Saturday, December 31, 2022

Heceta Head Lighthouse In Fog

A Beacon Of Hope


We have reached the end of another year. I hope that you made many happy memories and took lots and lots and lots of photograph along the way.

Wishing you joy, success, good health, deep passion, and the fulfillment of your dreams in 2023!



a photo of heceta head lighthouse in fog oregon coast





Camera:    
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Lenses:     GF 45mm f/2.8


Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!

Copyright © 2022 Daniel R. South
www.dansouthphoto.com
All Rights Reserved


Friday, December 30, 2022

Cannon Beach, Oregon

Haystack Rock At Dusk




a photo of haystack rock at cannon beach oregon at sunset dusk



Wonders of the Pacific Northwest


Camera:    
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Lenses:     GF 45mm f/2.8


Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!

Copyright © 2022 Daniel R. South
www.dansouthphoto.com
All Rights Reserved


California Sunset

Path To The Waves


I took this shot from a trail that led down a steep incline toward the water. There aren't many places in the Big Sur area where you can get close to the ocean. A lot of the coastline is on private property, and trespassing is strongly discouraged.

I was delighted to find a trail that went down so far. I hadn't explored this spot before, and I wanted to see what was visible as I got close to the edge. I wasn't looking forward to climbing back up to my car in darkness, but I didn't have to worry about that yet.


a photo of the sunset on the big sur coast in california




I discovered that the view at the edge of the water wasn't particularly spectacular. The vantage point was too low. I climbed back up the hill a little way until I reached this position and took shots in different directions.

This was the most dramatic view, but it was a complicated shot to capture. Setting a tripod up on a steep incline is always a challenge. There was a lot of vegetation, so there wasn't a lot of firm ground where I could place the tripod legs. On top of that, the wind was strong and getting rather chilly. I didn't have a good place to stand, so I had to bend my body in strange ways to compose and focus the shot. My feet got sore from clinging to the sloping path while recording long exposures.

Was it worth it in the end? I'll let you be the judge. It was an experience. Thankfully, the climb back up to the roadway wasn't as bad as I expected.


Camera:    
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Lenses:     GF 120mm f/4


Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!

Copyright © 2022 Daniel R. South
www.dansouthphoto.com
All Rights Reserved


Pigeon Point Lighthouse

Visiting A Friend On The Coast


I have spent a lot of time photographing Pigeon Point Lighthouse over the years. I've learned a lot about photography on my visits to this iconic tower, about light and composition, about weather and focus, about attaining critical focus in a variety of conditions.

Anytime I plan a trip to this section of the California coast, I make sure to stop by and spend a little time with my old friend.


a photograph of the pigeon point lighthouse in california with spring flowers
Pigeon Point Lighthouse With Spring Flowers




a vertical photo of the pigeon point lighthouse tower




a photo of pigeon point lighthouse at sunset in northern california




Camera:    
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Lenses:     GF 45mm f/2.8 (photos 1 and 3)
                GF 80mm f/1.7 (photo 2)


Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!

Copyright © 2022 Daniel R. South
www.dansouthphoto.com
All Rights Reserved