Picture This! from April 2011

Riding the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster

April 8, 2011 by Scott Thomas

This week I am taking you on one of my favorite rides, the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. I know some people may have never ridden RnRC so here’s your chance. After waiting in the queue (hopefully you used FastPass), you are ushered into a recording studio where Aerosmith is … Continue reading "Riding the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster"

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UPlifting Family Portrait

April 7, 2011 by Lisa Berton

It’s family picture time! Here are some quick tips to capturing an adorable photo. 1. Create multiple levels. 2. Have the taller people kneel down in front. This creates a tighter shot. 3. Make sure everyone’s face is completely visible. 4. Use the flash outdoors to alleviate intense shadows and indoors to diffuse tungsten bulbs. … Continue reading "UPlifting Family Portrait"

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Taking Minnie’s Advice

April 6, 2011 by Lisa Berton

I have some good news to share. After being laid off nearly 2 years ago, I have finally found full-time employment. The funny thing is I began the morning after I was offered the job and just a few days before enjoying a trip I won in a writing contest. With everything going on at … Continue reading "Taking Minnie’s Advice"

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Disney Pic of the Week: Anything Goes!

April 5, 2011 by Scott Thomas

This week’s Disney Pic of the Week is titled Anything Goes and needs a bit of an introduction. (Queue Tower of Terror host Rod Serling voice). You will be entering a realm of possibilities this week as Barrie, Lisa and myself feature photos of our choosing without the constraints of a creative theme. Enter, if … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Anything Goes!"

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Where in the World #171

April 3, 2011 by Erin Blackwell

Hi, Cathy Kelly! Hi, Claire Gregory! And to my good friends the Hoekzema Family, the WDW Vacation Club Van billboard is at the intersection of Osceola Pkwy and World Drive. Now, this week’s contest! This was Challenge #170: And here’s the answer: Copyright Â© 2010 Erin Blackwell Canon PhotoShot SD890 IS, 7mm, 1/13s shutter, f/3.2, … Continue reading "Where in the World #171"

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Diffusion Filters Soften the Scene

April 2, 2011 by Lisa Berton

Call me old school if you’d like but as I lean more towards traditional photography, this week’s theme was my idea. While nowadays you can use computer software to easily manipulate images there’s nothing quite like creating a specific look and feel to an image the moment you hit the shutter button. One way to … Continue reading "Diffusion Filters Soften the Scene"

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Hollywood Studios in Chrome

April 1, 2011 by Scott Thomas

In the past I have told you about how to use selective focus. Further, I have said it is a good way to make busy backgrounds disappear into a soft blur called bokeh. In looking over my past posts, I never showed you an example. Have you all seen the car on Sunset Boulevard under … Continue reading "Hollywood Studios in Chrome"

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