Welcome to MY Journey... by: Tony Panzica
Searching for the light, immersed in the shadows, composing my own expression, ultimately to produce a photograph with an emotional impact on the viewer. Landscape photography can be a path to ones soul. For some, spoken words or words on a page or paint on a brush or musical skill, these talents are elusive. For me, My photography is a personal journey of taking this light and creating works to evoke emotion. My work, whether it’s a bald eagle in flight, a Moon Bow at Yosemite Falls, a sunrise at Grand Teton National Park, or the Statue of Liberty hopes to make people think differently of these amazing places, many having been put aside generations ago. The vast majority of people will never visit where I have been so lucky to work. My success is directly proportional to level of emotion in the viewer. If successful, They are a rally cry to engage people into conservation of these iconic landscapes. As for my approach, landscape photography is as a hunter stalking their prey. The light is my prey and it is illusive. Having stood in freezing fall streams, or post holing thru 7 foot snow drifts, or even sliding down a rain soaked muddy jungle wall to get to a secluded beach on Kauai, the hunt for that gallery shot is never ending. I tread lightly and live by the backpackers credo of Leave No Trace. There are good deeds in my aspirations as people can gaze and wonder if only for a brief moment, I have succeeded. I pray, that for all-time, my images will always carryon with emotional connections. Creating such connections in our world today is, well, very difficult. Even with all the ways we have today to connect with people, our world is as disengaged as anytime in human history. Using photography to reconnect with people on an emotional level, when successful, can change the world.
A Collection of a few favorites from my Wanderings
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Bobbie Socks Forest
Yellowstone National Park in the dead of a very cold winter. Was told by our Snow Coach driver these Bobby Socks Trees are the most photographed trees in the world!
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The Debate
Yosemite National Park, The Debate: weird name, I know, but for me this is almost an argument, Water vs the Rock Wall of El Capitan. Taken 2 weeks after the first big melt no doubt I would have been underwater. Note all the recent debris piled up. My absolute favorite place to be, every time I come Yosemite shows me a completely different look. Cant wait to go back and see what she shows next!
Tony Panzica Photography
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Dusk at Bryce Canyon
As the sun was setting on this awe inspiring view most other photographers and visitors were headed to the warmth of their cars. Suddenly the sky lit up with the heavenly glow placing a rare exclamation on an already incredible view, I was just lucky enough to capture this as it lasted only about 15 seconds.
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Schwabacher Landing
The Teton Mountains reflecting off the water at Schwabacker Landing, One can get mezmerized gazing here. So very difficult to get and walk away given the effort you need to travel here!
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Portland Head Light House
Cape Elizabeth is the home of Portland Head Light. Situated along the spectacular shores of Fort Williams Park, the popular landmark is owned and managed by the Town of Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Thanks to the skipper of the small boat for adding a nice finish to an amazing location.
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![Snake River Overlook]( "The Snake River Overlook in The Grand Tetons National Park has been on my bucket list. For a brief moment, the clouds lifted adding to the dramatic view. Its views like this that make you pause and thank God for the opportunity to capture this moment!")
Snake River Overlook
The Snake River Overlook in The Grand Tetons National Park has been on my bucket list. For a brief moment, the clouds lifted adding to the dramatic view. Its views like this that make you pause and thank God for the opportunity to capture this moment!
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![The Moulton Barn in the Storm, Grand Teton NP]()
The Moulton Barn in the Storm, Grand Teton NP
Tony Panzica Photography
