Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Hungarian Parliament Building At Dusk

The Majestic Center of Budapest




a photo of the hungarian parliament building at dusk in budapest
Hungarian Parliament Building At Dusk




Wishing everyone a Happy New Year, bountiful blessings, and good fortune in 2020!


Camera:    Sony a7R IV
Lens:        Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS


Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!

Copyright 2019 Daniel R. South
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White Swans At Bojnice Castle - Slovakia

A Scene From A Fairy Tale




a photo of white swans in the moat at bojnice castle slovakia
White Swans At Bojnice Castle - Slovakia





Camera:    Sony a7R IV
Lens:        Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM


Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!

Copyright 2019 Daniel R. South
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Sunday, December 1, 2019

Matthias Church - Budapest

Immaculate View

Budapest is one of the most visually stunning cities in the world. Matthias Church at the Fisherman's Bastion on the Buda side of the Danube River is one of the city's most beautiful features.



a photo of matthias church in budapest
Matthias Church - Budapest



Matthias Church has a very tall tower. Standing across the street, I could not fit it all into my wide-angle lens without a lot of perspective distortion, which looked horrible. I created this image by shooting six images moving the camera from street level upward to the top of the tower, and stitching those images together with software. I hope you like it!


Camera:    Sony a7R IV
Lens:        Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM


Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!

Copyright 2019 Daniel R. South
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Monday, September 30, 2019

Structural Expressionism - Lower Manhattan

A Bold Architectural Statement



a black and white photo of 56 leonard street in manhattan new york
Structural Expressionism - Lower Manhattan (2019)



Camera:    Sony a7R IV
Lens:        Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM


Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!

Copyright 2019 Daniel R. South
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Saturday, August 31, 2019

As A Plane Flies By

When We Roam In Monochome



a black and white photo of a plane flying over a new york building
As A Plane Flies By - New York (2019)




Camera:    Sony a7R II
Lens:        Sony FE 85mm f/1.8


Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!

Copyright 2019 Daniel R. South
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Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Church Street Surplus

American Graffiti


One of the most creative and patriotic storefront gates that I have ever seen.



a photo of a surplus store in the tribeca chinatown area of new york city
Church Street Surplus - New York (2019)




Camera:    Sony a7R III
Lens:        Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS


Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!

Copyright 2019 Daniel R. South
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Sunday, June 30, 2019

Guitarist With A Hendrix Tattoo

A Lasting Tribute



a photo of a young guitarist with a jimi hendrix tattoo
Guitarist With A Hendrix Tattoo - New York (2019)



A young guitarist with a tattoo of Hendrix on his forearm plays a Fender Stratocaster, the model of guitar that Jimi played.


Camera:    Sony a7R III
Lens:        Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM


Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!

Copyright 2019 Daniel R. South
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Friday, May 31, 2019

Two Flowers Emerging From A Dream

Focal Abstraction



a photo of Two Flowers Emerging From A Dream abstract Daniel South Photography
Two Flowers Emerging From A Dream




Camera:    Sony a7R III
Lens:        Sony FE 135mm f/1.8 GM


Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!

Copyright 2019 Daniel R. South
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Tuesday, April 30, 2019

South Street Seaport At Night

The New Pier 17


South Street Seaport sustained extensive damage in the autumn of 2012 when Superstorm Sandy hit New York City. Many buildings had to be repaired. The beloved waterside structure on Pier 17 was damaged so badly that it had to be torn down and replaced.



a photo of the new south street seaport pier 17 at night in new york city
South Street Seaport At Night - The New Pier 17



This is the new Pier 17 structure. It looks rather bland during the day, unfortunately, but they light it up in the evening. It doesn't have the charm of the old Pier 17, one of New York's most recognizable landmarks. But perhaps the new structure will be better able to withstand the storms of the future.



Camera:    Sony a7R III
Lens:        Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS


Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!

Copyright 2019 Daniel R. South
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Sunday, March 31, 2019

Times Square Subway At Night

Navigating America's Most Famous Intersection




a photo of the times square subway station at night new york
Times Square Subway At Night




Camera:    Sony a7R III
Lens:        Sony Sonnar T* FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA


Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!

Copyright 2019 Daniel R. South
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Thursday, February 28, 2019

Green Kitchen Diner - New York

Color Of Night Series




a photo of a new york diner at night by daniel south




I began my study of photography by purchasing some books from the Borders bookstore near my home. Lee Frost's "The Complete Guide To Night And Low Light Photography" was particularly inspiring. I used to sit and read it for hours on end, carefully looking at each photo and reading how it was captured.

Mr. Frost's beautiful work inspired me to experiment with taking pictures in the dark. I have always been fascinated by the color, texture, and drama of city lights at night. I love to capture shots like this.



Camera:    Sony a7R iii
Lens:        Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS


Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!

Copyright 2019 Daniel R. South
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Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Q Station At 72nd Street

New York's Newest Subway Line


The Q is a New York subway line that went into service a little over two years ago. The excavation and construction took many years and billions of dollars, but the stations are beautiful, the trains run smoothly, and the line offers speedy service between the Upper East Side, Midtown, Downtown, and Brooklyn.




a photo of an entrance to the q subway station in new york city at night
Q Station At 72nd Street




The next time you're in town looking for something fun to do, take a ride on the Q!


Camera:    Sony a7R iii
Lens:        Sony Sonnar T* FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA



Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!

Copyright 2019 Daniel R. South
All Rights Reserved