Awards & Media

Press coverage, contest wins and industry recognition for the Wild Lens team.

  • Tour leader and award-winning photographer David Gibbon sits in a bright, snowy landscape under a clear blue sky. Wearing a white beanie, black gloves, and a thick dark winter jacket, his face is notably red from the cold, with visible frost clinging to his face and clothing.

    David Wins International Photography Award

    1 July 2026

    In March 2023, Wild Lens Nature Tours founder David Gibbon embarked on his second expedition to Ellesmere Island in pursuit of the elusive Arctic wolf. As the closest landmass to…

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  • An Arctic fox with dark grey fur sitting in the snow, dusted with snowflakes, scratching its side.

    David Hosts Major Solo Arctic Fox Exhibition at Xposure

    27 June 2026

    Wild Lens Nature Tours founder David Gibbon has been documenting Iceland’s Arctic foxes within the remote Hornstrandir Nature Reserve since 2017, establishing himself as a premier guide for this iconic…

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  • “Overall, an excellent holiday which we shared with an amazing group of fellow photographers – well organised and very enjoyable. We have returned home with a wealth of photographs and many happy memories.”
    Peter Wyles
  • “I came back home with lots of incredible shots, lots of great memories and new friends. I would definitely recommend everyone to join Wild Lens Nature Tours for any of their very well tailored trips for nature photographers.”
    Mohammad Murad
  • “You truly are in the hands of a professional world class team who take zero short cuts and always look after the group. I would not trust anyone else with my safety and security on an epic adventure expedition like this.”
    Brian Brooking
  • “It was a truly special experience. We saw Arctic foxes regularly, and importantly there is no baiting, so we observed and photographed natural behaviours which made the experience far more authentic and rewarding.”
    F Stevens

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