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Ice Cold Insanity

Filed under: Chesapeake Bay, Annapolis, Photography — David Trozzo @ 6:21 am

January 30, 2010 — With the Chesapeake Bay water temperature at a frigid 35 degrees, the Maryland State Police held their 14th annual Polar Bear Plunge to benefit the Special Olympics Maryland. Thousands braved the accumulating snow to take the plunge and helped to raise over 2 million dollars. Brrrrrrr!
Plungers

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crowd at polar bear plunge

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Lady Plungers

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Releif

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Its Cold

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Beach Ball

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Updates on Wedding Site

Filed under: Photography, Weddings, Portraits — David Trozzo @ 12:02 pm

I have updated a few pages on my wedding site to add some new images and to freshen up some classics. The first image below is Melilte, anxiously awaiting her groom. It can be seen in galley #2 on this page:

http://www.trozzophoto.com/weddingmain.html

Awaiting Her Groom

The following images are from my engagement portrait page. You can see others by following the link on this page:

http://www.trozzophoto.com/weddingmain.html

These engagement portrait sessions are a lot of fun but you don’t necessarily have to be engaged to partake. If there is someone special in your life and you would like to share a photo portrait session please contact me by clicking here.

wedding egagement portrait session

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Engagement portrait photo 2

Engagement portrait photo 3

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Fall Colors- Photographs of Bombay Hook NWR

Filed under: Photography, reflection, Delaware, Nature — David Trozzo @ 3:30 pm

Road Leaving Leaves Photo
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Lasting impressions of the last leaves hanging- Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, Smyrna Delaware.

Yellow Leaves Photograph
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Pond Reflection Photo
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Fall Colorful Leaves
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Pintails Arriving Photo
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Pintails, migrating south arrive with the cooling winds of fall.

Saltmarsh Tidal Reflection Photograph
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Fall Festival

Filed under: Photography — David Trozzo @ 9:39 am

With the crisp chill in the air and the leaves changing colors, you know it can mean only one thing: It’s time for the annual Manhattan Beach Fall Festival!!!

Click here to see more festival photos.

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Hanging Around-

Filed under: Photography, Thailand — David Trozzo @ 7:43 pm

I touched-down at Reagan National Airport 45 hours ago. After three weeks in Thailand, I already miss being there. The last four days were spent on the Island of Koh Samet, just offshore in the Gulf of Thailand. A once upon a time home to pirates, Koh Samet is now a National Park. White sand beaches, coral reefs and crystal clear water abound. With nightlife, restaurants, shopping and water-sports, there is plenty to do, if you want to forgo relaxing. I chose to relax.

The photos are from my last few days in The Land of Smiles. I can’t wait to return!

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Thursday July 9, 2009

Bangkok Photos

Filed under: VR, Photography, Thailand — David Trozzo @ 8:23 am

©David Trozzo- Nightime over the Chao Phraya River

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Wednesday July 8, 2009

Yai-Yai-Yai

Filed under: Photography, Thailand — David Trozzo @ 9:17 pm

© David Trozzo -New Friends
Meeting new friends is the best, but always be prepared. Our trip to Khao Yai started off well. When we stopped for lunch at a dairy farm we were pleasantly surprised by an English speaking monk who took great interest in us. Thus far, the people we have met have been kind-hearted and very genuine. The monk was no exception.

Things were a little different in Khao Yai. Khao Yai (”Big Mountain”), a national park northeast of Bangkok, offers mountain vistas and an opportunity to view the dwindling wild elephant population of Thailand. The people were nice but we did not prepare for the unwelcoming red ants, rodents, blood sucking leeches and wild tigers.
Fortunately, we left the park after being scared off by encounters with the first three before we met any tigers!

©David Trozzo - Our fabulous hosts from Bangkok.

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Sunday July 5, 2009

Hills to the West

Filed under: Photography, Thailand — David Trozzo @ 5:10 pm

Northwest of the low laying flatlands of Bangkok, there is the mountainous region of Kanchanaburi Province. A visit here refreshes one’s soul and creates a lasting relationship with nature. Surrounded by dense jungle, visitors can enjoy waterfalls, hiking trails, elephant rides, caves and villages of the native peoples. In and around the city of Kanchanaburi there is the “Death Railway” which was built by the occupying Japanese forces during WWII using civilian slave labor and war prisoners. It is estimated that there was one death for every railroad tie laid.

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Wednesday July 1, 2009

Learning to Drive

Filed under: Photography, Thailand — David Trozzo @ 7:51 pm

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There is something special about the way people greet you in Thailand. It is more than a wave and a simple hello. It is a heartfelt connection of mutual respect, a sincere and unique joining of persons. It starts with a wai and a “sawaadee’ and always ends with a smile.

I realize now, how important a greeting is. After a two hour drive from Bangkok to the Floating Market at Damnoen Saduak through traffic only Buddha could navigate, I miss the Baltimore Beltway. Most drivers here sit far to the right to leave room for Buddha to drive and have a mini shrine on the dashboard. It seems to work for them, considering how few accidents I have seen.
There is a point at which what is in control, and what is out of control collide. This is the point where you find faith. Thailand is a land of great faith.