"Landscape photography has the capacity to capture powerful visual expressions within the confluences of moment and place. The process of transferring light and form via a large format camera into an image on film is unto itself a unique and satisfying process. It is however the end result, the image, which actually creates the most profound statement and evokes emotional, actionable responses from those who view that outcome.

What is translated on film is one, almost immeasurable nano-moment of the earth’s life. As the earth is constantly changing, this captured moment in time will never repeat itself exactly the same way again.

Being cognizant of this heightens the sense of accomplishment, gratitude and a responsibility to protect our pristine and varied landscape.

In essence, creating an image on film is about managing the outcome of each experience within that fleeting moment of time. In turn, the image of that captured moment is shared with the intention of prompting emotional responses and contemplation. If that response manifests itself in the form of a heightened awareness of the viewer’s connectivity with the natural world, then that image has served a useful purpose. It is when that response prompts the viewer to a lifestyle sensibility for preserving our natural heritage that the most powerful outcome has been achieved by the landscape photographer and their work."

- Ron Leonetti

Biography

Ron's images are represented thru many commercial channels. His work can be frequently found in various publications of The Nature Conservancy as well as text books, calendars, periodicals, posters and corporate marketing materials. His critically acclaimed photography is widely exhibited and extensively represented in many private and corporate art collections worldwide. Ron's work was displayed as part of a 2 ½ year touring exhibit that was co-sponsored by the Indiana Chapter of The Nature Conservancy and the Indianapolis Museum of Art called Preserving Place-Reflections of Indiana. Several of his images have been selected for permanent display in the Indiana Governor's Mansion. Ron is co-author of Unexpected Indiana: A Portfolio of Natural Landscapes and co-photographed The Nature Conservancy's Guide to Indiana Preserves. Ron has recently completed work on two exciting projects on his home state of Michigan. Both of these coffee table books are slated for release later this year. Sharing his provacative imagery of wild and pristine places with the public to further the cause for preservation has, and always will be, a driving force in his work.