Fun in the Fountains - Mexico City

Be Cool

Mexico City's Arch of the Revolution (Monumento a la Revolución) was designed to include a thoughtful accessory - an array of illuminated, pulsating, ground-level fountains that encourages heat-weary pedestrians to walk right through. 

Fun in the Fountains - Mexico City

Should you be so inclined - or overheated - you can stroll through these colorful fountains, wait for the water to come on, and become instantly soaked. Oh, and in Mexico, you can have fun like this even in January!



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

Light happens. Be ready. Shoot hard.


Copyright © 2016 Daniel R. South
http://www.dansouthphoto.com
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Main Square - Puebla, Mexico

Shot In The Dark

I made a point to travel light on this recent trip. I didn't even bring a tripod - which for me is like leaving the house without pants. 

Nevertheless, I managed to capture this colorful shot - handheld - well after the light had faded from the evening sky.

Main Square at Night - Puebla, Mexico

Have I mentioned lately how impressed I am with today's camera technology? Wow!

I need to visit some more colorful places! :-)

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

Light happens. Be ready. Shoot hard.


Copyright © 2016 Daniel R. South
http://www.dansouthphoto.com
All Rights Reserved

Pope In A Fiat

A Most Excellent Visit

2015 wouldn't have been complete without a visit by Pope Francis, his most energetic and enthusiastic excellency!

Pope In A Fiat - New York, 2015

Chalk this image up to some insanely good luck. I had no idea that the Pope would be on this street in this moment. I knew that he was in town, but I never imaged that I would see him. 

I was doing my best to avoid places where the Pope would be (no offense, Your Excellency). Too many people!

I was walking along about to cross the street when the police suddenly blocked the intersection with barricades. I asked the police if the President was visiting. They said no, it was the Pope.

Well, OK then! A once in a lifetime photo opportunity has just presented itself! Let's get ready!

I pulled my camera out of the bag, scouted for a geometrically balanced backdrop (nice trees, huh?), dialed in a fast shutter speed, waited for about five minutes and - click, click, click - His Excellency sped right past.

A photo adventure that I'll never forget!


Camera: Nikon D810
Lens:     Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Light happens. Be ready. Shoot hard.


Copyright © 2016 Daniel R. South
http://www.dansouthphoto.com
All Rights Reserved