Welcome to Spain Wildlife Workshop
- Date: from March 28 to April 4, 2026
- Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
- Languages: english / spanish
- Places: 10
Photography and Editing Masterclass in Spain.
The Trip
Join an 8-day wildlife photography tour in Adamuz, Córdoba, and experience the wild heart of Andalusia. Discover Iberian lynxes, deer, and a rich variety of birds in their natural habitat. This trip is perfect for nature lovers and photographers looking to improve their skills while enjoying a unique adventure. Guided by experts, you’ll capture unforgettable images in one of Spain’s most biodiverse regions.
About the Tour
- Price: $3.800
- Date: From March 28 to April 4, 2026.
- Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
- Languages: english / spanish
- Places: 10
- Activity Level: All levels
- Airport Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Highlights
- 8 Days Photography Workshop
- Small groups
- Learning with Experts
- Comfortable Travel and Unique Exploration
- Discover editing techniques from professionals
Description
Why this Workshop?
Exclusive Wildlife Encounters: This workshop offers a unique opportunity to photograph some of the most iconic species of the Iberian Peninsula in their natural habitat. In the heart of Andalusia, you’ll capture images of the elusive Iberian lynx, red deer, and a rich variety of birds, surrounded by the stunning Mediterranean landscape of Adamuz, Córdoba.
Boost Your Skills: Over the course of 8 days, you’ll experience a real transformation in both your fieldwork and editing abilities. Each day combines practical wildlife photography sessions with in-depth editing classes led by the acclaimed José D. Riquelme, helping you enhance your style and turn each image into a powerful visual story.
Tailored Learning Experience: This workshop is designed to adapt to your level and goals. With small groups and personalized mentoring, you’ll enjoy focused attention, hands-on learning, and expert guidance throughout making this not just a photography trip, but a true creative retreat in nature.
Planning
Pick-up in Madrid and travel to Toledo for a city visit.
🏨 Overnight in Toledo.
Morning drive to Adamuz.
Afternoon wildlife photography in hides.
Group A: Golden Eagle hide.
Group B: Dehesa passerines hide (over 20 species including Eurasian nuthatch, Eurasian blue tit, European goldfinch, European greenfinch, hoopoe, Iberian green woodpecker, etc.)
Included: Breakfast and dinner (set menu).
Morning in hides (picnic lunch in the field).
Group A: Iberian lynx or Spanish imperial eagle hide.
Group B: Red-legged partridge, common buzzard, little owl, golden eagle, etc.
Evening/night: Nocturnal mammals hide.
Included: Breakfast, picnic lunch, and dinner (set menu).
Bird photography day focusing on waterfowl and waders in the salt flats of the Doñana National Park area.
Included: Breakfast, picnic lunch, and dinner (set menu).
Morning in hides.
Group A: Red-legged partridge, common buzzard, little owl, forest passerines hides.
Group B: Iberian lynx or Spanish imperial eagle hide + nocturnal mammals session.
Included: Breakfast, picnic lunch, and dinner (set menu).
Morning in hides.
Group A & B: Iberian lynx or Spanish imperial eagle hides.
Afternoon: Image review and editing session.
Included: Breakfast, picnic lunch, and dinner (set menu).
Morning: Joint session at the red-legged partridge hide.
Afternoon: Visit to the Consuegra windmills at sunset.
Included: Breakfast.
🏨 Overnight in Madrid.
✈️ Return flight from Madrid.
Included
- 8 photographic sessions in specialized hides (Iberian lynx, Spanish imperial eagle, golden eagle, red-legged partridge, forest passerines, little owl, buzzard, genet, etc.)
- Guided birding tour focused on waterfowl and waders in the wetlands surrounding Doñana, with guide and lunch included.
- Image review and editing sessions.
- 7 nights of hotel accommodation. From Day 2 to Day 6, single room.
- All breakfasts, lunches, and dinners specified in the itinerary.
- All transportation during the tour.
- Local expert guide in nature and photography. Guidance and assistance throughout the entire trip.
Not Included
- Round-trip flight to/from Madrid
- Personal travel insurance
- Personal expenses or items outside the menu
- Personal expenses or items outside the menu
Your guides
JOSE D. RIQUELME
José D. Riquelme is an award-winning photographer born in Murcia, Spain, recognized internationally with various awards and accolades such as:
- "Open Nature Winner and Overall Winner" at the Epson Pano Awards 2023.
- "Photographer of the Year 2021" in the night category at the 35awards.
- Four consecutive gold medals at the Trierenberg Super Circuit in Vienna.
- Remarkable Art Work at the Siena International Photo Awards.
- Gold medal at the Pano Epson Awards.
- Finalist at the Xposure International Photography Festival.
- Consistently ranked among the top three landscape and night landscape photographers at the 35awards for three consecutive years, competing with an average of 120,000 participants.
- Special Prize “Amazing Clouds” at The International Landscape Photographer of the Year 2021.
- Winner of the Viewbug "Shooting the Blue Hour" photo contest.
- Winner of Viewbug's Monthly Pro Photo Contest Vol 45.
About the trip
To make the most of this workshop, it is important to bring the following photography equipment:
- DSLR or Mirrorless Camera: Make sure your camera allows manual adjustments to control exposure and focus.
- Lenses: – Telephoto (70-200mm and 200-600mm or similar). – Wide-angle (14-24mm) for landscapes and astrophotography (optional). – Standard zoom (24-70mm) for versatility in different situations.
- Tripod: Stable and sturdy.
During the editing sessions, we will work with the following programs:
– Adobe Photoshop and Camera Raw (similar to Lightroom): The main software for post-processing and advanced image editing. – DXO PureRAW: To optimize photo quality, reduce noise, and improve sharpness before editing.
– Nik Collection (Plug-in): A set of essential tools for applying effects, enhancing details, and creating unique styles.
– Adobe Lightroom (Optional): Ideal for organizing your photos and making basic adjustments before editing in Photoshop. It is important that you have these programs installed on your computer to make the most of the photo editing sessions. If you have any questions about the recommended equipment or software, feel free to contact us.
FAQs
The workshop will take place in Córdoba.
José D. Riquelme.
The workshop is designed for photographers of all levels, from beginners to professionals. Sessions will be adapted to meet the needs of all participants.
yes, it is mandatory
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$ 3.800
- Date: From March 28 to April 4, 2026.
- Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
- Languages: english / spanish
- Places: 10
- Activity Level: All levels
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The reservation will be confirmed once a payment of 2.750 US dollars has been made.
No spots will be reserved without the deposit.
Final Payment: The final amount must be paid 90 days before the start of the trip.
We understand that attending our workshops requires prior commitment, and also that life events can occur that may force you to cancel a trip. Depending on the cancellation date, the following conditions will apply:
- More than 150 days before the start date of the workshop: full refund of payments made.
- Between 150 and 91 days before the start of the workshop: 50% of the reservation will be refunded.
- 90-61 days before the start of the workshop: 35% of the reservation will be refunded.
- Within 60 days prior to the start of the workshop: No refund will be made.
Accidents:
- IceMonkey is not responsible for accidents involving participants during the workshop and will not cover medical expenses if necessary. During the workshop, each participant is responsible for their own safety and physical integrity.
- IceMonkey is not responsible for accidents or losses of photographic equipment during the workshop. Each participant is responsible for their own photographic equipment.
- Travel insurance is mandatory.
Punctuality:
- Each day of the expedition, all participants must be punctual at the established time. All participants must be at the starting point of the expedition for its commencement. In case of delays due to inconveniences, the participant must communicate with someone from the IceMonkey staff as soon as possible.
Respect:
- Participants may have different levels of knowledge about the subject, which requires patience when explaining topics that are already familiar to them. Each participant’s photographic area must be respected. Disrespect towards a participant or a staff member will not be tolerated. This is a discrimination-free space. We will not tolerate racism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Weather:
- The tour and its itinerary depend on the weather and can change at any time. We will always be attentive to the best weather conditions to determine where to go and optimize photography.