Sunday, July 31, 2016

Mason Jar With Flowers

From A Glade In The Shade

Simple and straightforward.

A jar of flowers hangs from a post in deep shade. 

I set the shutter speed fast enough to ensure sharpness while hand-holding the camera. 



a photo of a glass mason jar holding wildflowers
Mason Jar With Flowers


I tried a number of compositions, some in portrait orientation and some landscape. A few clicks later, this one popped out as my favorite. Magic!


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, June 1, 2016

Place D'Armes - Montréal

Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal on Easter Sunday

It was Easter Sunday, but the -6C weather felt like the middle of January. By the time I finished shooting in this square (La Place D'Armes), my hand were numb. 


a photo of la place d'armes in montreal by daniel south
La Place D'Armes, Montréal - Easter Sunday


But what a beautiful basilica! And what a beautiful view from the square! This shot was worth a bit of discomfort.



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

Thursday, April 14, 2016

Liquidity Factor

Abstract By Design

A sneak peek at an upcoming project based on abstract patterns (and a bunch of math and physics that you probably don't want to think about).



an abstract color photograph liquidity factor
Liquidity Factor




Camera:    Nikon D810
Lens:        Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G ED


Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!

Copyright 2016 Daniel R. South
All Rights Reserved


Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Amsterdam After Dark

Blue Hour On A Tranquil Canal

Amsterdam is a delightful city, fun, appealing to the eyes, easy navigate on foot (and probably by boat - I just haven't had the pleasure).


a photo of the canals of amsterdam at night
Amsterdam After Dark



I captured this evening shot during one of my walks. I didn't have a destination or a schedule in mind. I just wandered through the center of the city to see what there was to see. 



Camera:    Nikon D800E

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


Sunday, February 28, 2016

Color Of Night - Blue Fountain

Night At The Museum



a photo of a blue fountain in new york at night by daniel south
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


Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Ancient Stone Mural - Teotihuacán, México

Pieces of the Puzzle

This stylized stone mural hangs at the entrance of the archeological museum at Teotihuacán. 

After you exhaust yourself climbing to the top of the Pyramid of the Sun, stop by for air-conditioned insights into the history and design of this magnificent ancient city.



a photo of an ancient stone mural from the museum at teotihuacan mexico
Ancient Stone Mural - Teotihuacán, México



Camera:    Nikon D810
Lens:        Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G ED

Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!

Copyright 2016 Daniel R. South
All Rights Reserved


Sunday, February 14, 2016

Through the Doorway - Mexico City

Things To Photograph While Your Travel Companion Is Shopping


Our poor, long-suffering travel companions! They don't always understand our compulsion to stop and take photographs. 

In all fairness, waiting for someone to stop - shoot - stop again - shoot something else - can become tedious after a few hundred clicks of the shutter.

But on those occasions when our companions are busy looking for bargains, photographers recognize that we have been granted the ultimate green light - guilt-free shooting time!


a photo of a doorway to a quiet alley way in mexico city
Through the Doorway - Mexico City



My suggestion: make the best of it before they finish at the checkout counter.


Camera:    Nikon D810
Lens:        Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G ED

Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!

Copyright 2016 Daniel R. South
All Rights Reserved


Saturday, February 6, 2016

Trellis On A Beach - Puerto Vallarta

Wedding At Sunset




a photo of a wedding trellis on a beach in mexico
Trellis On A Beach - Puerto Vallarta



Camera:    Nikon D810

Lens:        Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G ED

Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!

Copyright 2016 Daniel R. South
All Rights Reserved