Scott Thomas

Scott's "Photographic Innoventions" blog focuses on intermediate to advanced photography concepts and techniques relevant for Point and Shoot and Digital SLR cameras.

Queen Cinderella

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Here’s a “Did You Know?” featuring a unique photo you can create in Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland. There is a Cinderella fountain near the back of Cinderella Castle (as you look at the Castle from Prince Charming Regal Carrousel you’ll see it on the right just before the path to Liberty Square). If you stand directly … Continue reading "Queen Cinderella"
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Arusha Rock

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Great White Egret near Arusha Rock.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/250s, f/5.6, 200 ISO, +0.3 EV, 200mm Focal Length From Arusha Rock, the Animal Kingdom Lodge’s elevated viewing area, you can see Giraffes, Zebras, Gazelles and other African animals was well many birds species which are both African and Flordian. The animals can be easily photographed with a … Continue reading "Arusha Rock"
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EPCOT Sombrero Club

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Members of the EPCOT Sombrero Club.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/60s, f/3.8, ISO 200, EV +0.3, 22mm Focal Length, Flash Used Are you a member of the EPCOT Sombrero Club? Admit it. Who hasn’t put a sombrero on their head when walking around the market inside the Mexico pavilion. They are big and brightly colored. Just perfect for … Continue reading "EPCOT Sombrero Club"
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Capturing an Empty Disney Park

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Walt Disney World hosts millions of visitors each year. There are always people about even during a slow period. Yet, you can take photographs without people in them. One way is to get low and shoot at an angle to eliminate people around you or find a way to elevate yourself over people’s heads. Another … Continue reading "Capturing an Empty Disney Park"
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On-Ride Photos

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I do and I’m sure many of you do it. Using our cameras while on a Disney ride or attraction. In the past I’ve shared one on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Test Track. Please, if you attempt ride photography do not endanger yourself or anyone riding with you. I make sure I am securely … Continue reading "On-Ride Photos"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Innoventions

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When I first visited Epcot back in 1983 (then known as EPCOT Center), I was thrilled with the Communicores as they had many displays featuring the most modern products and technologies of the day. Most seem silly now 26 years later but part of the charm that is Walt Disney World of the past. The … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Innoventions"
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Light and Shadow

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Photography is all about capturing the light. Shadows in a photo help to create depth. Together, light and shadow can create a three dimensional look. In the photo below, the light entering from the upper left is an example of sidelighting. The shadows frame and mold Leota’s face especially her eyes. Did you notice those … Continue reading "Light and Shadow"
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Cameras Up!

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Cameras Up! AllEars.Net 2008 Photowalk Group Photo.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/125s, f/10, 200 ISO, -0.6 EV, 18mm Focal Length, Tripod, Flash Used For my Disney Pic of the Week on Groups, I present to you the group photo from the AllEars.Net 2008 Photowalk. This was a lot of fun to do and hope we can do this … Continue reading "Cameras Up!"
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Monorail View of Spaceship Earth

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Spaceship Earth as seen from a Monorail.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/320s, f/9, 200 ISO, +0.3 EV, 18mm Focal Length Epcot’s Spaceship Earth is as iconic as Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle. Riding the monorail around Epcot’s Futureworld, I concentrated on Spaceship Earth’s geodesic shape. This image has good light, good sun angle, height of the monorail track lifting … Continue reading "Monorail View of Spaceship Earth"
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Low Angle

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The vast majority of photos you see and take are done at adult eye levels of around 5 to 6 feet. You look at your photos and compare them to others and there’s not much difference. How can you make your photos standout from the millions of photos taken at Walt Disney World every year? … Continue reading "Low Angle"
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