Rio

08.18.10

10 days visiting my hometown... Lots of friends, lots of memories, an amazing time to recharge the batteries. Flying back to Florida now!

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Dancing with the stingrays!

12.29.09

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This place in Grand Cayman is called Stingray City, a tourist attraction with a ton of daily visitors from all the big ships that stop here, but even so it's still a fantastic place to visit. Swimming with these beauties is something very special, they are completely friendly and love to be around people. I'm on the second photo, taken by my son Eduardo, who appears on the first and third one doing his own dance of the stingrays... Amazing experience!

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Think Pink Rocks 2009

10. 4.09

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Stephanie Robin and Akon were the big stars in a memorable night at Mizner Park in Boca Raton. Stephanie leads Think Pink, an organization dedicated to raise awareness about early detection of and genetic testing for breast cancer (providing funding for screening, treatment and research as well). The organization was founded in 2005, and this year brought us the second edition of Think Pink Rocks, with a huge turnaround and many amazing moments. Besides Akon, who made the crowd go crazy with his incredible performance, the stage was shared by Shontelle, Melanie Fiona, Kardinal Offishall, DJ Cassidy, American Yard and DJ Webstar.

I was thrilled to be there to document it all and to see the fantastic support that Stephanie and her friends at Think Pink are getting for their cause. It felt good, Stephanie, hope to be there for next year's too! And keep on fighting, always...

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Julie:

Unbelievable photos!! So glad you were there and caught these fantastic shots! Can't wait to see more...!

(10.04.09 @ 05:51 PM)

Sondra Pestcoe:

Amazing PIctures!!!

(10.04.09 @ 06:52 PM)

Stephanie Robin:

Ricardo,
These are the best pictures I have ever seen! YOU rocked Think Pink Rocks! Your are the most amazing, talented man! Thank you so much for being there last night to capture our memories. Can't wait to see the rest! It was such a pleasure to meet you!
xoxo
Stephanie Robin

(10.04.09 @ 07:27 PM)

Stu and Tammy Kaufman:

Ricardo,

We are so proud to call you our friend. You are such an amazing talent. Thank you so much for dedicating your time to this most worthy cause.

Stu and Tammy

(10.04.09 @ 07:31 PM)

Andrea Strahl:

Wow, what amazing pictures, Ricardo! I saw you snapping away all night and am thoroughly impressed with how well you captured the electricity and magic of the evening. So glad I was there to share such a special evening with my brave, courageous and truly inspirational girl, Steph!

(10.04.09 @ 10:00 PM)

Mariana Cristal:

You have a very nice shot. Congratulations!

(10.06.09 @ 09:35 AM)

Amy Seidman:

What Fabulous pictures!! Thank you so much for being at Think Pink for us!!!
You truly captured some memorable moments ..can't wait to see the rest
Amy Seidman, Think Pink Rocks

(10.09.09 @ 07:56 PM)

Marcus Gruner:

Ricardo and the Lux Images Crew. You are all true artists. Great photos.
marcus
PS Congrats Brazil!!!!!!!!!!!

(10.16.09 @ 10:13 AM)

ricardo:

Thanks to you all for such nice comments. The congrats should go to Stephanie and her team, though, because they made something awesome happen that night! I was thrilled to see so many people showing an incredible support... Glad you all liked the photos!

(10.18.09 @ 06:30 PM)

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US Masters Swimming - 2009 Nationals in Indianapolis

08.10.09

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This past week I attended the US Masters Swimming Long Course Championship in Indianapolis, together with my coach Raphael Lima and Gregg Podalsky. We represented the Midtown Athletic from Weston, and it as an incredible experience! I've been away from swimming for, humm..., some 35 years, and it's been two months since I decided to come back to training, so I was there for the experience and to know what it takes to be competitive again.

After seeing some very nice people on their 80's feeling like little kids at their first competition, I couldn't stop thinking about how great this sport is, and I'm glad to be back at it. Next year's Nationals will be held in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and I have already started training!

Raphael and Gregg did really good and brought some nice medals back home, while I got some experience, a lot of good memories and some photos too. Here are a few of them...

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Leonardo Gendzel:

Dear New Friends from Midtown, meeting Ricardo and Raphael at the USMS LCM Nationals in Indy was one of the highlights of the event. Ricardo thanks so much for all the pix and video. Raphael thanks so much for all the support and tips, it helped a lot. Jen and I were thrilled to have met you guys. I am for sure looking forward to swimming in San Juan, Puerto Rico in 2010. Ricardo, it's HUGE to step back into competitive swimming during the LCM National meeting (Congratulations on your times!). I am sure you will improve for next year. Let's keep in touch. Swim fast!! Leo

(08.11.09 @ 10:51 AM)

Ursula:

Ricardo! These images are stunning. I love the grainy look of them..so great!
You're amazing!

(08.11.09 @ 10:57 AM)

Raphael:

Ricardo,

Congratulations for your results at the 2009 US Nationals. I am still surprised with your 50 meters freestyle. It was my pleasure to have such a nice teammate like you over there! Thanks for the pictures and video...they look amazing!!! See you at the pool.

(08.11.09 @ 10:32 PM)

FABIANA:

Ricardo, these pictures are great!
Congratulations for them and for your results at the meet !!

(08.12.09 @ 02:15 PM)

David Acuna:

awesome! looks like you had fun... love the images!

(08.17.09 @ 12:22 AM)

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Bits of Paris

06.12.09

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These are a few images from my favorite big city in the world. Paris is full of little secrets, and a place where one can never get tired of walking around. This is specially true when you happen to have your camera with you! Always a pleasure to be back there...

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Jessica Soto:

Ricardo,
WE LOVE THE NEW BLOG LOOK! It looks great! But we couldn't have expected any less! You and your team are truely talented, and we can't wait till our photoshoot in July!
Jess & Kev 4.10.10

(06.18.09 @ 11:10 PM)

ricardo:

Glad you like it, Jessica, we do too! :-)) Looking forward to our session as well, it's getting pretty close, right? Hope all is well!

(06.25.09 @ 03:33 PM)

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Daughter, graduated...

04.27.09

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Please allow me for a rare personal post here, but it was a big day for Juliana and for all our family... She graduated Magna Cum Laude at FIU, in Hospitality and Tourism Management, and now begins a new chapter in her life. Four years of hard work - and some partying as well, from what we understand, but it was all worth it. Best of luck, Ju, always... Love from Mom and I!

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JoAnne & Craig Friedman:

Congratulations to your family! You should be very proud.

(06.24.09 @ 03:10 AM)

ricardo Serpa:

JoAnne, Craig, thanks for the kind words! Nicole and I are very proud, and she is very happy, believe me... :-)

(06.24.09 @ 03:10 AM)

Tania:

Ricardo..Congratulations! A graduate and w/honors! What an enormous amount of pride you must be feeling..*Mazel Tov*..Much love..from...Tania, Michael and Bryan

(06.24.09 @ 03:11 AM)

Nani:

Congrats Ju, Nicole e Rica! beijão

(06.24.09 @ 03:12 AM)

Ricardo Serpa:

Tania, nice surprise coming back here and finding such nice words from you! Yes, we have to feel very proud of her... It was a long journey to here, but I already told her that the next one is just beginning, right? Love you all!

(06.24.09 @ 03:12 AM)

Ursula:

Congratulations to your daughter! You have a beautiful family! Juliana will be my first daughter's name, too...after my mom!

(06.24.09 @ 03:13 AM)

alan f:

CONGRATS...FROM CLASS OF 85 FIU HOSP MGMT!!

(06.24.09 @ 03:13 AM)

Cynthia:

Ricardo: Congratualtions to you and your family and thanks for sharing this very personal and special day. Magna Cum Laude...WOW!

(06.24.09 @ 03:14 AM)

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