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!

Copyright 2018 Daniel R. South
All Rights Reserved



Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Bike Men - Union Square Park

Thrills On Wheels



a photo of men doing stunts on bikes in union square park new york city
Bike Men - Union Square Park



Camera:    Sony a7R III
Lens:        Sony FE 85mm f/1.8

Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!

Copyright 2018 Daniel R. South
All Rights Reserved


Monday, December 3, 2018

Top Of The Flatiron Building (Black and White)

New York City in Black and White



a black and white photograph of the flatiron building in new york city





Camera:    Sony a7R II
Lens:        Sony FE 85mm f/1.8


Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!

Copyright 2018 Daniel R. South
All Rights Reserved


Wednesday, November 21, 2018

New York City in Black and White - Bench

La Ville en Noir et Blanc




a photo of a bench in new york city in black and white photography daniel south





Camera:    Sony a7R III
Lens:        Sony FE 85mm f/1.8

Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!

Copyright 2018 Daniel R. South
All Rights Reserved


Saturday, November 10, 2018

Twilight Tranquility

Last Light On Florida's Gulf Coast



a photo of a person on a florida beach taking a photo with a mobile phone at twilight
Twilight Tranquility



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


Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!

Copyright 2018 Daniel R. South
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Sunday, October 21, 2018

Florida Fishing Pier In Black and White

Mood And Motion



a photo of a fishing pier on a florida beach in black and white
Florida Fishing Pier in Black and White



The black and white rendering brings out the drama of the clouds and the waves as a storm brews over the Gulf of Mexico.


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

Black and White conversion in Adobe Lightroom

Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!

Copyright 2018 Daniel R. South
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Sunday, September 30, 2018

Post-Sunset Color - Gulf of Mexico

Last Light On Florida's Gulf Coast




a photo of fading colors after sunset from the florida gulf coast
Post-Sunset Color - Gulf of Mexico




Life just wouldn't be as much fun without sunsets!


Camera:    Sony a7R III
Lens:        Sony FE 55mm f/1.8 ZA

Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!

Copyright 2018 Daniel R. South
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Monday, September 17, 2018

Boat Under A Cloud - Gulf Of Mexico

Sailing In Solitude




a photo of a speed boat passing under a white cloud in the gulf of mexico florida
Boat Under A Cloud - Gulf Of Mexico





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


Wishing you great light and meaningful moments!

Copyright 2018 Daniel R. South
All Rights Reserved