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The Story Behind the Photo

They say that a picture is worth a thousand words, but sometimes an image requires a bit of explanation. Because I run Wild Departures, a wildlife-viewing company, I have had the opportunity to return to certain places over and over again, allowing me to see changes in the environment and within generations of animals. Every photo I take has a story behind it, but some are more interesting or noteworthy than others. If any of the below images look familiar to you, it’s because they may have been published in earlier issues of Alaska magazine. They are repeated because their story didn’t end with the image you saw or reveal the whole story. In this photo essay, I take you behind the scenes to expose the bigger picture. LINK TO THIS STORY.

Polar bear nursing cubs in Alaska

Kay
"Alaska has been a bucket list item for me and this trip didn't disappoint. My photography skills improved 1000% with Michelle's tips!

- Kay, Austin

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