Day 273 - Old Farmstead

Driving home from work today, came across this old farmstead nestled in the bottom of the mountain with this beautiful clouds, so I had to stop and get a picture.

All images are taken with the EOS-M w/EF-M 22mm f/2 STM @ Aperture Priority set to f/3.5

4 image Panaorama

Thanks for Stopping by

Tom

Day 272 - Afternoon @ Bushkill Falls

It was such a beautiful fall day today, that my wife and I decided to go to Bushkill Falls and take the red trail around the falls.  Without stopping, the trail takes approximately 2 1/2 hours to walk as you are climbing up and down around the mountains.

All images are taken with the EOS-M w/EF-M 22mm f/2 STM @ Aperture Priority set to f/3.5

Our 1st stop was at the main falls

Where I got her picture.

Our 2nd stop was at the 1st Bridesmaid's Fall

Our 3rd stop was at the Bridal Veil Falls

The 4th stop was at the 2nd Bridesmaid's Fall

From there we headed down to the Pennell Falls

It was a beautiful afternoon @ Bushkill's Falls

Thanks For Looking

Tom

Day 271 - Celtic Fest

After the grand children went home, the wife and I headed down to Bethlehem for the Celtic Festival.  Our favorite stop is watching and listening to the Pipe Bands.

All images are taken with the EOS-M w/EF-M 22mm f/2 STM @ Aperture Priority set to f/3.5

The Pipe Bands came marching in

As we were listening to the bands, I heard a horn of a Engine

And sure enough a train came through the middle of the festival.

 Time to head home.

Thanks for looking

Tom

Day 270 - Lunch @ Kome

TGIF.  Friday's are our date afternoon where the wife and I go out for lunch before we pick up the grandchildren.  Today we we decided to use the last of the money on our Kome gift card and have lunch there, where my wife love's their sushi and I enjoy their seafood noodle dish.

All images are taken with the EOS-M w/EF-M 22mm f/2 STM @ Aperture Priority set to f/3.5

Now we've been to Kome's so much that our waitress automatically brings out our green tea

 Then looking for a photo, sometimes all you need to do is look up

Have a great day

Tom

Day 269 - The Butztown Hotel

Today I had to head down to the bodyshop to get the car scheduled for some finishing touches that need to be done from the repair they did in July.  On my way home, I decided to stop and take a image of the Keystone Pub.

The history of the Pub was that it was built in 1806 by George Butz, the son of German Immigrants, he built the his home in 1795 where he started his life with his wife Catharine as a owner of a Grist Mill, store owner, tavern Owner and farmer.  He eventually went bankrupt and moved his family to Philadelphia in 1825.   Some say that the building started out as a Grist Mill, then converted to a hotel/pub after George left the area, renting room till 1990's when the hotel was bought and converted to the Keystone Pub.

The building became the center of the Butztown community, where they had poker nights, a brothel, and became very popular for the bikers.  It is even said that there is paranormal activity happening at the Pub.  So if you are in the area over Halloween stop by for a pint or 2.  You never know who my sit next to you for a conversation.

All images are taken with the EOS-M w/EF-M 22mm f/2 STM @ Aperture Priority set to f/3.5

HDR from 6 images from -2 to +3

Thanks for Stopping By

Tom

Day 268 - Lost Sandals

Today I got a call from my wife informing me that I was past due for my teeth to be cleaned.  That is one problem that you have when your wife works for a dentist.  So she just happened to have an available slot open today @ 11:15 AM.  So off I went this morning to get my teeth cleaned, only to find out that I need to go back again on the 9th to have a filling replaced.

So on the way home, I noticed this little park.  Needing a photo for today's blog I stopped to see what I could find.

All images are taken with the EOS-M w/EF-M 22mm f/2 STM @ Aperture Priority set to f/3.5

I noticed these sandals on the ground.

 So I got a little closer...

 then a little closer still

 until I came up with these 2 images for the blog.

Thanks for stopping by

Tom

Day 267 - A Tuesday Evening walk

This evening the wife and I took our evening walk in Bethlehem.  Since they are busy setting up for the Celtic Fest this weekend, we stayed on the D&L Trail.  It was a beautiful evening and you can start to see the colors come on the trees.  Yes Fall is in the air.

All images are taken with the EOS-M w/EF-M 22mm f/2 STM @ Aperture Priority set to f/3.5

Today's images are some of the bridges that cross the Lehigh River.

2 kayakers on the water

Now for this image I liked the BW but the wile likes the color version.

Which one do you like of the 2?

Let me know

Tom

Day 266 - College Hill

Today I had to meet a client at the Cosmic Cup on College Hill.  After our meeting, I took a walk around the campus of Lafayette College.

All images are taken with the EOS-M w/EF-M 22mm f/2 STM @ Aperture Priority set to f/3.5

The Cosmic Cup
This is where the Students come for a cup of Java & a bite to Eat

Then this Chapel on the Campus had a very familiar name

Colton Chapel
6 image HDR Image

Thanks for Stopping by

Tom

Day 265 - Cars & Art Festivals

Well after church today, we headed down to the Steel Stacks where the Allentown Association Corvette Club was holding a car show event.  From there we then went to Easton where they were having their River side Art's Festival by the river.  There we bumped into dear friends from out previous church, Mike and Jamie where we had a good time catching up on that was happening.

All images are taken with the EOS-M w/EF-M 22mm f/2 STM @ Aperture Priority set to f/3.5

Some of the images from the Car Show

The Easton Riverside Art's Festival

Our friend Mike with my wife.

 Mike & Jamie with my wife.

Day 264 - House Blessing Party

Today we headed up to Northern New Jersey to a friend of my wife's home.  Where she was having the Thai Monks bless her new home.  We arrived late for the blessing ceremony but in time for some lunch.

All images are taken with the EOS-M w/EF-M 22mm f/2 STM @ Aperture Priority set to f/3.5

One of the Dishes was some Thai Curry

Also attending the Ceremony was the President

and 1st Vice President of the Thai Association of Northeast Pa.

And my wife who is the 2nd VP

Time to say goodnight

Tom

Day 263 - Fall is in the Air

So here it is, the middle of September.  As I was driving home for the store I noticed this one house is all ready for Halloween.  My, where has the time gone.

All images are taken with the EOS-M w/EF-M 22mm f/2 STM @ Aperture Priority set to f/3.5

Thanks for looking

Tom

Day 262 - In Memory of.

During this morning's walk along the trail, I noticed this memorial placed across the canal.  Not sure who it was for, but  thought it would make a good addition to my blog.  Never know what you will see when walking along the trail.

All images are taken with the EOS-M w/EF-M 22mm f/2 STM @ Aperture Priority set to f/3.5

Heading out for my walk

Then I noticed this memorial

Thanks for Stopping By

Tom