Showing posts with label Fine Art. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fine Art. Show all posts

Thursday, March 2, 2023

Mysterious Traveler

True Vision



an abstract photo of a fire police call box in new york city





To be true to your vision, defy description.



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


Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!

Copyright © 2023 Daniel R. South
www.dansouthphoto.com
All Rights Reserved


California Memories

Searching For Lost Gold

In the spring of 2007, I made three trips to the California coast to take photos with a large-format film camera that I had recently purchased. It was an adventurous undertaking. I was still learning how to use the camera which typically took several minutes to set up and focus. This built-in delay required me to think ahead and visualize what the light was about to do. This was particularly tricky at or near sunrise and sunset when lighting conditions change quickly.


a photo of point sur lightstation california in morning light
Point Sur Lightstation In Morning Light - California, 2007




The trip presented a number of challenges, like spending time each day loading and unload film holders, managing and labeling boxes of exposed sheet film, and lugging some heavy bags along narrow, hilly trails.

Along the way, I managed to capture some keepers. I also made a lot of mistakes, often in terms of exposure. The camera was fully manual. I had to meter the scenes with a handheld spot meter, and admittedly this was not a skill that I had practiced enough prior to hitting the road.


a photo of a golden sunset at point reyes california
Sunset With Flowers From Point Reyes - California, 2007




I had a digital camera with me, as well. My plan was to use the digital camera to grab quick shots and research compositions, and to use the film camera to capture the best shots. That worked to a degree, but I had overlooked a couple of important factors.

First, images captured on film have to be scanned into digital form in order to be used the way we use images today, i.e. sharing them on blogs and posting them to online galleries. Quality scanning is a laborious effort if you do it yourself, and it's expensive to have it done by professional services. For that reason, most of my film photos live in a box. I take them out occasionally when I'm feeling nostalgic, but I'm not going to invest in scanning most of them.

Second, the quality of digital cameras even in those days was quite good. Further, software has gotten more powerful. I'm able to resize 10 megapixel images to the point where they look like they came from a 40 megapixel camera. That's plenty of resolution to make large prints and even do creative cropping.


a photo of a point bonita at dusk san francisco bay california




I've been through those digital images recently to see what gems I may have overlooked or forgotten. The quality varies - sometimes, camera shake was an issue. It's windy on the coast - but I'm happy to report that I've been finding some pleasant surprises among them, and I'm looking forward to seeing what other treasures I may discover.



Camera:    
Nikon D200
Lens:        Nikon AF-S 17-55mm f/2.8


Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!

Copyright © 2023 Daniel R. South
www.dansouthphoto.com
All Rights Reserved


Thursday, August 11, 2022

Cleopatra's Needle

Egyptian Obelisk In Central Park



a photo of cleopatra's needle egyptian obelisk in central park new york





Camera:    Fujifilm GFX 100S
Lens:         GF 80mm f/1.7


Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!

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

Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Fast Times At The Guggenheim

Motion Pictures

I enjoy capturing motion with a still camera, rendering moving objects as smears of color, as though they were created by sweeping a paint brush across a canvas.

The effect stands out against a sharp, well-focused background, especially when the background contains a recognizable landmark.


a photo of the guggenheim museum in new york with a speeding car





a photo of the guggenheim museum in new york with a moving taxi





a photo of the guggenheim museum in new york with a speeding car





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


Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!

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

Thursday, April 28, 2022

NYC in Black and White - Part 3

Three Views Of Midtown



a black and white photograph of new york city architecture by daniel south
Vernal Equinox





a black and white photo of people walking on fifth avenue new york city
277 Fifth Avenue





a black and white photo of new york city skyscrapers
Lofty Intentions





Camera:    
Fujifilm GFX 100S
Lenses:     GF 80mm f/1.7
                GF 23mm f/4


Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!

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

Monday, February 28, 2022

NYC in Black and White - Part 2

Drama in Darkness



a black and white photo of a tall building in new york reaching toward a con trail
Reaching - New York (2022)




a black and white photo of the roosevelt island tram cable car in new york city
Cable Car - New York (2022)




a black and white photo of new york skyscrapers with reflections
Contrast - New York City (2022)




a black and white photo of an ornate church in new york city
Ornate Church - New York (2022)




Camera and Lens:
1, 2, 4:    Fujifilm GFX 100S, GF 80mm f/1.7
3:            Sony a7R IV, FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS


Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!

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


Sunday, February 27, 2022

NYC in Black and White - Part 1

Manhattan In Monochrome


a black and white photo of the queensboro bridge in new york city
Queensboro Bridge and Cable Cars - New York (2021)




a black and white photo of the san remo apartment building in new york city
The San Remo - New York (2021)




a black and white photo of modern architecture in new york city
Between The Lines - New York (2022)




a black and white photo of the united nations complex in new york city
United Nations Complex - New York (2022)





Camera:    Fujifilm GFX 100S
Lenses:     GF 120mm f/4
                GF 80mm f/1.7
                GF 23mm f/4


Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!

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


Wednesday, June 30, 2021

The New Penn Station

A New York Classic Restyled For The 21st Century



a photo of daniel patrick moynihan hall at penn station new york
Daniel Patrick Moynihan Hall - Penn Station - New York




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


Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!

Copyright © 2021 Daniel R. South
www.dansouthphoto.com
All Rights Reserved


Monday, November 23, 2020

Autumn Leaves - Central Park (2020)

Enjoying The Change Of Seasons



a photo of autumn leaves in central park new york
Autumn Leaves - Central Park (2020)




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


Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!

Copyright © 2020 Daniel R. South
www.dansouthphoto.com
All Rights Reserved


Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Floral Abstract In Central Park

A Bouquet Of Bokeh


When engineering meets impressionism, or it's good to be shallow? ;-)



an abstract color photography of flowers in central park new york with shallow depth of field






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


Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!

Copyright © 2020 Daniel R. South
www.dansouthphoto.com
All Rights Reserved



Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Residential Tower - New York City (2019)

 Architectural Impressionism



a long exposure photo of a new york building with moving clouds




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


Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!

Copyright © 2020 Daniel R. South
www.dansouthphoto.com
All Rights Reserved


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
All Rights Reserved