Long time NPN member Ronnie Gaubert passed away this evening after a long battle with ALS. His immense talent and good humor will be sorely missed. Please keep his family in your thoughts.
I was just thinking of Ronnie and his work only a couple of hours ago. I'm very sorry to hear this. His work was as good as it gets, and around here that is really saying something. I appreciated the skill and vision in his work as well as the honesty of his critiques. I never had the pleasure of meeting Ronnie, so I never knew the man, but I feel for all his friends and family. All of us here will certainly remember him for a very long time, and his work will continue to inspire me.
David, My heart sank when I saw your post. Knowing you were great friends, I was afraid this is what you'd share with us.
What a loss - for his family and friends, for NPN, and for the whole nature photography community.
Heartfelt prayers for his family.
Sandy
This is really sad news. I have learned a lot from Ronnie over the years. The images of little green frogs that you (David) and Ronnie posted years ago helped develop an appreciation for macro photography. Ronnie's critiques were always instructive. Very sad news indeed.
Sad news indeed. His photography is first rate in every way, and I'm glad he shared so much of it with us. I also appreciated his honesty in commenting. This is a loss to all of us.
I am sad to hear this. I always enjoyed Ronnie's photography and appreciated his contributions to NPN. He was a good man. My prayers are with his friends and family.
A superb photographer and generous teacher whose courage in the face of a terrible disease should be an inspiration to us all. My deepest sympathies to his family. Jim E., would it be appropriate to have, at least for a while, an NPN gallery or something?
David: I learned so much from Ronnie and really grew as a macro and flora shooter under his and your guidance. My sincere sympathy to Ronnie's family and to you in the loss of your friend. >=))>
Very sad news indeed. Ronnie was one of the good ones. While I can only imagine spending time with him in the field, it must have been a great experience to know him and to photograph alongside him. I'm very sorry to hear of his passing and the loss of your friend. He will be missed.
Very sorry to hear this sad news - My thoughts & prayers go out to his family and you his close friend..
One of NPN's very best, he will be sorely missed.
David:
I am so sorry to hear this. Ronnie's work was such an inspiration to me and I learned so much by studying his photos. The manner in which he approached his courageous battle with an unrelenting disease was even more inspiring. My thoughts are with you, his family and friends.
Sad news indeed. While I never had the pleasure of meeting Ronnie, I enjoyed viewing his work and the stories provided by him (and you David). Thank you for sharing the news. We'll hold Ronnie, family and friends up in prayer.
Sad news indeed. My thoughts and prayers will be with his family, and with you. I know he was a very dear friend of yours, and that's a tough loss to take. Ronnie will definitely be remembered through his work and deeds.
David, this is really sad news. Ronnie was an inspiration to me as well as many others. I've seen his comments and help on several web sites. He will surely be missed. Please express our condolences to his family. Our prayers are with all of you.
Over and above his photography and generosity here, I enjoyed the scattering of emails we traded. I never got to know him as well as I wished, but his quick wit and wisdom are highlights for me. I'd always intended to look him up if I got near, but now the opportunity is gone. I can only imagine the feelings of loss among those who knew him well. Go in peace Ronnie.
Sad news indeed. He helped me when I first became a member of NPN, he had a great way of critiquing, he could tell you about an issue with an image without being insulting. He was a fantastic person and photographer. I, along with many others will miss him.
We will have a special memorial piece for Ronnie in the May edition (which will be online this weekend). It will serve as a place for all members to leave their comments and memories of their friendship with Ronnie.
Very sorry to hear this. I only saw a few of his images posted by him as I am relatively new to NPN, but the work I saw was special and I loved his critique style. My sincere condolences go out to his family and friends.
Ronnie's images and critiques were important to me as I joined NPN, and learned from him in the Macro Gallery. I still have not seen dragonfly images that have touched me the way that his do. Fortunately, he was generous in sharing his techniques and vast knowledge. I particularly appreciated the fact that he was not just a nature photographer, but also a naturalist, honoring his subjects by learning about them and calling them by their names, instead of just generic terms like "dragonfly" or "frog."
Ronnie and I had some things in common, and occasionally exchanged E-mails. I remember ending one message by saying "We may have our limitations, but we are still alive!" And he certainly proved that he was still able to help others, even when it was so difficult for him to communicate. He accomplished so much, and continued to be an inspiration, even as this cruel disease continued to weaken his body.
Please let us know if it is still possible for us to contribute to his work to combat ALS. And please let his family know how much we appreciate his love of life, his talents and his generosity. Those gifts from Ronnie are still with us. Know that I share your grief at this time, but also know that so much of Ronnie remains in many ways, and cannot be taken from us.
He was active for so short a time after I came to NPN, but his work will always insprie me. As a lover and portrayor of nature, somehow I hope he is surrounded by the birds which he photographed so magnificently.
Well, boo. So sorry to hear. I think Wayne has said it best for me. I enjoyed his participation here on NPN and always enjoyed his images. My condolences to his family, David and all who knew him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you David and with Ronnie's family tonight. Ronnie graciously helped many photographers, myself included. He gave me very valuable tips about lenses and bird photography.
I wasn't sure who was going to be mentioned in this post. Very sad news indeed. My prayers to his family and hoping he is enjoying being photographer in heaven.
Ronnie's talent was huge and I'll miss his photos and his honest critiques. My thoughts are with his family and with you David for I know you've lost a dear friend.
Ronnie will be mised deeply, his work was amazing and inspiring, his critiques honest and helpful, and his attitude about coping with his illness was remarkable.
I'm very sad to hear this, Ronnie's works were an inspiration and he was honest, straightforward and I learned a great deal from his critiques. He will be sorely missed, an irreplaceable treasure. My condolences to the family and friends.
I'm very sorry to hear this. Of all the NPN photographers, he probably had the biggest impact on my photography, both by means of inspirational work and excellent critiques. Very sad news indeed.
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42 repliesKent in SD
What a loss - for his family and friends, for NPN, and for the whole nature photography community.
Heartfelt prayers for his family.
Sandy
--P
Ronnie was not only a very talented photographer, but a HUGE inspiration to many on NPN. I am very sad to hear of his passing.
One of NPN's very best, he will be sorely missed.
I am so sorry to hear this. Ronnie's work was such an inspiration to me and I learned so much by studying his photos. The manner in which he approached his courageous battle with an unrelenting disease was even more inspiring. My thoughts are with you, his family and friends.
Lon
Ronnie's images and critiques were important to me as I joined NPN, and learned from him in the Macro Gallery. I still have not seen dragonfly images that have touched me the way that his do. Fortunately, he was generous in sharing his techniques and vast knowledge. I particularly appreciated the fact that he was not just a nature photographer, but also a naturalist, honoring his subjects by learning about them and calling them by their names, instead of just generic terms like "dragonfly" or "frog."
Ronnie and I had some things in common, and occasionally exchanged E-mails. I remember ending one message by saying "We may have our limitations, but we are still alive!" And he certainly proved that he was still able to help others, even when it was so difficult for him to communicate. He accomplished so much, and continued to be an inspiration, even as this cruel disease continued to weaken his body.
Please let us know if it is still possible for us to contribute to his work to combat ALS. And please let his family know how much we appreciate his love of life, his talents and his generosity. Those gifts from Ronnie are still with us. Know that I share your grief at this time, but also know that so much of Ronnie remains in many ways, and cannot be taken from us.
Please see David Chavin's site here:
http://www.davidchauvinphotography.com/gallery.php?gallery=gaubert
for a way we can help memorialize Ronnie, and for some of his exquisite images.
Sandy
D&L