Jürgen Schulmeister is a wildlife guide and photographer based in Chile. He grew up in the heart of Patagonia and has spent almost two decades exploring its wild landscapes. As a naturalist with Far South Expeditions, he leads birding and nature tours throughout southern Chile and beyond, helping visitors discover the region’s remarkable biodiversity and captivating scenery.
Through his lens, Jürgen captures the essence of wild places. His photographs reflect a deep understanding of nature and a patient, respectful approach to wildlife. In this article, we’re proud to feature some of our favorite images from the field, taken across the varied landscapes he’s come to know so well.
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#1 Austral Pygmy Owl
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#2 Grey Fox
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#3 Austral Pygmy Owl
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#4 Cougar
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#5 Humpback Whale
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#6 Magellanic Horned Owl
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#7 Puma
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#8 Puma
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#9 Rufous-Tailed Hawk
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#10 Snares Penguin
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#11 Chilean Flamingo
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#12 Lesser Grison
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#13 Patagonian Tyrant
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#14 Magellanic Woodpecker
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#15 Chilean Hawk
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#16 Chilean Hawk
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#17 Puma
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#18 Humpback Whale
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#19 Pumas
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#20 Great Horned Owl
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#21 Chilean Flamingo
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#22 Puma
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#23 South Andean Deer
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#24 Ruddy-Headed Goose
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#25 Austral Pygmy Owl
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#26 Puma
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#27 Fuegian Snipe
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#28 Magellanic Plover
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#29 South American Terns
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#30 South Andean Deer
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