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Oct

The Color of Autumn Off the Hornbecks Trail in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreational Area

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Categories: Photography

Camera: @getolympus #getolympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Lens: M.Zuiko ED 12-100mm f4.0 IS PRO
Settings: ISO 200, 12mm, f/9.0, 0.6 sec (Handheld)

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Oct

We’ll Leave the Light on For You I found another mushroom grouping at the base of a different tree on the Hornbecks Trail

By Frank T. Smith Closed

Categories: Photography

Camera: @getolympus #getolympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Lens: M.Zuiko ED 12-100mm f4.0 IS PRO
Settings: ISO 500, 100mm, f/4.0, 1/30 sec
Mode: Focus Bracketed (10 images)

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Oct

Forest Guardians I love the way these mammoth trees appear to be guarding the forest

By Frank T. Smith 1 Comment

Categories: Photography

. This was on my hike on the McCabe Trail in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreational Area.

Camera: @getolympus #getolympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Lens: M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4.0 PRO
Settings: ISO 200, 8mm, f/8.0, 1/4000 sec

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Oct

Forgotten Stairway There appeared to be an entrance to a long forgotten residence off the Hornbecks Trail in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreational Area

By Frank T. Smith 2 Comments

Categories: Photography

. I was able to find some old foundations nearby.

Camera: @getolympus #getolympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Lens: M.Zuiko ED 60mm f2.8 Macro
Settings: ISO 200, 60mm, f/5.6, 1/40 sec

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Oct

Macro Mushroom Monday A purple mushroom??? I have never seen anything like this before

By Frank T. Smith 2 Comments

Categories: Photography

. I felt fortunate to find several of these amazingly colorful plants. These were located on the Hackers Falls Trail.

Camera: @getolympus #getolympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Lens: M.Zuiko ED 60mm f2.8 Macro
Settings: ISO 200, 60mm, f/3.2, 1/30 sec
Mode: Focus Bracketed (10 images)

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Oct

Reaching Up From the Forest Floor My friend spotted this guy as we were heading back from the Toms Creek Trail

By Frank T. Smith Closed

Categories: Photography

. I loved the way sunlight was kissing the very top of the mushroom.

Camera: @getolympus #getolympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Lens: M.Zuiko ED 60mm f2.8 Macro
Settings: ISO 200, 60mm, f/4.0, 1/30 sec
Mode: Focus Bracketed (10 images)

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Oct

Beach Sun Rays A late afternoon walk on the beach resulted in an interesting discovery

By Frank T. Smith Closed

Categories: Photography

. I never saw elongated streaks in the sky like this before. Timing is everything.

Camera: @getolympus #getolympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Lens: M.Zuiko ED 12-100mm f4.0 IS PRO
Settings: ISO 250, 18mm, f/8.0, 1/60 sec

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Oct

Angel Oak As part of my visit to Charleston SC, I wanted to photograph the historic Southern Live Oak tree on Johns Island

By Frank T. Smith Closed

Categories: Photography

. It is considered to be the largest Live Oak Tree east of the Mississippi estimating to be 300 to 400 years old.
The tree is 65 feet high with a circumference of 25.5 feet, shading an area of 17,000 square feet.

Camera: @getolympus #getolympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Lens: M.Zuiko ED 8mm F1.8 Fisheye PRO
Settings: ISO 200, 8mm, f/5.6, 1/400 sec
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Sep

Behind the Curtain Photo Workshop – Easton State Theatre

By Frank T. Smith Closed

Categories: Photography and video
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On October 9th we are doing a photography workshop at the amazing State Theatre Center for the Arts. This is a once a year opportunity to photograph this iconic historic facility. We will have full access to the beautiful theatre. The day will start with a brief presentation and then we will move to the main theater where we will discover many hidden gems. Support the arts and the State Theatre. For more information and to sign up click on the link: https://statetheatre.org/events/photography-workshop-4

Sep

Mushroom Monday My hike up to Bake Oven Knob did not disappoint

By Frank T. Smith Closed

Categories: Photography

. We found many different types of Mushrooms. The light was hitting this group perfectly and it helped to create a beautiful glow. I added a little extra light.

Camera: @getolympus #getolympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Lens: M.Zuiko ED 12-100mm f4.0 IS PRO
Settings: ISO 200, 50mm, f/4.0, 1/40 sec

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Hornbecks Falls Off the Hornbecks Trail in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreational Area October 28, 2021
Cooper at 5 Months We have been training him for several months and I’m happy to report he has officially graduated to Hiker & Photographer Assistant October 27, 2021
The Color of Autumn Off the Hornbecks Trail in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreational Area October 26, 2021
We’ll Leave the Light on For You I found another mushroom grouping at the base of a different tree on the Hornbecks Trail October 25, 2021
Forest Guardians I love the way these mammoth trees appear to be guarding the forest October 24, 2021
Forgotten Stairway There appeared to be an entrance to a long forgotten residence off the Hornbecks Trail in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreational Area October 22, 2021
Macro Mushroom Monday A purple mushroom??? I have never seen anything like this before October 18, 2021
Reaching Up From the Forest Floor My friend spotted this guy as we were heading back from the Toms Creek Trail October 17, 2021
Ghost Plantation II During my visit to Charleston SC, I wanted to photograph the live oak trees with the Spanish moss at some of the iconic entrances to the plantations October 11, 2021
Beach Sun Rays A late afternoon walk on the beach resulted in an interesting discovery October 9, 2021
Angel Oak As part of my visit to Charleston SC, I wanted to photograph the historic Southern Live Oak tree on Johns Island October 5, 2021
Behind the Curtain Photo Workshop – Easton State Theatre September 30, 2021

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