo workshop begins.
We are not responsible for any fees associated with non-refundable air travel, we highly recommend the purchase of travel insurance. For insurance quotes and estimates visit www.travelex.com.
Post Workshop Image Critique
The post workshop image critique will be held via Zoom on May 12, 2027. Participants will receive an email with the meeting link following the workshop.
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