Arctic Wildlife

The People Behind the Experience The expedition team is the backbone of a Lindblad voyage. These are the people who help guests understand an environment they may never have encountered before. A naturalist can point out details in wildlife behaviour that most visitors would miss, while a scientist can explain what is happening in the landscape around them. We recently spoke with Cindy Miller Hopkins, who has travelled to the North Pole eleven times. Each visit was different.

Learning to See Before Taking the Picture Photography has always been an important part of National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions. During our training on the brand, the emphasis on photography came up repeatedly. The aim is not simply to help guests take better pictures, but to let them learn from people who have spent years observing the natural world. We have come to think of experienced photographers as observers first. They study the subject before taking the picture. T