World traveler focuses on 'Treasured Lands'
L exington, MA. - “Treasured Lands: The Fifty-Eight U.S. National Parks in Focus” by Quang-Tuan Luong is a photograph exhibit that depicts scenic views of the wondrous National Parks in the United States. Over the past 15 years, Luong traveled to the 58 U.S. National Parks taking more than 7,000 pictures. A trained scientist, Luong was raised in France where he earned a Ph.D. from the University of Paris. Luong found his true passion in photography and traveling the world. His interest in photography and nature led him to travel America in order to capture the majestic views of the 58 National Parks. Luong traveled to several states including: Alaska, American Samoa, Arkansas, Florida, Hawaii, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, New Mexico, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington state, and St. John U.S.V.I. In August, I visited the “Treasured Lands” exhibit where it is on display at the National Heritage Museum in Lexington, Massachusetts. Each picture of a given national park was accompanied by a