DIVING KINGFISHERS WORKSHOP
A rare opportunity to photograph the high-speed dive and agility of the Kingfisher with flash.
A true blink-and-you-miss-it moment in nature, this workshop is designed to help you capture one of the UK's most iconic birds.
We are fortunate to have a resident pair of kingfishers that we know well, giving us exceptional opportunities to photograph these electric-blue birds in flight and diving from a variety of natural perches.
Tuition is provided on using carefully controlled flash techniques to create striking images that freeze the kingfisher's fast movements in crisp detail - from hovering flight to the instant it pierces the water. A lens of 300mm or more is recommended for most shots.
The kingfishers feed very regularly (almost half-hourly) in a well-lit area and are accustomed to our hide, allowing us to photograph them responsibly and without disturbance.
This workshop takes place at the same private site used for my Tawny Owl and other Kingfisher workshops. You can find further details on related experiences here.
AT A GLANCE
HAMPSHIRE, UK 4 1 DAY
2026 Departures
October 03, 04, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25
Weekday Dates Available On Request
£220 What's Included?
Tour Leader: Paul Alistair Collins
Meeting: Details to follow.
Interested in extending your stay in Hampshire? Check out our Hidden Hampshire photo tour - for Kingfishers, Owls, Butterflies, and Raptors.
HIGHLIGHTS
Come away with dramatic photos of kingfishers diving and feeding
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Push your creativity with advanced high-speed flash - tuition provided on balancing flash with ambient light, and focusing in low-light conditions
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Expert 1-on-1 tuition from award-winning photographer Paul Alistair Collins, with photo feedback after the session
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Small group sizes to ensure a more personal experience and 1-on-1 guidance throughout the session
LOCATION
This workshop will take place on a wild private farmland a short distance from Winchester, easily accessible by car or public transport. Precise meet-up details will be sent upon sign-up.
The private farmland itself is a wonderful setting for wildlife, supporting species such as tawny owls, badgers, and water voles alongside the resident kingfishers.
WHAT MAKES THIS WORKSHOP FOR YOU?
Whether you are new to flash photography or looking to refine your wildlife techniques, this is a rare opportunity to capture truly unique images of one of the UK’s most charismatic birds, the Kingfisher.
With expert photographic guidance from award-winning photographer Paul Alistair Collins, we'll ensure you capture truly unique images. With strong family ties in Winchester, Paul has many years' of intimate experience photographing the local wildlife. We believe no one knows a land better than those who’ve lived there and travelled its length and breadth, and Paul will help you make the most of every opportunity.
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for further details about this tour.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
✓ Services of professional photography leader with intimate local wildlife knowledge
✓ On-hand tuition on how to capture owls with high-speed flash
✓ Use of flash set-up and gimbal-heads / tripods
✓ Image feedback after the session (optional)
✓ Welcome presentation & materials on local fauna and sites
✗ Personal snacks
✗ Personal expenses
✗ Transportation to and from the workshop location
Have any other questions? Check out our Tour FAQs below.
EXCLUSIVE
ACCESS
Gain access to private locations where other tours don't go - and capture unique shots that no one else is getting.
INTIMATE
ENCOUNTERS
Enjoy regular sightings of our target species, in diverse light and weather conditions - allowing you to build a rich portfolio of stunning images.
DEEP
IMMERSION
Develop your vision at your own pace - with thoughtfully curated itineraries, expert guiding, small groups and 1-on-1 learning.
For full terms and conditions, including our cancellation policy and personal travel insurance, please click to see the Terms & Conditions
* To take part in our trip, you must be covered by adequate insurance for its entire duration. The insurance must cover for cancellation, medical and emergency expenses. We recommend insurance against damage or loss of baggage, camera equipment, instruments and personal items.