T+L’s Photo Contest Finalists: Linda Klipp

With a lifelong interest in nature and the animal kingdom, Linda Klipp is no stranger to capturing wildlife in their most natural surroundings. After a career in financial services, she was inspired to pick her camera back up by her husband, Bill, who also has a passion for nature and travel photography.

“If you can’t beat him, join him,” said Klipp. Now fully engulfed in her career as a photographer, Klipp and her husband travel to far-flung locations on photo expeditions to capture images that “invoke emotions, increase one’s appreciation for our planet, and inspire them to help preserve it for generations to come.”

Take a look at some her favorite shots below, and vote for your favorite of the finalists.

T+L: Tell us about yourself as a photographer.

Linda Klipp: I have had a lifelong interest in nature and the animal kingdom, inspired by family camping trips and visits to local National Parks, Zoo’s and Museums.

T+L: How would describe your style of photography?

LK: Photography is the perfect way for me to capture my unique view of nature’s beauty and culturally packed world. I strive to capture images that will invoke emotions to increase ones’ appreciation of our planet and inspire them to help preserve it for generations to come.

T+L: What do you look for when looking for a great shot?

LK: I have a particular interest in visually portraying animals and people doing what comes naturally.

T+L: What do you think makes a great travel photographer?

LK: I think the ability to create images that invokes a feeling of being transported to that location and a desire to travel there.

T+L: Do you have a favorite photo or photographer that has influenced your work?

LK: My husband has been my greatest inspiration and supporter by influencing the art of my photography while sharing my passion in wildlife and the natural world. I have learned a great deal about improving technically and creatively from him and by the many National Geographic photographers we have traveled with on land and by sea to many spectacular locations.