A few weeks ago, the group Zen for Primates performed to a sold out audience at the Jazz Cabaret at Miller Symphony Hall in Allentown. The music was fun, eclectic and very entertaining. I’m already looking forward to their next event. For upcoming Jazz Cabaret series and ticket, Click Here.
A couple of weeks ago I was greeted with a surprise when I went to get the mail. My December issue of Outdoor Photographer was in the stack. As usual, I thumbed through the magazine and noticed a couple of images that looked familiar. They were mine. It was an article about me and my photography. Take a look. Also, here is a direct link to the article (click here).
I shot these images a little over a week ago & visited the same location yesterday. What a difference a week makes. There were absolutely no leaves left. Mother nature can be quick and abrupt.
A couple of weeks ago during InVision Photo Festival, I was invited to photograph with a group from Olympus in Jim Thorpe. They made arrangements for us to travel on the Lehigh George Scenic Railway and afterwards, we walked through the beautiful town. We had an amazing time and it was great to meet all of the Olympus photographers who traveled here for the event. We were catching the tail end of the fall foliage and were not disappointed.
About two weeks prior to the trip I received my new Olympus OM-D E-M1 and the day before the trip I received the brand new Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO lens. This was the first time I had the two paired together and what a sweet combination it was.
A couple of weeks ago, I had the wonderful opportunity to hear and photograph a performer I had never seen perform before. Her name is Lynnie Godfrey and what a joy it was. Her voice took total command of the sold out crowd at the Jazz Cabaret at Miller Symphony Hall. If this woman doesn’t move you, you’re probably not breathing. When the opportunity presents itself again, this an absolute must see. For upcoming Jazz Cabaret Series and tickets Click Here.
Every year I look forward to this event. To see and learn about all new things occurring in the photographic world. This year was no exception. It was great to catch up with all the folks from my favorite booth, Olympus. I also enjoy the opportunity to shoot all the colors and diversity of New York.
This is a follow up to yesterday’s blog post. The following images are only from the Administrative building (which is more difficult to access).
In keeping with the Halloween theme for this time of the year, I thought now would be a good time to post this. During the summer, I had the opportunity to visit Pennhurst State School & Hospital, originally known as the Eastern Pennsylvania State Institution for the Feeble-Minded and Epileptic positioned on the border between Chester County and Montgomery County in Pennsylvania. In 1903, the Pennsylvania Legislature authorized the creation of the institution and a commission was organized to take into consideration the number and status of the feeble-minded and epileptic persons in the state and determine a placement for construction to care for these residents. From 1903 to 1908 the first buildings were constructed. On November 23, 1908, “Patient number 1” was admitted to the hospital. Within four years of operation, Pennhurst was already overcrowded. I can only imagine what it must have been like to arrive at this place. I was able to gain access through the efforts of Denise Ippolito, a very talented photographer. Here is a link to her website.
This blog will consist of two posts. The first one is of the general campus and the next one will be the Administrative building.
Last month I attended the annual Saucon Valley Barn tour. This is the same organization I did the workshop with in spring. We had fabulous weather and a wonderful time. It is amazing to see some of the eclectic furnishings in some of the converted barns. The one home had huge sampling of Chinese art work (I wasn’t expecting to see that in a converted barn). The same home had a glass piece imbedded into the floor. It caught my eye and I included two images of the piece. When you look at the two images they are one in the same. One shot was taken from the first floor looking down towards the basement and the other taken from the basement looking up. I later learned the glass piece was used in sailing ships in the 1800’s to create light in the ship’s hull.
On September 21st, I saw a friend/business associate perform at Bethlehem’s Godfrey Daniels. His name is Jim Gentile and his group is called The 3 Jakes. They are an eclectic folk rock band and this was there first appearance since 2003. The 3 Jakes last appearance in the U.S. was in 2000, when they opened for Little Feat at Allentown’s Crocodile Rock Café. As you can see they had the place rocking.
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