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A winter photography trip discovering the Iberian lynx, the rarest feline in Europe. Six days dedicated to the nature photography in Sierra Morena, in the most active period for the species: the mating season. An exclusive, authentic, and fully guided experience.
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In the wild heart of the Andalusian Sierra Morena, among rocky hills, holm oak woods and silent valleys, there is one of the best places in Europe to photograph the Iberian lynx In the wild. During winter, this area takes on cooler colors and a unique atmosphere, while birds of prey soar through clear skies and wildlife becomes more active.
Winter coincides with the lynx mating season, a time when males vocalize, explore new territories and move around throughout the day. This makes it the ideal time for a photographic tour dedicated to the Iberian lynx, with a very high probability of sighting.
The area, remote and little frequented by traditional tourism, is home to an extraordinary biodiversity: golden eagles, griffins, monk vultures, deer and numerous species of Mediterranean raptors and passerines.
With Just Explorers, you will have access to reserved locations not accessible to the public, selected over the years by our photographers and local partners. Each activity is designed to guarantee the highest photographic quality, the best camouflage, and a completely environmentally friendly approach.
A professional photographer will accompany you throughout the trip, providing technical, creative, and logistical support. Our team will also be available before departure to guide you through preparation, equipment, and every necessary detail.
5 nights in a double room
Michael Lovera
The Lynx Tour Winter Edition It is designed to offer the best possible experience in the photograph of the Iberian lynx, taking advantage of the soft light and daytime activity typical of the cold months.
You will participate in full-day sessions in professional huts, located in different habitats of the Sierra Morena, each selected to ensure maximum sighting potential. All the facilities have anti-reflective optical glass, comfortable seats and orientations designed to enhance the winter light, perfect from dawn to dusk thanks to its low angle.
In addition to the lynx, you will be able to photograph , owls, red-legged partridges, wild rabbits, hoopoes, woodpeckers, long-tailed tits and several species of Mediterranean birds of prey.
The trip includes all transfers, continuous assistance and support from the Just Explorers team, so you can focus exclusively on the wildlife of Spain and on your photographic creativity.
During the winter, our activities include full-day photo sessions, ideal for tracking the Iberian lynx at any time of day. During mating season, the species can appear in the morning, afternoon, or even during the central hours.
The photo booths are located in arid areas, open clearings and strategic water points, essential in winter for the local fauna. The stations are large and quiet, equipped with high-quality anti-reflective glass, which allow you to take photographs without disturbance and with excellent optical performance.
Distances from animals may vary from 30 meters up to a few centimeters, with spectacular scenery where lynxes approach the lodges in complete tranquility.
No decoys, food or artificial stimuli are used: each sighting takes place in full naturalness.
To optimize time in nature, the lunch is provided as a packed lunch by the organization and consumed directly in the shed.
We will be staying in a welcoming and heated structure, located just a few minutes from the main photographic points. The rooms have Wi-Fi, air conditioning and hairdryer, ensuring relaxation and comfort between sessions.
For the main meals we will move on foot towards a traditional local restaurant, where you can taste typical dishes of Iberian cuisine.
Rooms available double, twin or single (with supplement).
Find out how the days will unfold and which activities make up the experience
Arrival at Madrid airport by 16:00, meeting with the Just Explorers team and transfer to Sierra Morena.
Check-in, dinner and photo briefing dedicated to the Iberian lynx and winter activities.
07:00 - Breakfast
07:30 – Departure for the huts
08:00 – Entrance to the huts (dawn ~08:20)
08:00–18:00 – Full-day photo session dedicated to the Iberian lynx
Packed lunch included
18:20 – End of session at sunset
19:00 – Return to the hotel
20:00 – Typical dinner and evening debriefing
8.00 AM: Breakfast, packing of luggage and departure for the airport.
The transfer will be around 2.30 am and the arrival will be scheduled for hours 01.00 PM to Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
Greetings and departure
It is essential to be at the’Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport by 3:30 PM on January 19 and depart after 3:00 PM on January 24.
You have the flexibility to choose flights that respect these times and, if necessary, land or depart even earlier or later. Near the airport, you will find several options for additional overnight stays, offering you a convenient solution should you need it. If necessary, after your registration, you will be able to access our dedicated assistance to also receive help with purchasing flights.
Born in Cuneo in 2001, I live in close contact with the Western Alps, where my passion for nature was born. With a degree in electrical engineering, I find serenity and satisfaction only when immersed in the woods, backpack on my back and camera in hand. Starting with passerines, today I photograph every form of life, from the smallest insect to the largest mammal. In my images, I seek light, clarity, and detail, to enhance every nuance. After years spent in my mountains, I began traveling abroad, driven by curiosity and a deep connection to nature photography.
Signing up will be very simple!
Just follow the booking procedure by clicking on "Book now".
Once you have entered your personal data, you will only be asked to pay a deposit, not the full price. At the end of the operation the registration will be confirmed. You will then receive a confirmation email once the procedure is completed. The balance will then be requested according to the terms reported at the top of the page, usually 60 days before departure.
In this tour all activities will take place inside our photographic huts, located at strategic points in the Sierra Morena. From here you can observe and photograph the animals at incredibly close distances, often included among the 4 and 5 meters, living an immersive and highly intense experience.
To maximize the details and expressiveness of the Iberian lynx and Mediterranean fauna, we recommend the use of reflex, mirrorless or bridge equipped with lenses ranging from 200 mm and 500 mm. This focal length range is ideal for producing sharp, well-proportioned images with excellent depth of field control.
Inside the huts the use of the easel It's essential: it allows you to work steadily and precisely, use longer exposure times without risk, and carefully manage composition even during long waits. The right equipment, combined with a prime position, will allow you to capture expressions, behaviors, and unrepeatable moments.
Throughout the tour you will have the support of a professional photographer, ready to assist you at every stage of the experience. You will receive personalized advice on the use of your equipment, on the techniques composition, light management, shooting settings and everything that can help you improve your images and get the most out of every situation.
The weather conditions during this period are generally myths, with temperatures between 0°C and 20°C, And without hiking or strenuous physical activity. We therefore recommend comfortable, warm clothing, without the need for specific technical gear.
After registration you will receive all the detailed information, the recommended equipment list and instructions to best prepare you for the trip.
It is essential to be at the’Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport by 3:30 PM on January 19 and depart after 3:00 PM on January 24.
You have the flexibility to choose flights that respect these times and, if necessary, land or depart even earlier or later. Near the airport, you will find several options for additional overnight stays, offering you a convenient solution should you need it. If necessary, after your registration, you will be able to access our dedicated assistance to also receive help with purchasing flights.
By booking by paying the deposit to the organizers you accept the following clauses:
1. Since this is a pre-registration, the organizer will endeavor to promptly communicate any possible change in the price of the tour, characterized by cost fluctuations. An annual price fluctuation of around 5% is highly likely if booking is made more than one year in advance. in relation to potential changes in prices of ground services (for example changes influenced by fluctuating costs of electricity, fuel and more).
2. The price of the entire workshop will be paid via the payment methods offered by the organizer, such as bank transfer, PayPal, credit card or cash according to the procedures and deadlines established by the organizers, taking charge of the transaction costs.
3. In the event that the tour does not take place due to the organiser, the entire amount paid will be refunded.
4. In case of cancellation for personal reasons of any kind and in any case not dependent on the organizer, the deposit and any other registration fees will be retained as a reimbursement of expenses.
5. In case of cancellation for personal reasons within 60 days of departure, the entire balance of the tour will be required.
By registering, paying the deposit and sending your personal data you again accept clauses 1,2,3,4,5.
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