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Jan

The Power Lens

Categories: Photography
Tags: 300mm, Fauna, Olympus, OM-D E-M1, Photo, Photograph, Photography, Winter, Zuiko

For the past week I have had the opportunity to check out Olympus’s newest lens. The M.Zuiko ED 300mm f4.0 IS PRO. This thing is absolutely amazing and probably one of the SHARPEST lenses I have ever used. Not only is it tact sharp, but it’s incredibly FAST. All of the following images were taken with the 300mm and in a couple cases, I also added the M.Zuiko Digital 1.4x Teleconverter MC-14 . Because of the Olympus sensor, the focal lengths are 600mm & 840mm equivalent. This lens has built-in image stabilization and when used in tandem with the 5 axis in-body image stabilization of the OM-D series cameras it creates 6 steps of shutter compensation. Everyone of these images were handheld.

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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.

Jan

Jacobsburg State Park

By Frank T. Smith 1 Comment

Categories: Photography
Tags: Flora, Historic, Jacobsburg State Park, Landscape, Olympus, OM-D E-M10 MkII, Photo, Photograph, Photography, Winter

Last week I visited Jacobsburg State Park located near Wind Gap in Bushkill Township, Northampton County, PA. This was my first visit to this 1,168 acre park. There are 18.5 miles of trails. The flora, even at this time of the year was amazing. All of the images were shot with the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II and a combination of the 7-14mm & 12-40mm f2.8 PRO lenses.

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Jan

Valley Forge National Historic Park

By Frank T. Smith 9 Comments

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

On New Year’s day I had the opportunity to spend the day with some dear friends in the this beautiful park. Valley Forge park was the site of the 1777-78 winter encampment of the Continental Army. The park commemorates the sacrifices and perseverance of the Revolutionary War generation. The park consists of approximately 3,500 acres. It was very cold, but very invigorating. All images were taken with the Olympus OM-D E-M5 MkII and the 7-14mm f2.8 PRO lens (one exception – the image of the tree base I used the 12-40mm).

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Jan

New Years Eve Fisheye

By Frank T. Smith 1 Comment

Categories: Photography
Tags: Fisheye, Landscape, Lehigh Parkway, New Year's Eve, Olympus, OM-D E-M5 MkII, Photo, Photograph, Photography, Winter

The last day of 2015. New Years Eve was the start of a cold snap here in the N.E. It was also a perfect day to do some photography. We had some amazing dramatic skies. I thought I would concentrate only on the fisheye lens. All of the images were shot with the Olympus OM-D EM-5 MkII and the 8mm f1.8 Fisheye PRO.

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Feb

A Very Cold Day at Trexler Park

By Frank T. Smith Closed

Categories: Photography
Tags: Allentown, Olympus, Photo, Photograph, Photography, Snow, TG-3, Trexler, Trexler Park, Vintage, Winter

Yesterday was an extremely cold and snowy day in the Lehigh Valley. I decided I would take the Olympus TG-3 out for a hike in Trexler Park. The camera held up very well. That’s more than I can say for my fingers. I’m ready for spring!

Feb

Philly at Night

By Frank T. Smith 2 Comments

Categories: Photography
Tags: City, Landscape, Night, Olympus, OM-D E-M1, Philadelphia, Philly, Photo, Photograph, Photography, Skyline, Urban, Winter

Tuesday evening, a couple of Olympus shooters (Mike Boening & Victoria Diaz) invited me to join them for another Philly shoot. However, in comparison to the shoot a few weeks ago, this one took place well after sunset. Of course we picked a time where the temperatures approached the teens again. Not withstanding the temperature, we had a great time and got some fun shots. My images were taken with the Olympus OM-D E-M1 and in most cases I used “Live Composite” or “Live View” modes. You will notice in the one image looking down the river, there were helicopters circling behind the Cira Center. This was a 20+ minute exposure and made for some interesting light effects.

Jan

Philly at Sunset

By Frank T. Smith 6 Comments

Categories: Photography
Tags: Art Museum, Olympus, OM-D E-M1, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Art Museum, Philly, Photo, Photograph, Photography, Sunset, Winter

Last week after the shoot at Eastern State Penitentiary, we decided we would try to capture the sunset and some associated imagery. Mother nature was very cooperative, with the exception of the below freezing temperatures.

Jan

Eastern State Penitentiary 2015

By Frank T. Smith 8 Comments

Categories: Photography
Tags: Eastern State Penitentiary, ESP, Jail, Olympus, OM-D E-M1, Philadelphia, Phlly, Photo, Photograph, Photography, Ruins, Urban Decay, Winter

I haven’t been to ESP in several years. So when a couple friends (Christian Baki & Joe DeFloio) asked me to join them on Saturday, I hesitated. Thinking to myself “been there – done that”. Thankfully I changed my way of thinking and had a Great time. It was fun seeing ESP with a renewed vision. If you haven’t been there in a while – Do It! You won’t regret it…

Mar

Simon Mulligan: Love Songs

By Frank T. Smith Closed

Categories: Photography
Tags: Allentown, Allentown Symphony Hall, David Willard, Jazz, jazz cabaret, Miller Symphony Hall, Olympus, OM-D E-M1, OM-D EM-5, Photo, Photograph, Photography, Simon Mulligan, Steven Liu, Symphony Hall, Valentine, Winter

A couple of weeks ago, Valentine’s Day to be exact, I photographed Simon Mulligan and company at the Jazz Cabaret upstairs at the Miller Symphony Hall. The company part consisted of Steven Liu, the Director El Sistema Youth Music Education Program and my very good friend, David Willard on drums. The trio created an evening of absolutely amazing music. You could hear and feel the passion of classically trained pianist, Simon Mulligan. I am already looking forward to his next performance.