PROFILE

My interest in plants goes as far back as I can remember to my Mother's flower garden. This continued as I majored in Botany at Hunter College in New York City and Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. My career as Professor of Botany at Binghamton University in Binghamton, NY provided the perfect stage for imparting my love of plants to generations of young students.
Along the way the camera was ever present, documenting family, pets, plants, European locales or anything that could illustrate a botanical principle. This developed into a desire to share an artistic vision with others. I hope you enjoy my images.


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RESUME

Patricia Bonamo has published many articles in technical botanical journals that required precise photographic documentation. Her photographic skills and attention to detail were honed in this arena. In her botany courses many of her 35mm slides illustrated botanical principles and included forays into the beauty of plants. It is the reflection of this beauty that monopolizes her current interest.

Major recognition:

Southern Tier Orchid Society, Vestal, NY 2006 & 2007 Best of Show.

Joyce Smith Environmental Photography Show 2006 First, 2007 Honorable Mention.

Miami International Orchid Show, Miami , Fl. 2006 Second - Portrait Category; 2007 Third - In Situ Category and First and Best of Show - Portrait Category.

Professional Photographers' Society of New York State, Inc.- Non-professional category 2006 & 2007 Third - A Class, & 8 Blue and 12 Red Ribbons.

Best of Photography Annual 2006 Finalist, 2007 Honorable Mention.

American Juried Art Salon 2006 & 2007 - Accepted to Online Galleries, 2007 - Master Class.