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Wildlife

This page brings together all of Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove’s blog articles dedicated to wildlife and bird photography, featuring expert insights, field techniques, and stories from his adventures around the world. Drawing on his experience photographing in remote and wild locations such as Iceland, Greenland, and Antarctica, Jeroen shares practical advice on capturing wildlife in its natural habitat. Readers can discover tips on approaching animals ethically, mastering challenging lighting conditions, and using composition to tell powerful stories through images. Each article offers inspiration and guidance for photographers passionate about wildlife and bird photography.

Wildlife

Grímsey – a Puffin Paradise on the Arctic Circle

In July, I made a 6-day trip to Grímsey, an island on the Arctic Circle teeming with seabirds. My primary goal was to photographic the Atlantic Puffin, one of the most photogenic birds in Iceland.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveAugust 15, 2023

Behind The Shot Drone Greenland Wildlife

Behind the Shot – Whales in Greenland

In this month's 'Behind the Shot', I take you on then journey behind some photographs I recently took during a photography workshop in Greenland.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveJuly 16, 2023

The Canon EOS R5 Mark II's precapture feature could have gotten me a better photograph.

Iceland Video Wildlife

New on YouTube: Photographing Arctic Fox Cubs in Hornstrandir

Earlier this month I spent a few days in Hornstrandir, a remote area in the West Fjords of Iceland. My goal was to photograph the arctic fox cubs which start leaving the safety of their dens around that time.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveJuly 19, 2022

Travel Log Wildlife

A Morning of Seal Photography in Iceland

Recently, I spent a morning photographing seals at one of my favourite locations. It was an interesting morning for wildlife due to the weather conditions. In this blog I share how things went and also how I edited my photographs from this trip.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveMarch 22, 2022

Wildlife

Memorable Encounter With a Seal Pup

Two weeks ago, I went on my first photography excursion, other than the eruption, since early March. I travelled to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula and had an awesome weekend filled with wildlife encounters. One of those encounters really resonated with me.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveJune 15, 2021