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Apr

Lumberville – Raven Rock Bridge

By Frank T. Smith Closed

Categories: Photography
Tags: Architectural, architecture, Bridge, Delaware River, Foot Bridge, John A. Roebling, Lumberville, New Jersey, NJ, Olympus, OM-D E-M5 MkII, PA, Pennsylvania, Photo, Photograph, Photography, Raven Rock, Raven Rock Bridge, spring, Vintage

This past weekend I ventured to an area on the Delaware River known as the Lumberville – Raven Rock Bridge. The reason it was of interest to me is because it is a foot bridge. In this day and age, one rarely sees this. The original bridge was built in 1856 and what we see today was reconstructed in 1947. It connects Lumberville, PA and Raven Rock, NJ. The design was handled by John A. Roebling who is most famous for his design of the Brooklyn Bridge. All images were shot with the Olympus OM-D E-M5 MkII and the M.Zuiko ED 7-14mm f2.8 PRO or the ED 8mm F1.8 Fisheye PRO.

Mar

Olympus InVision Photo Festival (part 2 of 2)

By Frank T. Smith 2 Comments

Categories: Photography
Tags: ArtsQuest, Bethlehem, Bethlehem Steel, Historic, Industrial, InVision, Olympus, OM-D E-M5 MkII, PA, Photo, photo workshop, Photograph, Photography, Urban Decay, Vintage, Workshop

The images from the previous Olympus InVision Photo Festival post were mostly from the Sunday workshop. Here are a few more from the Southside of Bethlehem. The following images were taken at the Book Store, Machine Shop and the Cathedral Church of the Nativity:

Mar

Olympus InVision Photo Festival (part 1 of 2)

By Frank T. Smith Closed

Every November, ArtsQuest puts on the Olympus Invision Photo Festival. The event is focused 100% around photography. There are presentations, social activities, and workshops throughout the weekend event. Here are a few images from the event:

Light Painting on the Hoover Mason Trestle

The roof of the Hotel Bethlehem

The Smithy

Feb

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

By Frank T. Smith 1 Comment

Categories: Photography
Tags: Architectural, architecture, Delaware Water Gap, Historic, Landscape, Olympus, OM-D E-M5 MkII, PA, Photo, Photograph, Photography, Snow, Textures, Vintage, Winter

This is an area that I have photographed in the past. It’s know as the Zimmerman Farm. However, it’s been several years since I traveled back to this area. I shot these images shortly after the last snow storm we had. The area is still as I remember it. All of the images were shot with the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II. Mother nature was more than cooperative this day. The light was beautiful and the textures on the buildings were amazing.

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Jan

Washington Memorial Chapel

By Frank T. Smith Closed

Categories: Photography
Tags: Architectural, architecture, Chapel, Historic, Memorial, Olympus, OM-D E-M5 MkII, PA, Photo, Photograph, Photography, Valley Forge, Valley Forge National Historic Park, Vintage, Washington, Washington Memorial Chapel, Winter

Last weekend during my visit to Valley Forge we stopped by the Washington Memorial Chapel which is located within the Valley Forge National Historical Park. The Images were shot with the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mk II using the 7-14mm f2.8 PRO lens. The inside shots were handheld at 1/20 of a second at ISO 3200.

The Chapel was built in 1903 to serve two purposes. The first purpose is as a tribute to George Washington and his service to our country. It currently serves as a wayside chapel for the visitors of Valley Forge National Historical Park. The second purpose is as the home for the Episcopal parish that worships at the chapel.

The chapel is constructed in an impressive Gothic Revival style with a Bell Tower. The Bell Tower houses the Justice Bell, a replica of the Liberty Bell, which was used in the campaign to gain women’s voting rights. The Veterans Wall of Honor honors all veterans of the United States Armed Services.

Dec

Masonic Temple Treasures

By Frank T. Smith 1 Comment

Categories: Photography
Tags: architecture, Auction, Bethlehem, Historic, Masonic Temple, Olympus, OM-D E-M10 MkII, PA, Photo, Photograph, Photography, Treasures, Vintage

The Masonic Temple in Bethlehem, PA is being sold. As a result of the pending sale, they held an auction on Saturday. There were many photographic treasures throughout the main floor. All of the following images were shot with the new Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mk II.

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Oct

Jim Thorpe Photo Expedition 2015

By Frank T. Smith Closed

Categories: Photography
Tags: Autumn, Dan's Camera, Expedition, Fall, Jail, Jim Thorpe, Olympus, OM-D E-M1, Photo, photo workshop, Photograph, Photography, Rain, Train, Vintage, Workshop

This past weekend we had another sell out Dan’s Camera City workshop/photoshoot sponsored by Olympus in beautiful Jim Thorpe, PA. Mother Nature started us off with a little bit of rain in the morning. But she cooperated as the day went on. We had a great group of very creative photographers on the excursion. We had private access to the Old Jail, our own train car and amazing opportunities in the town. All-in-all we had a great day and great fun! All my images below were shot with the Olympus OM-D E-M1.

Oct

Saucon Valley Conservancy 2015

By Frank T. Smith Closed

Categories: Photography
Tags: Artifacts, Barn, Conservancy, Docents, Olympus, OM-D E-M5 MkII, Photo, photo workshop, Photograph, Photography, Photoshoot, Saucon Valley, Vintage, Workshop

A few weeks ago, we had the annual SVC barn/workshop/photoshoot in Hellertown, PA. We had a great group of photographers and some wonderful young docents/models. We were also granted access to some new locations with some amazing artifacts.

Sep

Yale University

By Frank T. Smith 4 Comments

Categories: Photography
Tags: Architectural, architecture, Dramatic, Historic, Milford Photo, Olympus, OM-D E-M5 MkII, Photo, Photo Walk, photo workshop, Photograph, Photography, SOOC, University, Vintage, Yale, Yale University

Last weekend I led a photo-walk for Milford Photo sponsored by Olympus at Yale University. We had a great turnout and great weather. I have never been to this location and I’m already looking forward to going back. During the photo-walk, I thought I would concentrate on various graphic elements of the buildings and work with the built in black & white filter “Dramatic Tone”. Most of these images are SOOC (straight out of the camera) with some minor lens perspective correction.

Apr

Grand Central Terminal

By Frank T. Smith 8 Comments

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.