Lake Clark National Park is renowned for its wild beauty.

Fortunately, the land and the bears are now protected, but this wasnt always the case.

Forty years ago was the last time a bear was hunted and killed in this location.

Grizzly Bear Photos by Joe Moreno

During his time at the park, Moreno learned to recognize the individual bears living there.

Moreno reveals, Her friends just call her Crimp.

Scroll down to see more of Moreno’s exceptional grizzly bear photography, which is alsoavailable for purchase.

Grizzly Bear Photos by Joe Moreno

Moreno’s incredible photos raise awareness about the importance of preserving wild environments and their inhabitants.

Grizzly Bear Photos by Joe Moreno

Grizzly Bear Photos by Joe Moreno

Grizzly Bear Photos by Joe Moreno

Grizzly Bear Photos by Joe Moreno

Grizzly Bear Photos by Joe Moreno

Grizzly Bear Photos by Joe Moreno

Grizzly Bear Photos by Joe Moreno

Grizzly Bear Photos by Joe Moreno

Grizzly Bear Photos by Joe Moreno

Grizzly Bear Photos by Joe Moreno

Grizzly Bear Photos by Joe Moreno

Grizzly Bear Photos by Joe Moreno

Grizzly Bear Photos by Joe Moreno

Grizzly Bear Photos by Joe Moreno

Grizzly Bear Photos by Joe Moreno