Destination: Where the F is Ron!

Hope is Within

2012-01-12T09:54:00.003-05:00

Photo: A little girl living in the rubble of Port Au Prince, Haiti/ Feb. 2010In memory of the thousands that lost their lives and to the people of Haiti who made me believe in the power of hope, humanity, and the human spirit.***There was a time many years ago, when I first began doing what I do, when I thought I could fake it--you know, cover a story somewhere and go through the emotions,

Blind Squirrel Finds a Nut

2012-01-11T13:19:00.006-05:00

PHOTO: Gracias Lentera, HondurasIt was a Sunday afternoon in rural Honduras when I snapped this shot. I had just finished my assignment the day before and my girlfriend, Linda had just flown down to meet me there for a quick weekend get-away. Walking down the pebble roads, I had an ice-cream in one hand, holding Linda's hand with the other. The camera was strapped to my shoulder.Instinctively

The Blind Trust Fund

2011-11-21T18:51:00.004-05:00

Photo: Media Team in Port Au Prince, HaitiL-R: Driver, Bodyguard 1, Dan Denardo, Javier Suarez Martin, Ron Sim, Driver, Emily Lynch, Personal Aid, David Blum, Bodyguard 2Today, when I watch reality shows like Survivor or repeat episodes of Fear Factor, I have to chuckle. You think building a hut or sticking your hand in a tub of worms is hard? Try treading through a minefield in rural Cambodia

Why Should We Care?

2011-11-20T19:58:00.004-05:00

Photo: Orphaned boy in Afghanistan, 2008.I have been on fast-forward for most of my life, racing to keep ahead of the demands of an ever-changing career in the media industry. Writing has given me a chance to pause and reflect a little on myself, but mostly on the dilemmas I have faced covering shattering events around the world.I am grateful to the many people I have met who allowed a clumsy

Special Friends

2011-10-26T21:39:00.003-04:00

Photo by Dan DenardoCurrent Location: Santa Rosa, HondurasOriginal Post Written on March 6, 2010.His name is Christian David Flores--and to me, he's my angel.Every now and then my camera takes me to places that take my breath away, digs deep into the depths of my soul and leaves me speechless. There are times when I thought I'd never see anything more beautiful, that the bounty before me is

Scars of the Soul

2011-02-21T21:05:00.004-05:00

Photo by Dan DenardoThis is a look at what goes on in the mind of a photog in the midst of fear.***Like shards of broken glass, the sharp sound of gun fire cuts through the silence of the night, echoes through the air, and into the abyss. I sat there on that ledge in Port Au Prince that night, surrounded by darkness, engulfed in fear unlike any I had ever felt. There's nothing more terrifying

Forever Changed

2011-01-12T20:02:00.010-05:00

Photo Credit: Paul EmanuelPort Au Prince, HaitiOne year ago today, my life changed.On January 12, 2010, the world was caught in rapture as the plight of millions flickered live on television screens around the globe. And sadly, for all the wrong reasons, for a brief moment in time, a little island known as Haiti caught the attention of billions. Within the blink of an eye over 250,000 lives

The World in 365

2010-12-23T16:28:00.004-05:00

Photo: Teenie and Weenie in Shanghai, China With fellow photographer Dan Denardo2010 was a record year for me as I traveled to 19 countries within a 12 month period. Here's a peak at some of the places I've gone to, what I saw and the friendships I've made.To see the full album, please follow the link:The World in 365

The EGGONATOR

2010-12-22T00:51:00.002-05:00

Photo: Breakfast in Huzhou, China

Sole to Soul

2010-12-07T00:26:00.013-05:00

Photo: Shoe on wireWhen I was younger my mom and I would spend hours at the local discount department store--browsing and trying new and amazing products. We were new immigrants to Canada at the time--with very little money to spend, so needless to say, we spent more time trying than buying.One day, she had bought me a pair of shoes--blue with purple stripes and orange text that read "TRAXX" on

Life is Good

2010-11-21T21:28:00.005-05:00

Photo: A little boy enjoying his bowl of noodles--down to the very last dropI was in my home town of Windsor, Ontario this weekend to visit my parents--and like most weekends at home, I like to take the time to visit our local temple. While talking to friends and local elders, I couldn't help but to notice a little boy enjoying his bowl of noodles. In his own little corner, he confined himself

Shades of Thanks

2010-10-24T10:02:00.002-04:00

Photo: City Soleil, Haiti. Post Earthquake--02. 2010There is always, always, always something to be thankful for.

AMSTERRRRDAMNNN!!!!!

2010-09-25T00:48:00.006-04:00

Photo: The streets and canals of Amsterdam at midnight."How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb?50.One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that!" - AnonymousHave a great weekend everyone!

In The Eyes of a Child

2010-09-21T18:49:00.005-04:00

Photo: A boy astonished by the number of pigeons in Sarajevo, Bosnia.There are no seven wonders of the world in the eyes of a child. There are seven million. ~Walt Streightiff

Press of a Button

2010-09-20T18:37:00.012-04:00

Photo: A lone man sits underneath a tree in Port Au Prince, Haiti."I think a photography class should be a requirement in all educational programs because it makes you see the world rather than just look at it." -Ansel AdamsA man once told me that by becoming a photographer, I'd be throwing my life away. He looked into my eyes, put his hands on my shoulders and said it straight to my face--

Train of Moods

2010-08-04T22:52:00.003-04:00

Photo: Prague, Czech Republic, 2010"Life is a train of moods like a string of beads; and as we pass through them they prove to be many colored lenses--which paint the world their own hue--and each shows us only what lies in its own focus."-Ralph Waldo EmersonBlogger Note: I've been busy writing, traveling (domestic only), and working on the Haiti feature that will be launched very soon. Thank

Lost For Words. Blinded By Hope. Determined At Will.

2010-07-19T21:23:00.007-04:00

Photo by Dan DenardoLocation: Port Au Prince, HaitiIt has been two weeks now since my return, and no matter how much I try, every day becomes harder and harder to assimilate back to normal life. I've been relatively quiet lately, hiding from a world of unforgiven truths--twisting and turning in an ever changing light. One thing I've learned from my recent trip to Haiti is that reality hurts--

Without A Camera

2010-07-07T10:28:00.004-04:00

Photo by: Dan Denardo Location: Port Au Prince, Haiti