Author: larry pannell

I started my career in photography as a professional photojournalist in 1979 at the time working with several newspapers and magazines in Southern California. What I loved most about photojournalism was its diversity and over my career I covered professional sports, concerts and travel. As life would have it mine took yet another turn and in 1988 I developed an interest in holistic medicine. I became a professional massage therapist specializing in sports medicine. In 1991 I decided to go to medical school and obtained a medical degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine and stared my career as a licensed acupuncture physician. After medical school I moved my practice to northern Idaho for a year before settling in the resort area of Sun Valley, Idaho. I’ve always been an outdoor person and hiking and backpacking the Rockies and fishing the pristine river waters and high altitude lakes offered me a wonderful photographic opportunity. In 2010 I left Sun Valley and I once again found myself on a cruise ship, this time working as an “Acupuncturist at Sea”. For the past seven years I have traveled to 85 countries, which has allowed me to photograph much of the world.

French Polynesia… Bora Bora, Moorea, Tahiti

New Video Post on my YT Channel | French Polynesia… Bora Bora, Moorea, Tahiti

Have you ever made “The Crossing”… Cruise ships will stop in French Polynesia going to and from the United States and the South Pacific primarily New Zealand and Australia. Do you want to revisit French Polynesia or are you thinking about your first vacation there…

This weeks video is on French Polynesia focusing on Bora Bora, Moorea and Tahiti. Although you can fly to French Polynesia most people arrive by cruise ship.

Typically they will spend three days at the islands before continuing their voyage. During the video you will hear my thoughts and see my photography giving you a good idea of what you can see when you arrive. If you are thinking of going to French Polynesia and had not made up your mind this might help you decide if you want to visit.

Calm Seas and Smooth Sailing…

Ha Long Bay, Vietnam – The Avatar of Southeast Asia…

New Video Post on my YT Channel… Ha Long Bay, Vietnam – The Avatar of Southeast Asia…

One of my favorite cruise ship destinations Ha Long Bay is magical with 1,600 limestone islands or karsts throughout the bay. It’s beauty is matched by nowhere else.

You can explore the bay by kayak, sailboats or traditional Vietnamese boats and even do overnight voyages on a boat. There are also many hiking trails and caves to explore.

You can also reach Ha Long Bay by flying into Hanoi and taking a 2 hour bus ride.

Enjoy

Hoi An, Vietnam “City of Light” – The Paris of Southeast Asia

NEW VIDEO POST on my YouTube Channel… “Travel Guide and Photography”

Explore the Possibilities of Hoi An, Vietnam in this weeks video. Whether you travel there by cruise ship or fly Hoi An has everything to offer on vacation.

It’s historic ancient city dates to the 15th century and is an UNESCO Heritage Site. It is a Foodie destination with many restaurants featuring wonderful food. It offers a number of art galleries, shops and over 200 custom tailors. It is also a photographers dream destination with the opportunity for very unique images and beautiful scenery.

I have traveled to over 80 countries and often asked where is my favorite place to travel. Vietnam is in my Top 5 with Hoi An being my favorite city in the country and I travel there as often as I can. It was also Anthony Bourdain’s favorite city in Vietnam and his favorite place for the cities famed Banh Mi Sandwich.

Death of a King – In Memoriam of Skybed Scar

NEW VIDEO POST on my YouTube Channel… “Death of a King – In Memoriam of Skybed Scar”…

This video features Kruger National Park in South Africa during a photo safari. It focuses on photographing lions but more than that it documents one of the most profound days of my life when I watched a majestic lion die before my eyes.

I still think about that day from years ago, what I witnessed and how Skybed Scar touched my soul… it changed me and it will change you too… Enjoy

“Angkor Wat | The Grand Circuit – Lost City of Ancient Temples”

NEW POST on my YouTube Channel Travel Guide and Photography… “Angkor Wat The Grand Circuit – Lost City of Ancient Temples”

This week’s video is on the Grand Circuit completing the two part series on Angkor Wat. It is a look at the remaining temples adding to the Small Circuit Temples of last week’s video… Enjoy

Angkor Wat | The Lost City of Ancient Temples – The Small Circuit

NEW VIDEO POST… I just posted a new video to my YouTube Channel Travel Guide and Photography…“Angkor Wat | The Lost City of Ancient Temples – The Small Circuit”….

This video will be an Introduction To Angkor Wat and will focus on the Small Circuit which encompasses six of the main ancient temples in Angkor Wat which includes Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm, Bayon, Baphuon, The Elephant Terrace and the Leper King Terrace…

Enjoy the video, information and photographs…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zf8Fw_5zMNg

“YOSEMITE… Ten Favorite Photography Locations”

NEW VIDEO POST on my YouTube Channel “Travel Guide and Photography “YOSEMITE… Ten Favorite Photography Locations”

I have been going to Yosemite for 55 years and lived and worked there for 3 years. This video focuses on my Favorite Photography Locations in Yosemite National Park, specifically Yosemite Valley. All of the locations are very easy to find and many of them you can simply drive to and others are within easy walking distance.

A professional photojournalist since 1979 specializing in travel, landscape and wildlife photography I have traveled to over 80 countries with my camera and notebook in hand… Enjoy the video, information and photographs…

ALASKA… Where to See Wildlife… tips from a cruise ship insider

NEW VIDEO POST… I just posted a new video to my YouTube Channel “Travel Guide and Photography”…

This is the seventh video in a seven part series on Alaska and the Inside Passage. This video focuses on Where to View and Photograph Wildlife. I have been a professional photojournalist and published since 1979. I have lived and worked on cruise ships for the past 11 years and spent eight of those years in the summer cruising to Alaska… Enjoy the video, information and photographs…

My Favorite Shore Excursions… Tips From A Cruise Ship Insider

NEW VIDEO POST on my YouTube Channel “Travel Guide and Photography”… It is the 6th video in a 7 part series on cruising to Alaska and the Inside Passage… I have been living/working on cruise ships for close to 12 years and for 8 years in the summer I have cruised Alaska… This video focuses on my Favorite Port and Shore Excursions… Enjoy the video, information and photographs…

TRAVEL GUIDE and photography | Inside Passage Glaciers…Tips From A Cruise Ship Insider

NEW POST… Yes it’s Monday and another new post on my YouTube travel channel “Travel Guide and Photography”… Whether you are going or want to go on a cruise to Alaska this information is guaranteed to help you with your travels… Even if you are not planning on cruising to Alaska at the very least you are going to see some really nice photographs of glaciers…


I have been a professional photojournalist and published since 1979. When I started this channel one month ago it was the first time I have ever shot a video let alone edit one… I think I’m starting to getting the hang of it… The format is a little bit different and I’m learning so much every day…
Please take a look, let me know your thoughts and enjoy the wonders and beauty of Alaska…


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuZWoc9dp8k&t=907s