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Apr

Grand Central Terminal

Categories: Photography
Tags: Architectural, architecture, Grand Central Station, Grand Central Terminal, MTA, New York, NY, Olympus, OM-D E-M1, Photo, photo workshop, Photograph, Photography, spring, Station, Terminal, Train, Unique Photo, Vintage, Workshop

On behalf of Olympus & Unique Photo, I was privileged to do a presentation this past Friday evening at Unique’s store in Fairfield, NJ on the Grand Central Terminal and lead the photo tour, with an MTA guide, at the terminal on Saturday. This was an amazing experience. We were granted access to ares in the terminal I didn’t even know existed. At one point we were at the highest area in the structure that still allowed a view of the inside of the complex. There were many other vantage points that were amazing beyond belief. I had photographed here in June of 2012 (check out my earlier post from that event).

Rumor has it, that there will be another opportunity on May 30th to do this again. Keep an eye out on Unique Photo’s web site. This one sold out in 24 hours.

Nov

Old Westbury Gardens

By Frank T. Smith 4 Comments

Categories: Photography
Tags: Autumn, Berger Brothers, Fall, Flora, Flowers, Garden, Landscape, Long Island, National Register of Historic Places, New York, NY, Old Woodbury Gardens, Olympus, OM-D E-M1, Photo, Photograph, Photography, Vintage, Workshop

A couple of weeks ago, I lead a workshop for Berger Brothers in Long Island, New York with Olympus at the Old Westbury Gardens on the North Shore. The grounds are absolutely beautiful. The facility is on the National Register of Historic Places, it is the former home of John S. Phipps, his wife, Margarita Grace Phipps and their four children. Completed in 1906 by the English designer, George A. Crawley, the magnificent Charles II-style mansion is nestled amid 200 acres of formal gardens, landscaped grounds, woodlands, ponds and lakes. We had a wonderful day, the colors were at their peak and the group was great! If you are ever in this area, it is a “must see”.

Nov

PDN Photo Plus Expo 2013

By Frank T. Smith 2 Comments

Categories: Photography
Tags: New York, NY, Olympus, OM-D E-M1, PDN, Photo, Photo Plus Expo, Photograph, Photography

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.

Dec

PDN PhotoPlus + Expo 2012

By Frank T. Smith Closed

Categories: Photography
Tags: Annie, New York, NY, Olympus, Photo, Photograph, Photography, XZ-1

A little over a month ago, I made my annual trek to the PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo in New York. I also had the opportunity to catch the play, Annie. Of course I had my camera in hand.

Jul

Grand Central Station

By Frank T. Smith 7 Comments

Categories: Photography
Tags: Architectural, architecture, Grand Central Station, Grand Central Terminal, New York, NY, Olympus, OM-D EM-5, Photo, Photograph, Photography, Railroad

Last month I photographed in the iconic Grand Central Terminal (aka Grand Central Station) in New York. I spent about 5 hours here and could have easialy spent another 5+ hours. This location screams for a fisheye lens. And as you can see, most of my images where produced with one.

A special thank you to Denise Ippolito who made all the arrangements for the day. Including a special tripod permit. A must for long exposures and any HDR work.

Nov

Vibrant New York

By Frank T. Smith Closed

Categories: Photography
Tags: Fall, New York, NY, Olympus, PDN, PEN, Photo, Photograph, Photography

I was at my annual excursion to PDN in New York last week. Of course, while one is there, you have to do some street photography. If only there were more hours in the day.

Apr

The Big Apple (from NJ)

By Frank T. Smith 2 Comments

Categories: Photography
Tags: E-5, New Jersey, New York, NY, Olympus

The weather was a challenge, but it helped create a mood for these images.

Waiting

A couple of “panos”.

Mar

AIPAD, NY

By Frank T. Smith 1 Comment

Categories: Photography
Tags: AIPAD, Exhibit, New York, NY, Olympus, PEN

I traveled to New York on Sunday to to see The Association of International of Photography Art Dealers (AIPAD) at the Park Avenue Armory. It was absolutely amazing to see so many wonderful works of art by all of the masters under one roof. There were dealers from all over the world. You could easily spend several days at this event. I took my trusty Olympus EP2 Pen with me to capture some of the event, the Armory building and of course the sites of NY.