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FX Disney World

Posted on by Scott Thomas
In keeping with our theme of creative processing this week, I want to share with you an app I was made aware of a few weeks ago. If you own an Apple computer, iPhone, iTouch or iPad/2. You might enjoy getting FX Photo Studio to quickly add one or more special effects to your photos. … Continue reading "FX Disney World"
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Where in the World #144

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #143: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2009 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200mm VR, 1/25s shutter, f/5, ISO 640 These steps lead to the seating area of Flame Tree Barbeque in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, near the water garden. There are several different sculptures embedded in the rockwork of the staircase. Next time … Continue reading "Where in the World #144"
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Animal Portraits

Posted on by Scott Thomas
In the past I have shown you a portrait of a Wood Stork but I never went into details as to how to make a good animal portrait. The principles are the same as a good human portrait. Good lighting, good background, sharp focus, fill the frame (or crop after) and good exposure. In most … Continue reading "Animal Portraits"
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Spring Waterfalls

Posted on by Scott Thomas
It is Spring. Both on the calendar and in the air where I live in upstate New York. Most of the United States has had serious bouts with Spring fever. Spring is also the time of rain and melting snow. The old adage of April showers bring May flowers and all that. This is the … Continue reading "Spring Waterfalls"
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April Disney World Calendar

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
You’ll find this pretty little area of Disney’s Animal Kingdom when you exit It’s Tough to Be A Bug. I think Animal Kingdom is just a beautiful park. You will need to have Adobe Reader on your computer to download the calendar(s). Just click on the photo to download the calendar you want. This one … Continue reading "April Disney World Calendar"
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Where in the World #118

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #117: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2009 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200VR, 1/6s shutter, f/8, ISO 200 In the queue of It’s Tough to Be a Bug at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, you will be entertained by several movie posters introducing you to some of the bugs starring in the attraction. Dawn … Continue reading "Where in the World #118"
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Telephoto Landscape

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Mistakes. We all make them. Most of the time when we make a mistake, it doesn’t work out to good. Sometimes you get a pleasant surprise. Such as the case in the photo below of Expedition EVEREST taken from the bridge between Africa and Discovery Island. I had just finished walking the Pangani Forest Exploration … Continue reading "Telephoto Landscape"
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Why I Otter

Posted on by Lisa Berton
If you’re an animal lover then Disney’s Animal Kingdom is the place for you. Although it’s not a zoo, you won’t be disappointed. Walking through the Discovery Island Trails will lead you to parrots, flamingos, storks, and Asian Small-clawed Otters among other species. Why, here’s an otter now! Hello little otter. Hence my entry for … Continue reading "Why I Otter"
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Disney Pics of the Week – Discovery Island

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Discovery Island is the central hub of Disney’s Animal Kingdom and our theme for Pic of the Week this week. Here you’ll find the Tree of Life, It’s Tough to Be a Bug and the Discovery Island Trails. When you get hungry, check out Pizzafari or Flame Tree BBQ and then wander through the numerous … Continue reading "Disney Pics of the Week – Discovery Island"
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