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Archive Page 34

Mar

Near and Far Exhibit – A Photographic Journey from the Lehigh Valley to India

Categories: Photography
Tags: Allentown, Easton, Exhibit, Flora, Gallary, historic State Theatre, Landscape, Olympus, OM-D E-M1, OM-D EM-5, PEN, Photo, Photograph, Photography, State Theatre

I concluded an exhibit at the historic State Theatre in Easton, PA at the beginning of the year. I was fortunate to display in both galleries. Several people who were not able to attend have asked me to share some of the images from the exhibit. The first grouping is a sampling of the images from the “Near” portion of the exhibit in the one gallery. This exhibit consisted of 20 images I have taken over the course of 6 years from my Saturday morning walks in the Lehigh Parkway with my canine companion, Bo. All of the images displayed were taken within an approximate two mile radius. One of the points I wanted to make was that you do not need to travel far to photograph and that there can be extreme diversity within a small area. The following is a small sampling of some of the images displayed. Within the next day or two I will share the “Far” images.

Mar

Simon Mulligan: Love Songs

By Frank T. Smith Closed

Categories: Photography
Tags: Allentown, Allentown Symphony Hall, David Willard, Jazz, jazz cabaret, Miller Symphony Hall, Olympus, OM-D E-M1, OM-D EM-5, Photo, Photograph, Photography, Simon Mulligan, Steven Liu, Symphony Hall, Valentine, Winter

A couple of weeks ago, Valentine’s Day to be exact, I photographed Simon Mulligan and company at the Jazz Cabaret upstairs at the Miller Symphony Hall. The company part consisted of Steven Liu, the Director El Sistema Youth Music Education Program and my very good friend, David Willard on drums. The trio created an evening of absolutely amazing music. You could hear and feel the passion of classically trained pianist, Simon Mulligan. I am already looking forward to his next performance.

Feb

Burnside Plantation

By Frank T. Smith Closed

Categories: Photography
Tags: Bethlehem, Burnside, Historic, Landscape, Moravians, National Register, National Register of Historic Places, Olympus, OM-D E-M1, Photo, Photograph, Photography, Plantation, Snow, Vintage, Winter

Bethlehem, PA has a little gem known as the Burnside Plantation. It is a 6.5 acre plantation listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Originally purchased by James Burnside in 1748. He than sold 200 acres to a group of Moravians in 1751. In 1986 Lehigh County bought the plantation. Most people visit and photograph it in the warmer months. It was a treat to see it covered in snow.

Feb

Snow – Say it ain’t so

By Frank T. Smith 4 Comments

Categories: Photography
Tags: Allentown, Landscape, Lehigh Parkway, Olympus, Photo, Photograph, Photography, Snow, Winter

Yes I ventured out into the peak of Saturday’s snow storm. The area I covered took about two and a half times as long as it would under normal conditions. There were areas I went through that were thigh high. That aside, it was absolutely beautiful and very serene.

Feb

Vegas (And NO Snow)

By Frank T. Smith 5 Comments

Categories: Photography
Tags: Las Vegas, Olympus, OM-D E-M1, Photo, Photograph, Photography, Vegas, Winter

Last week I was in Las Vegas for an annual conference/convention. I must admit it was nice not seeing any snow for a couple days. I was able to get out for a brief bit and capture some of the Vegas scenes.

Feb

Winter’s Hold

By Frank T. Smith Closed

Categories: Photography
Tags: Allentown, Landscape, Lehigh Parkway, Olympus, OM-D E-M1, Photo, Photograph, Photography, Snow, Winter

It was another cold one yesterday. But at least we were able to see some blue sky.

Jan

Expansions: The Dave Liebman Group

By Frank T. Smith 2 Comments

Categories: Photography
Tags: Allentown, Allentown Symphony Hall, Dave Liebman, Expansions, Jazz, jazz cabaret, Olympus, OM-D E-M1, OM-D EM-5, Photo, Photograph, Photography, Symphony Hall, The Dave Liebman Group, Winter

A few weeks back I was again privileged to be the photographer for the Jazz Cabaret at Miller Symphony. The group we enjoyed was led by Dave Liebman and was called Expansions – The Dave Liebman Group. Liebman is a renowned jazz musician and has played with many of the masters including Miles Davis, Elvin Jones, Chick Corea and others and having been recorded in over 300 pieces. Liebman has also authored books and instructional DVDs which are acknowledged as classics in the jazz field. Liebman has begun to introduce new younger generation musicians to his band, hence the name “The Expansions”. These newcomers are being inspired and taught by Liebman. The music we enjoyed ranged from classical, free and traditional jazz.

Jan

“Chillin”

By Frank T. Smith 4 Comments

Categories: Photography
Tags: Allentown, Landscape, Lehigh Parkway, Olympus, OM-D E-M1, Photo, Photograph, Photography, Snow, Winter

A cold one today. But, having fun with camera in hand.

Jan

Treichlers Bridge

By Frank T. Smith Closed

Categories: Photography
Tags: Bridge, Olympus, OM-D E-M1, Photo, Photograph, Photography, Treichlers, Winter

Yesterday we were promised some winter sunshine, which never really materialized. So the the dilemma – what to shoot with all of the overcast sky. Trying to find some building ruins in Treichlers, PA, we stumbled across the base of the Treichlers bridge. The geometry was fun and the sun peaked out for a few minutes. The views are from both sides of the river.

Jan

Arctic Chill

By Frank T. Smith 2 Comments

Categories: Photography
Tags: Allentown, Landscape, Lehigh Parkway, Olympus, OM-D E-M1, Photo, Photograph, Photography, Winter

I debated with myself on Saturday morning. Do I leave the comfy confines of my warm home or do I brave the elements. I opted to brave the elements and those elements included a zero degree fahrenheit temperature. Lucky for me there was a not a cloud in the sky and there was a fresh blanket of snow on the ground. Would I do it again – You Betcha!