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Ron Foster 9/30/20 Ron Foster 9/30/20

Capture the Movement Photo Exhibition

Come out to the outdoor photography exhibition at the Restoration Plaza in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. I am humbled to have my image featured along with other black photographer’s images dedicated to "capturing the movement" of equality and justice. Join the celebration, I would love to meet all of you who have been such a big supporter of my work. This Sunday, October 4th, 12 - 5 pm.
Thank you

An outdoor photo exhibit celebrating the work of black photographers

Ron Foster 11/19/19 Ron Foster 11/19/19

Elephants of South Africa

It's hard to imagine a world without these magnificent land mammals, but it's a very good possibility of happening if we do not aggressively address more ways to protect them.

This series is simply for bringing awareness of the beauty of the elephants of South Africa.

"Elephant family groups are very close. While they can’t exactly hug each other, elephants do wrap their trunks around younger relatives to reassure them and to greet each other they twine their trunks together." -United for Wildlife

This Week's Image Series:

The Elephants of South Africa

Photographed by Ron Foster

It's hard to imagine a world without these magnificent land mammals, but it's a very good possibility of happening if we do not aggressively address more ways to protect them.

This series is simply for bringing awareness of the beauty of the elephants of South Africa.

“We admire elephants in part because they demonstrate what we consider the finest human traits: empathy, self-awareness, and social intelligence. But the way we treat them puts on display the very worst of human behavior.”

— Graydon Carter

Here is a summary video of my images featured during last week’s image series:

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Ron Foster 1/25/18 Ron Foster 1/25/18

African Girl Look Its the Future

African Girl Look Its Your Future

While Photographing the governor's room at the slave castle located in Cape Coast, Ghana, a young girl excitedly runs to the window. Her small frame body standing in front of the large old rustic window grabbed my attention. The light rays so bright shining in from the outdoors was such a brilliant sight. It casted upon her in such a special way. The moment had to be captured. I thought to myself, she looks like she is starring into her future. I then snapped the photograph. Of all the photos I have taken, this one still holds a special place with me.

I want to dedicate this photograph to the many young girls and women around the world who aspire to do great things in service and in deed for humanity sake. The white space outside this window is like a blank canvas for you to create the dreams you desire.

The future is yours. Be bold and be strong. Never stop dreaming or pursuing the dream within your heart.

I am excited to share this addition to my #etsy shop: "African Girl Look Its the Future" #art #photography #white #red #african #girl #moments #innocence #thepure http://etsy.me/2E9x0zo

Ron Foster 1/23/18 Ron Foster 1/23/18

The Gentle Giant

I never get tired of photographing these marvelous creatures. The elephants are the gentle giants of our world. They move with such grace and strength. Yet, they are so playful and child like. I remember just staring and watching with anticipation for the elephants next move. They truly rule their surroundings. It was a pure blissful moment when I captured this beautiful black and white photograph. The contrast of the dark gray textured skin of the elephant and the white background make a good composition.

I am so excited to share this latest addition to my #etsy shop: "The Gentle Giant" #art #photography #black #white #elephants #blackandwhite #photographery #wildlife #wildlifephotography http://etsy.me/2DAtyB5

The Gentle Giant

It was a pure blissful moment when I captured this beautiful black and white photograph. The contrast of the dark gray textured skin of the elephant and the white background make a good composition.

Ron Foster 1/22/18 Ron Foster 1/22/18

Leopard Waiting Standing Strong

Looking for his mate, the leopard stands erect listening for the sounds of her approach. The sun is beginning to set. He stands in the shaded area of the brush. The light shines upon him through the trees. It's a glorious sighting and a moment worthy of photographing. Looking majestic as the sun shines upon him. What a beautiful captured moment. I am excited to share this latest addition to my #etsy shop: "Leopard Waiting Standing Strong" #2 #art #photography #black #brown #leopards #wildcats #cats #bigcats #standingstrong http://etsy.me/2DyT2P5

Leopard Waiting Standing Strong

Ron Foster 1/17/18 Ron Foster 1/17/18

Wildebeest Grazing

A hot morning in the bush, we drive across the grasslands. On a hill not so far away a herd of wildebeest gathered to graze with their young. The scene was beautiful and peaceful. I am excited to share another addition to my #etsy shop: Wildebeest Grazing, perfect for a den or study. #art #photography #brown #green #animals #wildebeest #grazing #greenery #bush http://etsy.me/2Dee41a

Wildebeest Grazing

Ron Foster 1/15/18 Ron Foster 1/15/18

Angola Strike

Standing on the edge of the Okavango River in Botswana and Angola on the other side, I witnessed a storm approaching. Sun shining and dark clouds arriving, what a dramatic scene. Then the lightning began to strike. I am excited to share the latest addition to my #etsy shop: Angola Strike #art #photography #green #blue #thunderstorm #stormclouds #lightningstrike #lightning #angola http://etsy.me/2D628P3

Ron Foster 12/28/17 Ron Foster 12/28/17

A Year Already...

"Single Tree on a Dry Lake Bed"  Photographed by Ron Foster         Sossusvlei, Namibia, Africa — "Single Tree on a Dry Lake Bed" Photographed by Ron Foster Sossusvlei, Namibia, Africa

A year ago this month, I handed in my resignation to my employer, got on a plane and pursued my dream. I landed in Johannesburg, South Africa to begin the adventure of a lifetime. My goal was to photograph the people, places, and wildlife of the southern region of Africa as well as the architecture of the Middle East. The experiences I had were priceless and the engagements I had with the diverse people in this region were immeasurable. Most of all, I had the chance to look deep within myself and discover a depth of faith I did not know I had. My mission was accomplished, and I am blessed for doing so.

“I am writing with the hopes of encouraging someone to believe”

I am not much of a writer and neither am I one to share my personal life in the public arena, but sometimes you have to just "get over yourself". I am writing with the hopes of encouraging someone to believe. There is an explainable power that comes with living a life of "faith over fear". Don't get me wrong, I am not saying it's an easy life. Quite the contrary as life is full of ups and downs but at the end of the day, it's a life of resting in the knowledge that every care will work itself out.

"The Resting Place"  Photographed by Ron Foster                      Cape Town, South Africa, Africa — "The Resting Place" Photographed by Ron Foster Cape Town, South Africa, Africa

The first leg of the trip began with traveling by plane to South Africa and then to Namibia. My trip for the most part, was to be spent driving through Namibia, then Botswana and Zimbabwe. Along the way, I stopped in many towns and villages. I observed the daily routines and many traditions practiced by the locals. I witnessed the diversity of the changing terrains, from the arid deserts in Namibia to the tropical weather in Zimbabwe. I also crossed paths with the wildlife along the roadways. There were no deer "x-ing" signs here, but I did see the occasional elephant "x-ing" sign. My first sighting of these signs reminded me that I was in the heart of the southern region of Africa. Not too soon after there they were, a parade of elephants on the move crossing the roadway in Botswana. My dream had become my reality!

"Over the Rainbow"  Photographed by Ron Foster                      Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, Africa — "Over the Rainbow" Photographed by Ron Foster Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, Africa

In Namibia I witnessed some of the oldest and most unique landscapes on the planet. I climbed and photographed one of the largest dunes in the world appropriately named "Big Daddy". I visited an automobile graveyard in Sossusvlei in the middle of the desert. I traveled along the shores of Sandwich Bay, where the bright tall sand dunes fell into the Atlantic Ocean.

In Zimbabwe I hiked, photographed and took in the beauty of the great Victoria Falls and then crossed over into the Zambian territory to converse with the local people. I enjoyed photographing them as they carried on doing their daily routines.

After returning back to Namibia, I flew to Doha and Dubai, two beautiful cities in the Middle East. There I discovered the most amazing architecture, skyscrapers soaring into the skies; some were the largest in the world.

“We are all global citizens living in a world with so much to share!”

"Looking Forward at the Cross-way"  Photographed by Ron Foster              Okavango Delta, Botswana, Africa — "Looking Forward at the Cross-way" Photographed by Ron Foster Okavango Delta, Botswana, Africa

I have now been home almost nine months now, after traveling eight countries and taking thousands of photographs. I finally have the opportunity to share the stories from these and my other photographic journeys. This blog is a response to many of my Instagram and Facebook followers who have requested the stories behind the photos. I am humble that anyone would care, and will attempt to do this blog justice by doing so.

"Desert Soaring Towers"  Photographed by Ron Foster                          Doha, Qatar — "Desert Soaring Towers" Photographed by Ron Foster Doha, Qatar

Welcome and thank you for visiting my website and may it give you inspiration to follow your dreams. We are all global citizens living in a world with so much to share!