Jesus is behind all I do as a photographer. I feel the Lord reveals Himself to me through His nature and feel this is a gift that allows me to see the raw beauty of creation through His eyes. He even allowed me to photograph two miracles at once. Go to my “About Judy” page to view this unique photograph.

My favorite subject to photograph is bears, but I also love to photograph all wildlife, flowers, and birds—especially hummingbirds:) I also created the Hummingbird Trail at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia.

I’ve given talks about hummingbirds, a talk about black bears, and various other presentations.

I live near Knoxville, Tennessee, and love photographing Tennessee’s wildlife and landscapes.

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Judy Royal Glenn is a nature and wildlife photographer from Athens, Georgia. Her favorite subject to photograph is black bears and she also loves to photograph hummingbirds.

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Dinner and a Show!

This black bear photoshoot was one of the most exciting ones I have done. It’s one I will never forget.

A sow and her two yearlings decided to put on a show. The sow crossed a grassy field and immediately started foraging. The yearlings were reluctant to walk out of the tall grass but soon followed suit. They climbed a walnut tree not even a foot from the road and stayed there for almost an hour. They were not in a hurry! I watched them have dinner and put on a show.

Of course, they created a massive bear jam, a.k.a., when a long line of cars built up from everyone stopped to admire them.

I hope to get back in the Cove soon as I have a shoulder injury. I haven’t been there for a month:( This photo was taken spring two years ago.

Location: Cades Cove, Tennessee in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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From Cades Cove, Tennessee | Great Smoky Mountains National Park | GSMNP

Wildlife and Nature Photography

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