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.
On September 20, 2013 Tiffany G. & The Frank Dibussolo Group performed to a sold out audience at the Jazz Cabaret at Miller Symphony Hall. The evening surpassed everyone’s expectations. Dave Willard stood in as MC for the evening while Ethel was on vacation. For upcoming Jazz Cabaret Series schedules and tickets Click Here .
I was asked to photograph The Lehigh Valley Health Network VIA Marathon two weeks ago. It was an amazing experience, even though it required a 5:00 in morning start. Here are a few images from the day.
This is a follow up to my last post. These images are all also from the Great Allentown Fair. However, these are all in black & white and as the title implies, they are faces.
The fair and agricultural show is held at the Allentown Fairgrounds in Allentown PA. It is operated by the Lehigh County Agricultural Society. It is one of the oldest fairs in the United States and one of the largest in Pennsylvania. The first fair was held in 1852. There are so many photographic opportunities. It is sometimes difficult to decide where to point the camera. This is part one of two posts. These images are all in color. The next post will be all black & white.
On August 16th Greg Edwards & Friends performed upstairs at Miller Symphony Hall to a sold out crowd. As a composer and professional musician, and an Endorsing Artist for Selmer (Paris) Saxophones, Greg Edwards also uses music as a vehicle to reach and inspire audiences of all ages. For upcoming tickets and the Jazz Cabaret Series schedule Click Here .
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