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Africa ~ Chobe National Park

Sun, 24 May 2020 14:36:13 GMT

]]>Chobe National Park is Botswana's first and most biologically diverse national park. Known for it's large elephant populations (~50,000), it is also rich in birdlife, giraffe, buffalo and sable populations. I had the opportunity to spend the night in the bush, where that evening will be remembered as the most WILD night in my life. We went to sleep with the roaring of lions, trumpeting of elephants, and grunts of buffalo in the background, to be woken up at 3am with a large buffalo herd migrating through and all around our camp. Unforgettable! Our guide also toured us down the Chobe River and pointed out many different bird species. Part of his training was to learn the calls of over 300 birds.

Africa ~ Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Sun, 24 May 2020 14:36:13 GMT

]]>Our first introduction to a true African safari, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area certainly made a lasting first impression and therefore will remain my favorite park. As we drove up to the crater's rim through the lush tropical forest, clearing the baboons out of the way, catching a glimpse of the Masaai people living their traditional lifestyles...the best was yet to come. Finally dropping into the crater floor of one of the largest intact volcanic caldera's in the world, my head was spinning in all directions trying to take in the sheer numbers of animals and birds that I was seeing in one area. As my friend said, we were dropped into the set of the Lion King!

Africa ~ Serengeti National Park

Sun, 24 May 2020 14:36:13 GMT

]]>After spending the morning exploring the depths of Ngorongoro Crater, we made the long bumpy ride to Serengeti National Park. Truly in the middle of nowhere, the great empty landscapes seemed to be concealing its richness at first. However, making our way further into the heart of the Serengeti where we would camp out in the bush that night serenaded by the wailing of the hyenas, our wildlife sightings would soon pick up. The next day exploring the local watering holes, we found rich diversity of birds and megafauna including two lion prides feasting on their catch. Amazing lion behavior was witnessed here as you can see in the following pictures.

Africa ~ Kruger National Park

Sun, 24 May 2020 14:36:13 GMT

]]>Kruger National Park was our last safari of our 5 week trip. Making our journey from the northern reaches of Kenya, all the way down to South Africa, Kruger was more similar to what we would expect back home, sans lions, giraffes, and zebras. Paved roads and many touring vehicles and private cars crowded the roads especially when there was a lion sighting. The result was a 4 lane pile up with cars going both directions in each lane. I thought Yellowstone was bad! However the topography of Kruger was my favorite of all the parks. Rolling hills with high buttes, acacia trees, and golden grass covered the landscape. Not to mention a nightcap of Amarula on our night safari! Here in Kruger, through the viewfinder of my camera and 400mm lens, I locked eyes with a male lion until the goosebumps on my arm persuaded me to look away.

Glacier National Park

Sun, 24 May 2020 14:36:13 GMT

]]>In July of 2016 I had the availability to participate in a Photography Workshop held in Glacier National Park. It was great to be immersed for a few days in the natural beauty of Glacier NP. I even learned a few things while photographing my favorite subjects in Glacier, bear grass and mountain goats!

Alaska ~ Denali National Park

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

]]>Denali / Flightseeing / Caribou / Grizzly Bear / Moose / Dall Sheep / Arctic Gentian / Alaska Range / Wolf

Alaska ~ Kenai Fjord National Park

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

]]>Glaciers / Whales / Puffin / Bears / Seals / Sea Lions / Waterfall / Starfish / Pederson Lagoon

Alaska ~ Wildlife and Landscapes

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

]]>Bears / Birds / Dall Sheep / Fish / Moose / Porcupine / Icefield / Glacier / Lakes / Landscapes / Flowers / Foliage / Train

Black and White Collection

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 06:10:29 GMT

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Churchill Polar Bears 2008

Sun, 24 May 2020 14:36:13 GMT

]]>Feeling very grateful to have had the opportunity to be a participant on a trip with the Great Bear Foundation, led by no other than the famous Charles 'Chuck' Jonkel who sadly passed away in April 2016. We took the long way up north crossing the vast landscape on a cold school bus, and then by train on up to Churchill, Manitoba. Here is where we hoped to see a few Polar Bears as they gather on the shores of Hudson Bay each fall waiting for the ice to form so they can go out and find their favorite meal, the Ringed Seal.

Grand Teton National Park

Sun, 24 May 2020 14:36:13 GMT

]]>Just a couple hours south of Yellowstone National Park lies a whole different ecosystem and mountain topography. So grateful for all of our National Parks and public lands and will fight the hard fight to keep them that way forever! The Grand Teton dominates the scene standing at 13,776 ft. I once stood on top of it, and now I enjoy standing below it, admiring the mountain's majesty.

Southwest ~ Bryce Canyon National Park

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Southwest ~ Grand Canyon National Park

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Southwest ~ Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument

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Southwest ~ More Parks and Monuments

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Southwest ~ Zion National Park

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Yellowstone ~ Birds

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

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Yellowstone ~ Landscapes

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

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Yellowstone ~ Thermal Features

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

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Yellowstone ~ Wildlife

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

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]]>These images were recently featured on the Lisa Culpepper Photography Facebook page and are now available for viewing and purchasing here.