Ronny Salerno 5/21/15 Ronny Salerno 5/21/15

Introducing Christian Glass

Christian Glass, a Northern Kentucky University student pursuing a degree in Journalism, joins the Queen City Discovery team as an intern.

Ronny Salerno 5/20/15 Ronny Salerno 5/20/15

Indianapolis

Photographs made on a recent trip to Indianapolis, IN.

Ronny Salerno 4/29/15 Ronny Salerno 4/29/15

Announcing: "Fading Ads of Cincinnati"

I am incredibly excited to announce that I've signed an agreement with The History Press to photograph and write a book about "Ghost Signs" in the greater Cincinnati area. Defined as "fading advertisements" and "disappearing art," "ghost signs" harken back to a region's economic and cultural past. Combining modern photography with historical research, I hope to create a book that brings to light these artifacts that are hiding in plain sight.

Ronny Salerno 4/21/15 Ronny Salerno 4/21/15

Demolition of a Residence

A few weeks ago on a bike ride, I came across the remains of this house in Fort Thomas, KY.

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Macaron Bar Complements a Revitalized City Identity

Macaron Bar brings something completely new and unique to not just a neighborhood or city, but the Midwest. This is the story of the men behind it, a bold idea and how they're giving back.

Ronny Salerno 3/24/15 Ronny Salerno 3/24/15

From Lexington to Cincinnati

Traveling the 91 miles between Lexington, KY back home to Cincinnati, OH takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes if you take Interstate 75.

Backroads and frequent stops take the better half of a day.

Ronny Salerno 3/4/15 Ronny Salerno 3/4/15

An Update on the "Dayton Executive Hotel"

The Dayton Executive Hotel originally opened in 1962. Initially a 225-room hotel that offered a unique and upscale restaurant, the lodging establishment would delve into an eyesore just off the interstate. We explored it back in 2012, but thanks to my friend Mike, we have this update.

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Last Guests of the Kings Island Resort

The amusement park next door was closed for the year, the resort for good. The final visitor's checked out months ago, but we were about to be the last guests of the Kings Island Resort.

Ronny Salerno 2/19/15 Ronny Salerno 2/19/15

[Kings Waffle] Chapter 7: The Wednesday Night Kids

They'd show up mid-week, near the start of third shift lining up their pickup trucks one by one in the parking lot. They'd sit on the other side of the restaurant - another group of regulars different from the usual group of regulars. One night, the two groups converged - ours and theirs - for a coffee laden discourse about why we all come to Kings Waffle.

Ronny Salerno 2/11/15 Ronny Salerno 2/11/15

For Hire

Since 2009 I've been working in the Greater Cincinnati area as a freelance photographer. If you or your business are looking for photographic, editorial or creative content work, my portfolio can be viewed at ronnysalerno.com. I also recently launched a new Facebook page highlighting my professional services.

Ronny Salerno 2/4/15 Ronny Salerno 2/4/15

Full Take 2014: Every Photograph I Made In A Year

Usually at the end of a year I try (or at least intend) to make a final post on QC/D, something that kind of wraps up the year. Honestly, it's one of the most frustrating things to come up with. In past years there have been mixed results. For 2014, I decided to try something different.

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The Former Hopple St. Overpass Collapsed onto I-75 South. One Dead, One Injured.

Around 11 PM on Monday, January 19, 2015, the former northbound overpass/exit ramp at Hopple Street collapsed onto Interstate 75 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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"This is How You Know You've Arrived Somewhere"

I'm not sure where to begin or if it's even a story worth telling.

Ronny Salerno 12/8/14 Ronny Salerno 12/8/14

"Abandoned Midwest:" 2015 Photo Calendar Now on Sale

On sale starting today, "Abandoned Midwest" is a collection of photographs from some of the most popular QC/D articles to date.

Ronny Salerno 12/3/14 Ronny Salerno 12/3/14

The Souvenirs of Howard Matre

Today marks the 35th anniversary of The Who Concert Tragedy.

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"Everything That Is Has Already Will Be" - Future Science Is Here to Teach You

The last Sunday of every month is a day to expand your mind, learn something new and discover what's been going on with science in the past, present and future.

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The End of Suburban Cincinnati's Alpine Chalets

Originally envisioned as an alpine lodge to complement the nearby amusement park, the Kings Island Inn and Resort attracted the likes of the Partridge Family and The Brady Bunch. In its later years, it changed with the times and fell from its role as part of a "Midwestern Disney World." In the coming days, it's headed for demolition.