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Apr

Biltmore Estate

Categories: Photography
Tags: Architectural, architecture, Asheville, Biltmore, Biltmore Estate, Estate, George Washington Vanderbilt, Landscape, NC, North Carolina, Olympus, OM-D E-M1, Photo, Photograph, Photography, spring, Vintage

A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to be traveling close to Asheville, NC. So I took the opportunity to visit an amazing place, The Biltmore Estate. The main house and primary attraction was built between 1889 & 1895 by George Washington Vanderbilt. Back in the day it was the largest house in the USA at 178,926 square feet. As a photographer, the only disappointment was, they don’t allow any photography inside. But, there are plenty of images to be had outside and around the many grounds and gardens.

Feb

Burnside Plantation

By Frank T. Smith Closed

Categories: Photography
Tags: Bethlehem, Burnside, Historic, Landscape, Moravians, National Register, National Register of Historic Places, Olympus, OM-D E-M1, Photo, Photograph, Photography, Plantation, Snow, Vintage, Winter

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.

Oct

Pennhurst State School and Hospital (2 of 2)

By Frank T. Smith 6 Comments

Categories: Photography
Tags: Administrative building, Olympus, OM-D EM-5, Penitentiary, Pennhurst, Pennhurst State School & Hospital, Photo, Photograph, Photography, Summer, the Eastern Pennsylvania State Institution, Urban Decay, Vintage

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).

Oct

Pennhurst State School and Hospital (1 of 2)

By Frank T. Smith 8 Comments

Categories: Photography
Tags: Olympus, OM-D EM-5, Pennhurst, Pennhurst State School & Hospital, Photo, Photograph, Photography, Summer, the Eastern Pennsylvania State Institution, Urban Decay, Vintage

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.

May

Golden Age Air Museum

By Frank T. Smith 8 Comments

Categories: Photography
Tags: Aircraft, Airfield, Airplane, Antique, aviation, Olympus, OM-D EM-5, Photo, Photograph, Photography, spring, Vintage

This past weekend, I had the opportunity to lead a Photo Workshop/Expedition to the Golden Age Air Museum in Bethel, PA. The airfield and museum has an amazing collection of old planes and antique cars. The owner and volunteers for the museum went well beyond our expectations, as far as being accommodating and creating a fun filled environment. The Expedition consisted of airborne planes, stationary planes, volunteers dressed in period clothing and professional model, Tamantha Yanders, who had to endure some challenging moments. A special thanks to Dan’s Camera City and Jason Mahoney, a very talented photographer, who initiated and arranged the event. And a BIG thanks to Olympus for sponsoring the expedition.

Mar

The Roxy

By Frank T. Smith 8 Comments

Categories: Photography
Tags: architecture, Northampton, Olympus, OM-D EM-5, Photo, Photograph, Photography, Roxy, Theatre, Vintage

The Roxy in Northampton, PA was a place I would periodically travel to in my younger days. It has always captivated me based on its architecture and, of course, the various concerts & movies I saw there. The Roxy opened as the Lyric in 1921 and fortunately they have continued to maintain it over the many years. My attempt was to capture the theatre with some daylight along with the “blue hour”.

Jan

Mercer Museum

By Frank T. Smith 15 Comments

Categories: Photography
Tags: doylestown pa, Industrial, Mercer Museum, Museum, Olympus, OM-D EM-5, Photo, Photograph, Photography, Vintage

This past weekend I traveled with the Lehigh Valley Photography Club to the Mercer Museum in Doylestown, PA. I have never been here before and I must say this is an amazing place. The building and the artifacts are just incredible. You could easily spend a full day here. This was my first travel with the LVPC. They were a great group of people and everyone was extremely nice. I look forward to the opportunity to do it again.

Aug

The Sleeping Giant

By Frank T. Smith 6 Comments

Categories: Photography
Tags: Bethlehem, Bethlehem Steel, Industrial, Landscape, Olympus, OM-D EM-5, Photo, Photograph, Photography, South Bethlehem, Urban Decay, Vintage

My friend and fellow photographer, Dave Rehrig obtained an image, while visiting Penn State which, we believe, was taken by Walker Evans. The scene was taken in South Bethlehem, PA. However, it wasn’t signed or noted anywhere. We both went online and couldn’t verify the photographer. In any event, we attempted to duplicate the scene and the first of the following images is my attempt at a modern day view of this place. While we were snooping around, I found a few other perspectives I enjoyed.

Aug

Das Awkscht Fescht 2012

By Frank T. Smith 9 Comments

Categories: Photography
Tags: Antique, Automobile, Car, Car Show, Classic, classic car, macungie pa, Olympus, OM-D EM-5, Photo, Photograph, Photography, Summer, Vintage

I try to make a point to get out and shoot this once a year event. It is one of the country’s largest Antique & Classic car shows located in Macungie, PA. Each year I attend I find new and different ways to shoot the event. I don’t profess to know a lot about the cars but I do enjoy trying to come up with new compositions.

May

Lonanconing Silk Mill

By Frank T. Smith 7 Comments

Categories: Photography
Tags: E-5, Industrial, Lonaconing, Lonaconing Silk Mill, Maryland, Olympus, Photo, Photograph, Photography, Silk Mill, spring, Urban Decay, Vintage

A week and a half ago I traveled to the Lonaconing Silk Mill in Lonaconing, Maryland (this is about as far west as you can go in Maryland). I traveled with a photography group led by a very talented photographer, Denise Ippolito. I had seen some images in the past and my hopes were that the mill would still have some equipment in place. Well, I can tell you my expectations were more than met. The 4+ hour drive was more than worth it. Nature’s elements are starting to penetrate the building. The gentleman who owns the facility, Herb, is trying to figure out a way to save the structure. The last time it was in operation was 1957.