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MagicMeets Auction Print Preparation

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One of the great events at each year’s MagicMeets is the silent auction for the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of America. This auction is run by Lou Mongello’s Dream Team Project volunteers and features hundreds of items for people to bid on. So far the auctions have raised $32,000 for Make-A-Wish. It’s a beautiful way to share … Continue reading "MagicMeets Auction Print Preparation"
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Icons and Settings: The New Breed

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Last week I went over the most commonly found species of camera settings and their accompaning icons. This time I’ll navigate you through those found in the deep dark jungles of digital point and shoots and in alphabetical order no less!. Get your penlights ready. Backlighting – When your subject is standing in front of … Continue reading "Icons and Settings: The New Breed"
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Tom Sawyer Island – Part 2

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Entrance sign to Fort Langhorn on Tom Sawyer Island.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/250s, f/8, ISO 200, 0 EV, 18mm Focal length, Tripod Continuing on with our tour of Tom Sawyer Island, this week we’ll explore the Fort Langhorn island. Fort Langhorn is a re-creation of a frontier fort found around the time of Mark Twain (aka Samuel … Continue reading "Tom Sawyer Island – Part 2"
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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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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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Picture This! Mailbag: Camera Bags

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We received the following inquiry recently to the Picture This! blog from reader Sharon. Since flattery was used, Barrie, Lisa and myself give her our opinions. It also lead me to updating a piece of my equipment. I LOVE the Picture This blog! I have learned countless tips and been inspired many times from reading … Continue reading "Picture This! Mailbag: Camera Bags"
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Shooting Through Glass at Night

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Say you’re walking down Main St. in Disneyland and a simple yet intriguing window display catches your eye. It’s late morning and the sun is already strong. You notice that people, gas lamps, signs, and even the wooden Indian statue you’ve dubbed Tecumseh because you’ve seen “Cheers” a zillion times, are reflecting in the glass. … Continue reading "Shooting Through Glass at Night"
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My Disneyland Birthday Extravaganza: The Wrap Up

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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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My Disneyland Birthday Extravaganza: The Party Continues

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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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Zoom Zoom!

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Do you have a zoom lens for your digital SLR? Most people do as they tend to be purchased as a kit and the lens in the kit is usually a zoom lens either in the 18-55mm or 55-200mm range. Maybe you got both or have one with a different range. Besides the advantage of … Continue reading "Zoom Zoom!"
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