Naples, Florida: A Photographic Portrait

by Randall Perry (Photographer), Jean Amodea

Overview

Wherever you live, you may have never heard of a town named after its Mediterranean counterpart— Naples. Residents, highly protective of their slice of heaven, try to maintain hushed tones about how perfect living can be in an earthly paradise. To those who have uncovered her splendor, Naples' reputation is that of a coveted vacation and seasonal destination for celebrities, Silicon Valley company executives, and professionals from every walk of life. Enamored with the temperate climate and irresistible Gulf breezes that blow warm from sun-up to after dark, snow birds, visitors, and locals are perpetually delighted as they move about their day with the aid of perfect weather. The wonder of spotting Naples' estuary wildlife, marine animals, land and seabirds winging through their natural habitats makes Naples a beloved destination for flora and fauna devotees and eco-tourists alike. Sighting one of 350 pairs of bald eagles, or an American alligator, languid sea turtles, Florida panthers to graceful dolphins and wintering manatees make the area a bonanza for eco-tourists. Enjoy this extraordinary photographic journey and be mesmerized by all that Naples was, is and what it will become.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781934907320
Publisher:	Twin Lights Publishers, Incorporated
Publication date:	03/15/2014
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	8.80(w) x 11.20(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Originally from Hackensack, New Jersey, Jean earned a B.A. in English from William Patterson University and an M.A. in Administration & Supervision from Kean University. As a teacher, then principal in schools for handicapped students, Jean's experiences afforded a glimpse into the sensitivities and psychology of the human spirit. After relocating to Naples in 1997, she opened a satellite office of New York entertainment giant, Peter Duchin. Jean performs with her husband Ron, a career musician, and their various bands for corporate and private clients. With a penchant for writing, Jean is an independent writer for the Naples Daily News and its community publications, for NCH Newsletter and the Jewish Federation Star. Currently, she creates print and video memoirs for private clients. Ever-caring for the well-being of children, Jean is a volunteer Guardian ad Litem, serving as the voice of vulnerable children to Collier County courts.

PHOTOGRAPHER: Trained at both the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale and Randolph Technical Institute, Randall is widely known as a leader in his field offering quality, award winning photography for over 27 years. A specialist in architectural photography, Randall's work has appeared internationally, nationally, and regionally in books on design related subjects and in countless consumer and trade publications. He has photographed the United States Culinary Team, in Birmingham and London, England and has captured the grandeur of locales like the resorts of Sequoia and Yosemite National Park as well as private homes, hotels, and commercial projects all along the east coast. Originally from upstate New York, in 1995, Randall opened an office on Cape Cod, Massachusetts to better serve his growing client base in that region. In 1999, he discovered the matchless, natural beauty of Southwest Florida and opened a third office in Bonita Springs.