Into The Wilderness

This virtual exhibit is a collection of photographs from around the world that capture the beauty and diversity of the natural world. Our juror, Rich LaBella, has selected images that showcase the unique qualities of wildlife and their natural habitats. See captivating photographs that seize the beauty of the natural world. From majestic mammals to colorful birds and beyond. Enjoy some very creative and unique images that capture the spirit of the wilderness.

Presenting

INTO THE WILDERNESS

A Wildlife & Nature Juried Photography Exhibit

Russel Falls by Joseph Gattulli - Photo Art Pavilion's Into The Wilderness Exhibit — Russel Falls by Joseph Gattulli – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit
Russel Falls by Joseph Gattulli – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit

A Balance of Power by Alyson Betz - Photo Art Pavilion's Into The Wilderness Exhibit — A Balance of Power by Alyson Betz – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit
A Balance of Power by Alyson Betz – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit

CuruiousTurtle by Michael O'Connor - Photo Art Pavilion's Into The Wilderness Exhibit — CuruiousTurtle by Michael O’Connor – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit
CuruiousTurtle by Michael O’Connor – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit

A Pause in the Descent by Alyson Betz - Photo Art Pavilion's Into The Wilderness Exhibit — A Pause in the Descent by Alyson Betz – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit
A Pause in the Descent by Alyson Betz – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit

Snack Time by Jack Calandra - Photo Art Pavilion's Into The Wilderness Exhibit — Snack Time by Jack Calandra – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit
Snack Time by Jack Calandra – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit

Starling Quartet by Mike McLaughlin - Photo Art Pavilion's Into The Wilderness Exhibit — Starling Quartet by Mike McLaughlin – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit
Starling Quartet by Mike McLaughlin – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit

Lightning On The Mittens by Ronald Santini - Photo Art Pavilion's Into The Wilderness Exhibit — Lightning On The Mittens by Ronald Santini – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit
Lightning On The Mittens by Ronald Santini – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit

Fox Kit at the Beach by Debbie Kittner - Photo Art Pavilion's Into The Wilderness Exhibit — Fox Kit at the Beach by Debbie Kittner – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit
Fox Kit at the Beach by Debbie Kittner – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit

Walking An Old Dog In New Snow by Al Foti - Photo Art Pavilion's Into The Wilderness Exhibit — Walking An Old Dog In New Snow by Al Foti – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit
Walking An Old Dog In New Snow by Al Foti – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit

Giraffe and Oxpecker by Jeffrey Grabert - Photo Art Pavilion's Into The Wilderness Exhibit — Giraffe and Oxpecker by Jeffrey Grabert – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit
Giraffe and Oxpecker by Jeffrey Grabert – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit

Shortcut by Al Foti - Photo Art Pavilion's Into The Wilderness Exhibit — Shortcut by Al Foti – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit
Shortcut by Al Foti – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit

Victoria Crowned Pigeons 2023 L.I by Frank Somma - Photo Art Pavilion's Into The Wilderness Exhibit — Victoria Crowned Pigeons 2023 L.I by Frank Somma – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit
Victoria Crowned Pigeons 2023 L.I by Frank Somma – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit

Tierra del Fuego by Steve Scribner - Photo Art Pavilion's Into The Wilderness Exhibit — Tierra del Fuego by Steve Scribner – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit
Tierra del Fuego by Steve Scribner – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit

Londolozi Leopard by Jeffrey Grabert - Photo Art Pavilion's Into The Wilderness Exhibit — Londolozi Leopard by Jeffrey Grabert – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit
Londolozi Leopard by Jeffrey Grabert – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit

Standing Alone by Jacques LeBlanc - Photo Art Pavilion's Into The Wilderness Exhibit — Standing Alone by Jacques LeBlanc – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit
Standing Alone by Jacques LeBlanc – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit

Blue Heron by Jeffrey Hughes - Photo Art Pavilion's Into The Wilderness Exhibit — Blue Heron by Jeffrey Hughes – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit
Blue Heron by Jeffrey Hughes – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit

Leopard Cub by Jeffrey Grabert - Photo Art Pavilion's Into The Wilderness Exhibit — Leopard Cub by Jeffrey Grabert – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit
Leopard Cub by Jeffrey Grabert – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit

Garden Fawn by Mike McLaughlin - Photo Art Pavilion's Into The Wilderness Exhibit — Garden Fawn by Mike McLaughlin – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit
Garden Fawn by Mike McLaughlin – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit

Self Reflection 2023 L.I by Frank Somma - Photo Art Pavilion's Into The Wilderness Exhibit — Self Reflection 2023 L.I by Frank Somma – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit
Self Reflection 2023 L.I by Frank Somma – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit

American Bald Eagle 26 on the hunt 2 by Jeffrey Hughes - Photo Art Pavilion's Into The Wilderness Exhibit — American Bald Eagle 26 on the hunt 2 by Jeffrey Hughes – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit
American Bald Eagle 26 on the hunt 2 by Jeffrey Hughes – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit

Wandering Through the Forest by Susan Visconti - Photo Art Pavilion's Into The Wilderness Exhibit — Wandering Through the Forest by Susan Visconti – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit
Wandering Through the Forest by Susan Visconti – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit

Flying by Debbie Kittner - Photo Art Pavilion's Into The Wilderness Exhibit — Flying by Debbie Kittner – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit
Flying by Debbie Kittner – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit

Monarch on Salvia by Debbie Kittner - Photo Art Pavilion's Into The Wilderness Exhibit — Monarch on Salvia by Debbie Kittner – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit
Monarch on Salvia by Debbie Kittner – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit

Howling Rain by Gina Pierson - Photo Art Pavilion's Into The Wilderness Exhibit — Howling Rain by Gina Pierson – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit
Howling Rain by Gina Pierson – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit

Trailside, Delmar by Michael Donnelly - Photo Art Pavilion's Into The Wilderness Exhibit — Trailside, Delmar by Michael Donnelly – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit
Trailside, Delmar by Michael Donnelly – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit

Me And My Shadow by Jack Calandra - Photo Art Pavilion's Into The Wilderness Exhibit — Me And My Shadow by Jack Calandra – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit
Me And My Shadow by Jack Calandra – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit

Marbled Godwits 2023 L.I. by Frank Somma - Photo Art Pavilion's Into The Wilderness Exhibit — Marbled Godwits 2023 L.I. by Frank Somma – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit
Marbled Godwits 2023 L.I. by Frank Somma – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit

Lighthouse Deer by Nicole Esposito - Photo Art Pavilion's Into The Wilderness Exhibit — Lighthouse Deer by Nicole Esposito – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit
Lighthouse Deer by Nicole Esposito – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit

Egret in Flight 2023 L.I. by Frank Somma - Photo Art Pavilion's Into The Wilderness Exhibit — Egret in Flight 2023 L.I. by Frank Somma – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit
Egret in Flight 2023 L.I. by Frank Somma – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit

Oystercatchers And Moon by Jack Calandra - Photo Art Pavilion's Into The Wilderness Exhibit — Oystercatchers And Moon by Jack Calandra – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit
Oystercatchers And Moon by Jack Calandra – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit

AFTER THE STORM by Ronald Santini - Photo Art Pavilion's Into The Wilderness Exhibit — AFTER THE STORM by Ronald Santini – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit
AFTER THE STORM by Ronald Santini – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit

Phoebe by Brian Mitchell - Photo Art Pavilion's Into The Wilderness Exhibit — Phoebe by Brian Mitchell – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit
Phoebe by Brian Mitchell – Photo Art Pavilion’s Into The Wilderness Exhibit

CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE ARTISTS

Congratulations to the talented artist lineup for the Photo Art Pavilion’s “Into the Wilderness” virtual exhibit! The artwork submitted for this exhibit was just awe-inspiring. We are thrilled to showcase the incredible talent of these artists and the stunning beauty of nature they captured through their lenses. Make sure to RSVP to the LIVE Reception and experience the captivating artwork that will transport you straight into the wilderness!

Al Foti – Shortcut
Al Foti – Walking An Old Dog In New Snow
Alyson Betz – A Balance of Power
Alyson Betz – A Pause in the Descent
Brian Mitchell – Phoebe
Debbie Kittner – Flying
Debbie Kittner – Fox Kit at the Beach
Debbie Kittner – Monarch on Salvia
Frank Somma – Egret-in-Flight-2023-L.I.
Frank Somma – Marbled-Godwits-2023-L.I.
Frank Somma – Self-Reflection-2023-L.I.
Frank Somma – Victoria-Crowned-Pigeons-2023-L.I.
Gina Pierson – Howling Rain
Jack Calandra – Me And My Shadow
Jack Calandra – Oystercatchers And Moon
Jack Calandra – Snack Time
Jacques LeBlanc – Standing Alone

Jeffrey Grabert – Giraffe and Oxpecker
Jeffrey Grabert – Leopard Cub
Jeffrey Grabert – Londolozi Leopard
Jeffrey Hughes – American Bald Eagle 26 On The Hunt 2
Jeffrey Hughes – Blue Heron
Jessica Belifore – Tree Spirit
Joseph Gattulli – Russel Falls
Michael Donnelly – Trailside
Michael O’Connor – CuruiousTurtle
Mike McLaughlin – Garden Fawn
Mike McLaughlin – Starling Quartet
Nicole Esposito – Lighthouse Deer
Ronald Santini – After The Storm
Ronald Santini – Lightning On The Mittens
Susan Visconti – Untitled
Steve Scribner – Tierra del Fuego

Missed the LIVE exhibit reception via ZOOM? Click the image below to watch the full presentation.

SELECTED JUROR: RICH LABELLA

Rich LaBella is an award–winning photographer with over 30 years of experience as a nature and wildlife photographer. His work has been featured in galleries, publications, and in exhibits. He has also won numerous awards for his photography, with the Universe of Colour Photography International Photo Contests, Long Island Photo Gallery – New York, New York Juried Exhibits (both in-person and online exhibits), Boat-US Magazine Photo Contest, and with the Islip Arts Council. Plus Rich is a member and was a past-president of the Nature and Wildlife Photographers of Long Island (NWPL)

Rich LaBella’s photography is well known for its vivid and captivating imagery. He is able to capture the beauty of nature and wildlife in a way that is both informative and captivating. Rich is also an advocate of bringing awareness of that often-overlooked beauty in nature and wildlife behavior through his work. He prefers dynamic images to static “portraits” and tries to bring a better appreciation & understanding of our world through showing the interaction of nature, creatures, objects, and places that we might not notice around us.

Overall Rich LaBella’s art photography has made a lasting impact with his nature and wildlife photography and we’re thrilled to have him be a part of Photo Art Pavilion’s virtual exhibit – Into The Wilderness.