Alexandra Martinez My passion: falconry Raptors and owls have been my favourite animals since I was a child. This year I became a falconer – with my Harris's hawk Tina, my Siberian eagle-owl Elvis and my Münsterländer Thommy. 4 Oct 2026
Alexandra Martinez Photographing the white horses of the Camargue – what to expect Few scenes in Europe are as iconic as the white horses of the Camargue galloping through the surf. For many photographers it is a dream shot – and it is closer than you think. Here is what a horse sho... 16 Jul 2026
Alexandra Martinez Photographing birds from a floating hide in the Camargue I love photographing from a floating hide. The low perspective right at water level, combined with the beautiful light of early morning or evening, makes every session a highlight – for my guests and ... 7 Apr 2026
Alexandra Martinez When to photograph birds in the Camargue – a month-by-month guide The Camargue is one of Europe's great wetlands, with around 400 bird species recorded. Every month brings something different – from tens of thousands of wintering cranes to the colourful bee-eaters o... 13 Jan 2026
Alexandra Martinez The Camargue in autumn – festivals, gardians and horses Even though the weather in October is often stormy and changeable, autumn is a wonderful time to discover the culture and traditions of the Camargue. In towns like Arles, Aigues-Mortes and Saintes-Mar... 9 Oct 2025
Alexandra Martinez The white horses of the Camargue – myth and reality Who hasn't heard of them – the white horses of the Camargue, said to live in complete freedom in the wetlands of southern France? When I first read about them, my imagination ran wild: long sandy beac... 17 Jul 2025
Alexandra Martinez Bee-eaters in the Camargue – when they arrive and how to photograph them Every spring the European bee-eaters return to the Camargue – and for many photographers they are the most colourful birds of the whole season. When do bee-eaters arrive? On my mas they arrive almost ... 8 Apr 2025
Alexandra Martinez Flamingo courtship in the Camargue – when and where to see it One of the most fascinating spectacles for nature lovers and wildlife photographers in the Camargue is the courtship of the greater flamingos. From late winter into early spring the colonies come aliv... 14 Jan 2025