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Breaking Thru The Ice

On our attempt to make the Northwest passage we had to pass through the Franklin Strait which was heavily iced. So our ship the National Geographic Explorer had to follow a Canadian Ice Breaker to get through the thicker ice.

Awards

Photographer of the Year Contest

2026

Honorable Mentions

Travel

Non Professional

Breaking Thru The Ice

On our attempt to make the Northwest passage we had to pass through the Franklin Strait which was heavily iced. So our ship the National Geographic Explorer had to follow a Canadian Ice Breaker to get through the thicker ice.

About Artist

Bill Klipp

After retiring from a career in the Financial Services Industry Bill Klipp turned his lifelong interest in the natural world into a photographic passion. Over the last 25 years Bill has been visiting remote and exotic locations to study and photograph the local wildlife and cultures. Photography is the perfect way for me to capture my unique view of nature’s beauty from intimate vibrant wildlife close-ups to travel and cultural images to panoramic vistas of natural wonders and exotic locations. Bill pursues his photography, love of wildlife and travel by visiting many wild, exotic and endangered locations like Antarctica, Africa, Arctic, Alaska, Baja, Galapagos Islands, Amazon, Madagascar, Borneo, Patagonia, Caribbean, Cuba, Mexico, Central and South America. As internationally recognized and award-winning wildlife photographer Bill participates in international photography competitions and regularly donates his photography in support of various Conservation, Educational and Community efforts. To see more of his work check out www.WildlifePhotos.me

Bill Klipp

Photographic Areas of Focus

Landscapes, Nature, Travel, Wildlife

Location

United States of America

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