Shaping The Eye
in Black & White, Camera, canon, man, New York City, New York, Portrait
black and white
Fun Girl
A perfect example of how depth of field can completely make a background become insignificant. The statue is clearly the dominant figure in this photo. Having a fast lens allows this to happen.
Wild Architecture
in Black & White, Camera, canon, Archecture, New York
Taken from while at the Bronx Zoo, this is a very close up of a piece of architecture found near the main area of the Zoo.
From the Photo Blog Archive
Tough Stone
in Black & White, Camera, canon, New York
On one of my excursions to the Bronx Zoo, I found this very visible stone statue of a Rhino.
From the Photo Blog Archive
The Messenger Stare
Pushing On The Bike Path
Cheesy Pops
A "Friend"-ly Paparazzi - Relaxing Where You Can
A "Friend"-ly Paparazzi - Where's Your Friend At?
A "Friend"-ly Paparazzi - How They Walk
Construction Series
A small collection of photos taken with a Canon 1DX and 85mm 1.2L II lens.
These photos were taken while walking to work one morning. Each photo has a story to tell. Hover on each photo to view their stories and titles.
Viewpoints Entry - Leica IIIC
I just posted a new viewpoint about my Leica IIIC camera. I've included some history about my reentry into black and white film photography and a LOT of photos. Especially photos taken while I was using this ----------------------------------->
Cultural Gathering In Contrast
People enjoying the peace at Lincoln Center, New York. My intention of this piece was to utilize the brightness of the illuminated water and the night to establish a high contrast black and white photo. I wanted to capture the feeling which would allow the viewer to feel as if they could be one of the people there or one of the people approaching the fountain.
Pic of The Day: Tiring
Photo taken by Daniel Russo with a Leica M4 and a Voigtlander Nokton Classic 40mm F1.4 lens with ILFORD HP5, 400 speed Black and White film
Pic of the Day: Bubbling Buddha (Film)
in New York, Photography
This photo was taken with a Canon AE-1 with Illford 400 Delta. The Buddha is approximately 3 feet tall. It's located in a super huge monastery, in Kent, NY.
@2012 Daniel Russo - All Rights Reserved - www.danrusso.com
Read Me Or Die
I once heard something which made me think of taking this photo. It was said by a blind man. He said: "I can see better than sighted people. If they can see better than I, why do they trip over things right in front of them."
Spying On Contrast
As many of my little in prompt to photo sessions begin, I am often sitting around with my friends or colleagues, and see photographs in my mind's eye. I wanted to capture my friend who's camera shy in a manner which would help her overcome her shyness. I love high contrast black and white photography. And felt the computer monitors next to her face would cast enough light to deliver a sharp silhouette. I love the hard grain of 3200 speed film; and wanted to shoot with a high ISO to help simulate it.
In the end she liked it, and said I could use it.
One last note of interest. This was the last photo I took with my old Sigma 27-70mm 2.8f EX DG Macro lens.
Suspended From Falling
Another beautifully created piece of the Hoboken Terminal are its chandeliers. They are suspended gracefully, from it's high ceilings. Very ignored, the chandeliers have an extraordinary amount of detail. If you have an opportunity to go to the terminal, take a good look at them.
Tiffanys Ignored
The Hoboken Terminal in New Jersey, keeps a well known secret. It was designed by Tiffany. Yes the light blue box that every woman appreciates, Tiffany's. The terminal is absolutely beautiful. And every day people disregard the splendor and luxury which surrounds them. Why? I would guess it's mostly because the terminal hasn't/wasn't taken as good of car as it should have been taken care of. Finally age has an impact.
If you get the opportunity to go there, look around. You'll clearly see Tiffany's influence. This is the first of 4 photographs which will make their way onto the site. It is a photo of how people ignore a beautiful not-so-famous Tiffany lamp.
Embrace Your Freckle
Some of the people who's photo I take are self conscience for some reason or another. Their hair is a wreck... No makeup... Not dressed to impress... blah blah blah. Some of the best photos I've taken, the subject has not had a hair and makeup session.
After I showed this beautiful woman her photo, she said it looks horrible. I told her she looks beautiful. (Am I the only one who see's beauty in this photo?) She said, "... my freckles." I told her they are beautiful. I don't know what her response was. I turned to look at her photo on the computer display. But my ears heard, a subtle but clear lightening of her voice... ahhh the sound of gentle approval.