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.
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.
It was another cold one yesterday. But at least we were able to see some blue sky.
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.
A cold one today. But, having fun with camera in hand.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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