Saturday, December 29, 2012

Venice - Grand Vistas

Venice, The Incomparable




a photo of la campanile in piazza san marco venice by daniel south
La Campanile, Piazza San Marco



a photo of piazza san marco (saint mark's square) in venice by daniel south
Piazza San Marco (Saint Mark's Square)



a photograph of gondolas in venice italy by daniel south
Gondolas Awaiting Passengers


a photo of san giorgio maggiore in venice by daniel south
The Church and Island of San Giorgio Maggiore


a photo of a bridge over a quiet canal in venice by daniel south
Bridge on a Quiet Canal


a photo of the grand canal in venice italy by daniel south
View along the Grand Canal



a photo of the dome in the church of santa maria della salute in venice by daniel south
Dome, Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute



a photograph of gondolas on the grand canal in venice by daniel south
Gondolas on the Grand Canal


Camera:
        Nikon D800

Lenses:
        Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G
        Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G VR II


Light happens.  Be ready.  Shoot hard.

Copyright © 2012 Daniel R. South
All Rights Reserved

Thursday, December 20, 2012

In The Wake Of The Storm

The Mid Atlantic Coast Recovers

I would like to extend a special holiday wish to all of the residents of New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut who endured the unfathomable fury of Hurricane Sandy.

Whether the impact on your life was minor, moderate, or catastrophic, I want you to know that your sacrifices are appreciated and your struggles are not forgotten.


a large format photo of the barnegat light lighthouse in new jersey
Barnegat Lighthouse, Long Beach Island

May you and your families find joy and comfort this holiday season despite the extraordinary circumstances.

May you find the strength to endure the hardships that you face.

May you find the resources and the resolve to rebuild your communities in the coming months and years.

I look forward to visiting the stunningly beautiful Jersey Shore and the incomparable Mid Atlantic coastline as soon as the region is open again for business.  The sand and the sun, the food and the adventures that I have come to treasure over the decades will be available once again to all thanks to your dedication and determination.

Thank you and best wishes for a safe and blessed holiday season.



Camera:
        Ebony SV45TE View Camera

Lens:
        Nikkor-SW 90mm f/4.5


Light happens.  Be ready.  Shoot hard.

Copyright © 2012 Daniel R. South
All Rights Reserved

Saturday, December 15, 2012

Intimate Venice

Day To Day Life

Venice is one of the great architectural gems of Europe and of all the world.  Colorful, majestic structures uniquely situated in a quiet lagoon on the coast of the Adriatic Sea, canals, bridges, marinas - these are all iconic symbols of the city.

But Venice is also a city of people. Residents. Tourists. Employees and business owners. As they make their way through grand squares and tiny streets they face and overcome obstacles just as we all do in day to day life.


a photo of flooding in venice
Ready For High Water



On the day that I arrived in Venice, many of the streets were flooded.  Everyone was walking around in boots.  Well, everyone except for those of us unfortunate enough to arrive when the boots were sold out.  We stuck to the high ground until the tide receded.



a photo of rising flood water in venice italy
Rising Water, Venice


Of course some residents didn't have to worry about getting their feet wet. They had other means of transportation.



a photo of a venice gondolier relaxing
Relaxing Gondolier



Once on higher ground, one can catch up with the neighbors.



a caffe on a quiet canal in venice
Caffe on a Quiet Canal, Venice



Share a leisurely lunch with friends.


a photo of people having lunch on a sunny piazza in venice
Lunch on a Sunny Piazza - Venice


Spend some quality time with the children.


a photo of a mother and child playing in a sunny square in venice italy
Fun With Mom - Venice



And enjoy life until the tide rolls back in.



a photo of venice at high tide
Venice At High Tide




Camera:
        Nikon D800

Lenses:
        Nikon 24-70 f/2.8G



Light happens.  Be ready.  Shoot hard.

Copyright © 2012 Daniel R. South
All Rights Reserved