Earth Color Magic: New York

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Saturday, November 21, 2020

Sunlit Lawn - Central Park

On A Clear Day

New York's Central Park is a busy place. This lawn is typically full of people, hundreds of people who come here to read, sunbathe, toss footballs and Frisbees, or just to enjoy some fresh air while spending time with friends.

On this day, too, the people where there. They were behind me, crammed onto smaller patches of grass. The park was not nearly as peaceful as it seems in the photo.

Nevertheless, and to my great delight, this popular meadow was closed. I'm not sure why; I didn't take time to read the sign. I saw the opportunity to take a very special photo of a park without people, and I got to work on that.

The weather was perfectly clear. The grass was an amazing rich green for late in the season. And that streak of sunlight channeling through the buildings, that was just pure magic.

This is my favorite photo of the year.

a photo of a sunlit meadow in central park new york

Sunlit Meadow - Central Park

Camera: Sony a7R IV

Lens: Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L

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

Saturday, November 14, 2020

Throwback Taxi - New York City (2020)

Dream Car

A classic ride for a groom and a bride!

a photo of an old fashioned taxi in new york

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

Monday, October 26, 2020

Tribute Lights - New York City (2019)

New Perspectives on a Solemn Anniversary

I missed the the 9/11 tribute lights this year. I had heard that they were planning to cancel the them due to the pandemic. I saw on the news that they actually were on, so either they changed their plans at the last-minute, or my information was wrong. Hopefully, things will be a bit more normal by next September. This was only the second time that I have missed the anniversary.

Thankfully, I was able to photograph the lights last year, when I captured some of my favorite images, including this one that I shot from one of the piers on the Hudson River.

a photo of 9/11 tribute lights from the new york side of the river

9/11 Tribute Lights - New York City (2019)

This was one of my first attempts to adapt my Canon 24mm tilt-shift lens to a Sony mirrorless camera body. I sold most of my Canon gear years ago, but I couldn't bring myself to part with this lens, because I loved it so much.

This lens was my favorite for landscapes and architecture during my Canon years. Happily, its optical performance is outstanding, and it adapts well to sensors with resolution that I could not have imagined when I purchased it ten years ago.

When you're lucky enough to discover a classic, hold onto it.

Camera: Sony a7R III

Lens: Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L

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

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!

www.dansouthphoto.com

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!

www.dansouthphoto.com

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!

www.dansouthphoto.com

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!

www.dansouthphoto.com

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!

www.dansouthphoto.com

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!

www.dansouthphoto.com

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!

www.dansouthphoto.com

Monday, December 31, 2018

New Year's Eve 2018

Wishing You A Prosperous New Year!

a photograph of restaurant orsay in new york city at night

Camera: Sony a7R3
Lens: Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS

Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!

www.dansouthphoto.com

Wednesday, December 26, 2018

New York Diner On Christmas Day

Merry Christmas 2018!

a photo of a new york city diner decorated for christmas

3-Star Diner On Christmas Day

Obstructions are everywhere. Sometimes, we can work around them, but in many cases we have to include them in a way that doesn't detract from the subject.

I couldn't move the light poles, so I created a frame by placing them at about the same distance from either side of the photo. I like the not-so-subtle effect of the One Way signs pointing toward the diner, as if to say, "Look this way!"

The garbage cans are small in comparison to the poles, so their impact is minimal. It's New York. No one should be surprised that we have garbage here. It adds authenticity. ;-)

I did clone out an empty beverage cup that was rolling around in the street, and I used layers to erase a worker in the diner whose face was prominent in the original photo (luckily, I made multiple exposures). But the light poles, the garbage cans, the fire hydrant, and the delivery bike are all part of the composition, for better or for worse. There's a lot going on in the city. Sometimes, you have to work with what's in front of you.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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

Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!