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Optical Realities in a nonprofit organization founded by photojournalist and human rights activist, Linda Panetta. Optical Realities uses educational outreach, including exhibits and speaking tours, to raise awareness about human rights, the environment, and socio-economic issues in the U.S. and war-torn regions of the world. Our goal is to build bridges to and solidarity with the global community...To learn more Click Here.


Many more links, galleries, educational materials & videos will be posted in the coming months!

Order a 10x15 print for $75 from any of the Haiti Galleries and 100% of the proceeds will be sent to the "What If? Foundation" serving hot meals to earhquake survivors in Port-au-Prince.

"Over the years I've been privileged to meet a number of impressive people; people who have committed their time and energies to making life in the world better for us all. No one fits this description better than Linda Panetta, who aside from being utterly dedicated to the cause of Human Rights, is a gifted photographer, and a totally cool human being to boot. In our travels together in Iraq and Latin America, I've been repeatedly struck by her determination and courage. My experience of those trips has been made richer by her presence and example.” - Bruce Cockburn

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