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Baby Gator

April 16, 2009 by Scott Thomas

A baby American Alligator is warmed by light in the Conservation Station of Rafiki’s Planet Watch.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/25s, f/5.6, ISO 200, 150mm Focal Length For my Disney Pic of the Week for Reptiles and Amphibians I choose this baby American Alligator, a reptile, which was enjoying a warm greenish light in the Conservation Station of … Continue reading "Baby Gator"

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My Disneyland Birthday Extravaganza: The Wrap Up

April 15, 2009 by Lisa Berton

My vacation only had three days left, including this one. With our camera equipment, snacks, and lists packed up and ready to go, Yoli and I headed back to Disneyland one last time for the week. Our mission was to run around like lunatics (that’s our norm), hit the attractions and get work done for … Continue reading "My Disneyland Birthday Extravaganza: The Wrap Up"

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Disney Pics of the Week – Reptiles and Amphibians

April 14, 2009 by Barrie Brewer

A reptile is a cold-blooded vertebrate (an animal with a backbone) that lays eggs and has scales or plates on its skin. An amphibian is an animal that can live in both air and water. Amphibians can breathe air with their lungs and can absorb oxygen through their skin. It’s been a long time since … Continue reading "Disney Pics of the Week – Reptiles and Amphibians"

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Where in the World #81

April 12, 2009 by Barrie Brewer

This was Challenge #80: And here’s the answer: Copyright Â© 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1/800s shutter, f/8 O Canada! Hello to all our Canadian readers! The answer to this week’s challenge is the Canada Pavilion in Epcot. Canada is one of the most beautiful countries in World Showcase. How perfect is the theming … Continue reading "Where in the World #81"

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3-D Mania!

April 11, 2009 by Scott Thomas

Toy Story Mania rider gets ready for a series of 3-D midway computer games.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/5s, f/3.5, ISO 200, EV -0.3, 18mm Focal Length The newest interactive ride at Walt Disney World is Pixar’s Toy Story Midway Mania which is part ride and part computerized midway gaming machine. The ride vehicle whisks you from one … Continue reading "3-D Mania!"

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Metering Modes Revisited

April 10, 2009 by Scott Thomas

Last year I went in-depth and explained the three different metering modes found on our digital SLR and advanced point and shoot cameras. These are Matrix, Center-weighted and Spot. At the time, I used some un-Disney like photos to show the difference between each mode. I thought a side by side comparison would be helpful … Continue reading "Metering Modes Revisited"

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The Evil Emperor Zurg

April 9, 2009 by Barrie Brewer

Copyright Â© 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 1/60s shutter, 4, ISO 3200 My favorite interactive attraction (our theme for Pic of the Week this week) is Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin in the Magic Kingdom, but not for the reason you might think. For the past couple years, instead of trying for the highest score, … Continue reading "The Evil Emperor Zurg"

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My Disneyland Birthday Extravaganza: The Party Continues

April 8, 2009 by Lisa Berton

All alone in my one bedroom suite at Paradise Pier Hotel, I contemplated having breakfast delivered by room service. Then I looked at the prices and that was the end of that thought. Once I had everything packed up, I got ready for the day and exchanged phone calls and text messages with Yoli, Jen, … Continue reading "My Disneyland Birthday Extravaganza: The Party Continues"

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Disney Pic of the Week – Interactive Attractions

April 7, 2009 by Lisa Berton

Good times are had by all while romping around Disney parks but an even better time is had when we get to interact with the ride. Blasting aliens and battling Zurg alongside Buzz Lightyear or carefully selecting your future in the air or under the sea on Spaceship Earth are just a few examples of … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Interactive Attractions"

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Where in the World #80

April 5, 2009 by Barrie Brewer

This was Challenge #79: And here’s the answer: Copyright Â© 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1/320s shutter, f/9 To all you folks who guessed the Tomorrowland Indy Speedway, you were in good company! That was the most popular answer this week. Designed to look like the horses’ gate at a racetrack, this water play … Continue reading "Where in the World #80"

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