To take your best selfie, first make sure that you look your best!
Camera: Sony A7R II
Lens: Sony Sonnar T* FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA
Light happens. Be ready. Shoot hard.
Copyright © 2017 Daniel R. South
http://www.dansouthphoto.com
All Rights Reserved
Friday, August 4, 2017
Improve Your Selfies
Sidewalk Signage
To take your best selfie, first make sure that you look your best!
Camera: Sony A7R II
Lens: Sony Sonnar T* FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA
Light happens. Be ready. Shoot hard.
Copyright © 2017 Daniel R. South
http://www.dansouthphoto.com
All Rights Reserved
To take your best selfie, first make sure that you look your best!
Camera: Sony A7R II
Lens: Sony Sonnar T* FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA
Light happens. Be ready. Shoot hard.
Copyright © 2017 Daniel R. South
http://www.dansouthphoto.com
All Rights Reserved
Sunday, July 30, 2017
Stumble Inn on a Saturday Night
Colorful Cocktails
I'm fascinated by the way the city looks at night, the warm colors, the neon signs, the deep contrast between light and shadow.
Shots like this require patience. Most of the time, some traffic is passing through the frame. Taxis and other vehicles stand in the way and cause more traffic to bunch up behind them. You can wait through several cycles of the traffic signals without taking a single shot.
People move through the frame constantly, often in bunches that detract from the aesthetic that you're trying to capture. Eventually, the obstructions move along. When the right circumstances come together all at once, you'll be glad that you ventured out into the night and waited.
Camera: Nikon D810
Lens: Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G VR II ED
Light happens. Be ready. Shoot hard.
Copyright © 2017 Daniel R. South
http://www.dansouthphoto.com
All Rights Reserved
I'm fascinated by the way the city looks at night, the warm colors, the neon signs, the deep contrast between light and shadow.
Shots like this require patience. Most of the time, some traffic is passing through the frame. Taxis and other vehicles stand in the way and cause more traffic to bunch up behind them. You can wait through several cycles of the traffic signals without taking a single shot.
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| Stumble Inn on a Saturday Night |
People move through the frame constantly, often in bunches that detract from the aesthetic that you're trying to capture. Eventually, the obstructions move along. When the right circumstances come together all at once, you'll be glad that you ventured out into the night and waited.
Camera: Nikon D810
Lens: Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G VR II ED
Light happens. Be ready. Shoot hard.
Copyright © 2017 Daniel R. South
http://www.dansouthphoto.com
All Rights Reserved
Thursday, July 6, 2017
The New Penn Station
Progress Never Sleeps
A lunchtime trip to B&H informed me that the new Penn Station is open - or at least part of it is. (I have yet to explore the interior.) The new station is under the massive Post Office across Eight Avenue from Madison Square Garden.
I have read that the West Side of Midtown is in the midst of a huge development project. Expect several new buildings to be erected between now and the forecasted completion date of 2025. Each building in the project was designed by a different architect. The diversity of structures should provide a variety of interesting photographic opportunities.
By the way, I bought this lens today, too. I needed a wide-angle lens to photograph the entrance. ;-)
Camera: Sony A7R II
Lens: Sony Sonnar T* FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA
Light happens. Be ready. Shoot hard.
Copyright © 2017 Daniel R. South
http://www.dansouthphoto.com
All Rights Reserved
A lunchtime trip to B&H informed me that the new Penn Station is open - or at least part of it is. (I have yet to explore the interior.) The new station is under the massive Post Office across Eight Avenue from Madison Square Garden.
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| Entrance to the New Penn Station in New York |
I have read that the West Side of Midtown is in the midst of a huge development project. Expect several new buildings to be erected between now and the forecasted completion date of 2025. Each building in the project was designed by a different architect. The diversity of structures should provide a variety of interesting photographic opportunities.
By the way, I bought this lens today, too. I needed a wide-angle lens to photograph the entrance. ;-)
Camera: Sony A7R II
Lens: Sony Sonnar T* FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA
Light happens. Be ready. Shoot hard.
Copyright © 2017 Daniel R. South
http://www.dansouthphoto.com
All Rights Reserved
Sunday, July 2, 2017
Street Portrait - Love Conquers All
A Face In The Crowd
I met this young lady while photographing the Pride parade. I asked her if I could take her picture. She agreed and asked me to "take a really good one."
A few seconds later this is the image that I had in my camera. I think that it turned out quite well.
It's a delightful experience when someone agrees to let you take their photograph. They become a value partner in the creative process.
Images like this mean more to me than photographs of buildings and sunsets. They represent human interaction, a cooperative effort between the photographer and the subject. When that interaction works, it's a heck of a lot of fun.
Camera: Sony A7RII
Lens: Sony FE 85mm f/1.8
Light happens. Be ready. Shoot hard.
Copyright © 2017 Daniel R. South
http://www.dansouthphoto.com
All Rights Reserved
I met this young lady while photographing the Pride parade. I asked her if I could take her picture. She agreed and asked me to "take a really good one."
A few seconds later this is the image that I had in my camera. I think that it turned out quite well.
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| Love Conquers All |
It's a delightful experience when someone agrees to let you take their photograph. They become a value partner in the creative process.
Images like this mean more to me than photographs of buildings and sunsets. They represent human interaction, a cooperative effort between the photographer and the subject. When that interaction works, it's a heck of a lot of fun.
Camera: Sony A7RII
Lens: Sony FE 85mm f/1.8
Light happens. Be ready. Shoot hard.
Copyright © 2017 Daniel R. South
http://www.dansouthphoto.com
All Rights Reserved
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Puerto Rican Day Parade
Un Día Especial en Nueva York
This past Sunday, New York's Puerto Rican Day Parade marched up Fifth Avenue under the bright sun in blazing 90-degree heat. Here is a selection of photos from the parade route.
Camera: Sony A7R II
Lens: Sony FE 85mm f/1.8
Light happens. Be ready. Shoot hard.
Copyright © 2017 Daniel R. South
http://www.dansouthphoto.com
All Rights Reserved
This past Sunday, New York's Puerto Rican Day Parade marched up Fifth Avenue under the bright sun in blazing 90-degree heat. Here is a selection of photos from the parade route.
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| Enthusiasm |
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| Marching Up Fifth Avenue |
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| Big Cat |
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| Waiting Patiently |
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| His Honor New York Mayor Bill de Blasio |
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| Independence Movement |
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| Having Fun |
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| Beating The Heat - Puerto Rican Day Parade - New York, 2017 |
Camera: Sony A7R II
Lens: Sony FE 85mm f/1.8
Light happens. Be ready. Shoot hard.
Copyright © 2017 Daniel R. South
http://www.dansouthphoto.com
All Rights Reserved
Friday, June 2, 2017
Embrace Of The Cellists - Union Square
Right On The Beat
Special moments happen. We miss a lot of them, but sometimes we react quickly enough to grab a half-decent shot of something memorable, meaningful, and heart warming.
Camera: Sony A7R II
Lens: Sony FE 85mm f/1.8
Light happens. Be ready. Shoot hard.
Copyright © 2017 Daniel R. South
http://www.dansouthphoto.com
All Rights Reserved
Special moments happen. We miss a lot of them, but sometimes we react quickly enough to grab a half-decent shot of something memorable, meaningful, and heart warming.
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| Embrace of the Cellists |
Camera: Sony A7R II
Lens: Sony FE 85mm f/1.8
Light happens. Be ready. Shoot hard.
Copyright © 2017 Daniel R. South
http://www.dansouthphoto.com
All Rights Reserved
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
The Fun and Adventure of Discovery - Post One Hundred
I Love The Smell Of Electrons In The Morning
About five years ago, I decided to start a blog for my photography. I thought that it would be fun to share the back story behind the images - inspiration, location information, and other notes.
True to my Gemini personality, I realized that one blog would not be enough - so I started two! Earth Color Magic focuses on the aesthetics of photography, while this blog, Light Happens, is dedicated to the fun and adventure of discovering new things that we can do with our cameras.
Every month, I try to post at least one photo per blog along with some notes that I hope will enhance the viewer's experience. As of today, Light Happens has reached a milestone! We have reached the 100-post mark!
I even shot some special photos to commemorate the occasion, a fun idea that I've had in mind for a while. I was inspired to do something special for Post One Hundred.
I am very proud of these blogs. I feel that they showcase my photography in a fun and informative way, and I count them among my favorite creative works. I look forward to contributing new images each month and am often inspired to try new techniques and locations as the deadline approaches.
I would like to add a special word of thanks to the people who have inspired and encouraged me along the way, and to all who stop by to visit from time to time. Thank yo for supporting my photography and my writing. I look forward to sharing much more with you in the future. Thanks again for being a part of this special creative journey!
Camera: Nikon D810
Lenses: AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8 G
Lighting: 4x Nikon SB-910 speedlights, Profoto B2
Light happens. Be ready. Shoot hard.
Copyright © 2017 Daniel R. South
http://www.dansouthphoto.com
All Rights Reserved
About five years ago, I decided to start a blog for my photography. I thought that it would be fun to share the back story behind the images - inspiration, location information, and other notes.
True to my Gemini personality, I realized that one blog would not be enough - so I started two! Earth Color Magic focuses on the aesthetics of photography, while this blog, Light Happens, is dedicated to the fun and adventure of discovering new things that we can do with our cameras.
Every month, I try to post at least one photo per blog along with some notes that I hope will enhance the viewer's experience. As of today, Light Happens has reached a milestone! We have reached the 100-post mark!
I even shot some special photos to commemorate the occasion, a fun idea that I've had in mind for a while. I was inspired to do something special for Post One Hundred.
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| Self-Portrait with Flash (2017) |
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| I Love The Smell Of Electrons In The Morning |
I am very proud of these blogs. I feel that they showcase my photography in a fun and informative way, and I count them among my favorite creative works. I look forward to contributing new images each month and am often inspired to try new techniques and locations as the deadline approaches.
I would like to add a special word of thanks to the people who have inspired and encouraged me along the way, and to all who stop by to visit from time to time. Thank yo for supporting my photography and my writing. I look forward to sharing much more with you in the future. Thanks again for being a part of this special creative journey!
Camera: Nikon D810
Lenses: AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8 G
Lighting: 4x Nikon SB-910 speedlights, Profoto B2
Light happens. Be ready. Shoot hard.
Copyright © 2017 Daniel R. South
http://www.dansouthphoto.com
All Rights Reserved
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