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| Red Fender - New York City |
Camera: Sony a7R III
Lens: Sony FE 85mm f/1.8
Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!
Copyright 2018 Daniel R. South
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Showing posts with label New York. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New York. Show all posts
Thursday, May 31, 2018
Red Fender - New York City
Color, Curve, And Reflection
Camera: Sony a7R III
Lens: Sony FE 85mm f/1.8
Camera: Sony a7R III
Lens: Sony FE 85mm f/1.8
Sunday, January 7, 2018
Midtown Clock Tower in Winter Light
Cold Air, Warm Photos
Hello and Happy New Year 2018, everyone! Stay warm and keep shooting! Winter light is amazing!
Camera: Sony a7R III
Lens: Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS
Hello and Happy New Year 2018, everyone! Stay warm and keep shooting! Winter light is amazing!
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| Midtown Clock Tower in Winter Light |
Camera: Sony a7R III
Lens: Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS
Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!
Copyright 2018 Daniel R. South
All Rights Reserved
Saturday, December 30, 2017
Brownstone and Bare Tree - Manhattan
Architectural Detail in Black and White
Camera: Sony a7R II
Lens: Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS
Camera: Sony a7R II
Lens: Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS
Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!
Copyright 2017 Daniel R. South
All Rights Reserved
Friday, August 25, 2017
Three O'Clock High
Architectural Abstract
Moments after the peak of the eclipse, I pulled out my wide-angle zoom and aimed it skyward.
Camera: Sony A7R II
Lens: Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM
Moments after the peak of the eclipse, I pulled out my wide-angle zoom and aimed it skyward.
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| Three O'Clock High |
Camera: Sony A7R II
Lens: Sony FE 16-35mm f/2.8 GM
Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!
Copyright 2017 Daniel R. South
All Rights Reserved
Sunday, August 20, 2017
Distressed Brick and Air Conditioners
Summer In The City
One of the unique experiences of city life in the summertime is having the condensation of air conditioners drip on you as you make your way down the sidewalk. Summer has its challenges, but we all would do well to savor its sweet rewards.
Camera: Sony A7RII
Lens: Sony FE 85mm f/1.8
One of the unique experiences of city life in the summertime is having the condensation of air conditioners drip on you as you make your way down the sidewalk. Summer has its challenges, but we all would do well to savor its sweet rewards.
Camera: Sony A7RII
Lens: Sony FE 85mm f/1.8
Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!
Copyright 2017 Daniel R. South
All Rights Reserved
Sunday, July 30, 2017
51st Street Subway Sign
Miles of Tiles
The walls of New York's underground subway stations are finished with tile. The signs marking the station stops are made of tiles as well and help to give the subway its unique look and character.
The sign pictured below is nearly eight feet wide and clearly visible to the passengers on the arriving cars. Someone put a lot of time and effort into assembling these beautiful creations.
Camera: Sony A7R II
Lens: Sony Sonnar T* FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA
The walls of New York's underground subway stations are finished with tile. The signs marking the station stops are made of tiles as well and help to give the subway its unique look and character.
The sign pictured below is nearly eight feet wide and clearly visible to the passengers on the arriving cars. Someone put a lot of time and effort into assembling these beautiful creations.
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| 51st Street Subway Station - New York |
Camera: Sony A7R II
Lens: Sony Sonnar T* FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA
Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!
Copyright 2017 Daniel R. South
All Rights Reserved
Sunday, May 7, 2017
Bright Red Scooter
In Living Color
Vivid colors are so much fun! Sometimes, the colors are more interesting than the subject.
If this fellow had been riding a gray or black scooter, would the photo be as much fun?
Camera: Nikon D810
Lens: Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G ED
Vivid colors are so much fun! Sometimes, the colors are more interesting than the subject.
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| Bright Red Scooter |
If this fellow had been riding a gray or black scooter, would the photo be as much fun?
Camera: Nikon D810
Lens: Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G ED
Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!
Copyright 2017 Daniel R. South
All Rights Reserved
Sunday, April 16, 2017
The Oculus - New York
An Instant Architectural Classic
Here's another example of the "popular subject" problem. The Oculus has been open for about six month. Tourists and photo enthusiasts flock here in droves, snapping pictures, day in and day out. Is it possible to get a different view than everyone else?
That may be a tall order, but here are some ideas to consider when looking for your own view.
- Eliminate clutter. Shoot over the crowds and isolate details. (I did my best to eliminate people from this shot.)
- If you can't eliminate clutter, embrace it. Show how busy the place is by adding a human element. (Doesn't apply in this example.)
- Focus on shapes, lines, and architectural details. Draw the viewer's eye in to the image.
- You can use symmetry or asymmetry, but make certain that your choice is a conscious decision. (From where I was standing, symmetry wasn't possible, so I created an asymmetrical composition.)
- Time your visit with a special event or season. (Notice the Christmas decorations in the photo.)
Camera: Nikon D810
Lens: Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G ED
Here's another example of the "popular subject" problem. The Oculus has been open for about six month. Tourists and photo enthusiasts flock here in droves, snapping pictures, day in and day out. Is it possible to get a different view than everyone else?
That may be a tall order, but here are some ideas to consider when looking for your own view.
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| The Oculus - New York |
- Eliminate clutter. Shoot over the crowds and isolate details. (I did my best to eliminate people from this shot.)
- If you can't eliminate clutter, embrace it. Show how busy the place is by adding a human element. (Doesn't apply in this example.)
- Focus on shapes, lines, and architectural details. Draw the viewer's eye in to the image.
- You can use symmetry or asymmetry, but make certain that your choice is a conscious decision. (From where I was standing, symmetry wasn't possible, so I created an asymmetrical composition.)
- Time your visit with a special event or season. (Notice the Christmas decorations in the photo.)
Camera: Nikon D810
Lens: Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G ED
Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!
Copyright 2017 Daniel R. South
All Rights Reserved
Sunday, April 2, 2017
Liquor Store Sign - Chelsea
The Challenge of the Obvious
Some subjects just beg to be photographed. It's almost as though they're taunting you to pull out your camera and make something happen.
"Come on, smarty pants - yeah, you! Don't walk away! I saw you looking at me; I know you want to take a picture. What are you waiting for?
"What's the matter, Mr. Fancy Camera Guy? Can't come up with a good composition? Can't figure out how to use the available light? Well, let's get a move on, because the sun's about to go behind a cloud."
Yeah, well, take that, Mr. Smart Alec Sign! I think I just nailed your rusty frame!
Camera: Sony A7R II
Lens: Sony Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA
Some subjects just beg to be photographed. It's almost as though they're taunting you to pull out your camera and make something happen.
"Come on, smarty pants - yeah, you! Don't walk away! I saw you looking at me; I know you want to take a picture. What are you waiting for?
"What's the matter, Mr. Fancy Camera Guy? Can't come up with a good composition? Can't figure out how to use the available light? Well, let's get a move on, because the sun's about to go behind a cloud."
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| Liquor Store Sign - Chelsea |
Yeah, well, take that, Mr. Smart Alec Sign! I think I just nailed your rusty frame!
Camera: Sony A7R II
Lens: Sony Zeiss Sonnar T* FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA
Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!
Copyright 2017 Daniel R. South
All Rights Reserved
Sunday, March 26, 2017
Flatiron Building at Sunset
Casting New Light on a Landmark
I love to photograph well-known landmarks. I like the challenge of looking for a way to bring my personal touch to a place that has been photographed countless times.
Here's a recent shot of the Flatiron Building in New York captured in the warm glow of sunset with one of my favorite lenses.
Camera: Nikon D810
Lens: PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5 ED Tilt/Shift
I love to photograph well-known landmarks. I like the challenge of looking for a way to bring my personal touch to a place that has been photographed countless times.
Here's a recent shot of the Flatiron Building in New York captured in the warm glow of sunset with one of my favorite lenses.
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| Flatiron Building At Sunset |
Camera: Nikon D810
Lens: PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5 ED Tilt/Shift
Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!
Copyright 2017 Daniel R. South
All Rights Reserved
Monday, February 20, 2017
The Church of St Catherine of Siena
In additional to serving local parishioners, The Church of St. Catherine of Siena on the Upper East Side of Manhattan serves the staff and visitors of two neighboring hospitals - The Hospital for Special Surgery and the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
St. Catherine of Siena, a Fourteenth-Century Dominican philosopher and theologian, is one of the two patron saints of Italy (the other being St. Francis of Assisi) and one of six patron saints of Europe.
The church seems modest as one walks past, but it is beautifully kept by the Dominicans. If you are in the neighborhood, please consider stopping by for a few moments of reflection. Visitors are always welcome.
Camera: Nikon D810
Lens: PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5 ED Tilt/Shift
St. Catherine of Siena, a Fourteenth-Century Dominican philosopher and theologian, is one of the two patron saints of Italy (the other being St. Francis of Assisi) and one of six patron saints of Europe.
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| The Church of St. Catherine of Siena - New York |
The church seems modest as one walks past, but it is beautifully kept by the Dominicans. If you are in the neighborhood, please consider stopping by for a few moments of reflection. Visitors are always welcome.
Camera: Nikon D810
Lens: PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5 ED Tilt/Shift
Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!
Copyright 2017 Daniel R. South
All Rights Reserved
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
A Basket Of Flowers
Riding In Style
I spotted this beautifully decorated bicycle on a walk one day and couldn't resist snapping a quick photo.
Camera: Nikon D810
Lens: Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G ED
I spotted this beautifully decorated bicycle on a walk one day and couldn't resist snapping a quick photo.
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| A Basket Of Flowers - New York City |
Camera: Nikon D810
Lens: Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G ED
Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!
Copyright 2017 Daniel R. South
All Rights Reserved
Thursday, October 6, 2016
Door With Graffiti - New York
Making The Best Of A Bad Situation
Graffiti has made a rampant comeback in New York over the past few years. Bare wall space attracts the attention of aggressive taggers. Even pristine brick buildings get tagged; it's almost impossible to remove paint from brick.
Graffiti tagging doesn't cause bodily harm, but it's more than a petty nuisance. Graffiti tags are unsightly, destructive, expensive to repair, and blatantly corrosive to the ideals of society. Communities thrive on a sense of mutual respect and shared purpose. Graffiti signals the erosion of these values.
Leave it to photographers to find the bright side of a bad situation. Urban blight is visually intriguing. Walk through a run down neighborhood, and you may walk away with some interesting photos. Exercise caution, of course. And be aware that copyright infringement could be an issue in some circumstances. (The graffiti could be considered a protected work of the visual arts.) But as long as you're not shooting an ad campaign, graffiti can provide ready-to-shoot backgrounds for your urban images.
You might even consider making the graffiti your subject. The decaying plywood wall in the photo above has been bombarded by layer after layer of paint. The layers blend into a dadaist explosion of color and texture. (The fish is my favorite bit.)
When I walked past this wall, I felt compelled to do something with it. Initially, I envisioned a wider shot to capture more of the wall. But when I returned to the scene with my tripod, I had to work around some trash and the make-shift bed of a homeless person. I wanted to use a tripod, because this spot is under some scaffolding, and there isn't much light available. Eventually, I chose a portrait-oriented composition of only the door section.
Graffiti has made a rampant comeback in New York over the past few years. Bare wall space attracts the attention of aggressive taggers. Even pristine brick buildings get tagged; it's almost impossible to remove paint from brick.
Graffiti tagging doesn't cause bodily harm, but it's more than a petty nuisance. Graffiti tags are unsightly, destructive, expensive to repair, and blatantly corrosive to the ideals of society. Communities thrive on a sense of mutual respect and shared purpose. Graffiti signals the erosion of these values.
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| Door With Graffiti - New York |
Leave it to photographers to find the bright side of a bad situation. Urban blight is visually intriguing. Walk through a run down neighborhood, and you may walk away with some interesting photos. Exercise caution, of course. And be aware that copyright infringement could be an issue in some circumstances. (The graffiti could be considered a protected work of the visual arts.) But as long as you're not shooting an ad campaign, graffiti can provide ready-to-shoot backgrounds for your urban images.
You might even consider making the graffiti your subject. The decaying plywood wall in the photo above has been bombarded by layer after layer of paint. The layers blend into a dadaist explosion of color and texture. (The fish is my favorite bit.)
When I walked past this wall, I felt compelled to do something with it. Initially, I envisioned a wider shot to capture more of the wall. But when I returned to the scene with my tripod, I had to work around some trash and the make-shift bed of a homeless person. I wanted to use a tripod, because this spot is under some scaffolding, and there isn't much light available. Eventually, I chose a portrait-oriented composition of only the door section.
I'm pleased with the image. I think that it turned out well. Photographers know how to make something good in a bad situation. From chaos, composition!
Camera: Nikon D810
Lens: AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Camera: Nikon D810
Lens: AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!
Copyright 2016 Daniel R. South
All Rights Reserved
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
View From Madison Square
Evening's Golden Glow
A unique mix of modern and pre-war architecture photographed in the golden glow of sunset.
Camera: Nikon D810
Lens: Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED
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| View From Madison Square |
A unique mix of modern and pre-war architecture photographed in the golden glow of sunset.
Camera: Nikon D810
Lens: Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED
Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!
Copyright 2016 Daniel R. South
All Rights Reserved
Sunday, February 28, 2016
Color Of Night - Blue Fountain
Night At The Museum
Camera: Nikon D810
Lens: Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
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| Color Of Night - Blue Fountain |
Camera: Nikon D810
Lens: Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!
Copyright 2016 Daniel R. South
All Rights Reserved
Monday, November 23, 2015
The Color of Night
Grand Church
Camera: Nikon D810
Lens: Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED
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| Grand Church - New York City |
Camera: Nikon D810
Lens: Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED
Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!
Copyright 2015 Daniel R. South
All Rights Reserved
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