Photographing Holiday Lights at Home and at Disney

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It is that time of year when cities, towns, villages and, yes, even us put up our holiday light displays to celebrate the season. Whether it be Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or something else, photographing these displays can be a challenge. For outdoor lighting, it is best NOT to wait until it is totally dark out. … Continue reading "Photographing Holiday Lights at Home and at Disney"
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Goodbye to the Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights

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After a 20 year run, the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will go dark for the last time after the 2015 holiday season. Jennings Osborne, a Little Rock, Arkansas, businessman, began putting up lights at his residence in 1986, at the request of his young daughter. Each year, Jennings would … Continue reading "Goodbye to the Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights"
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Grand Floridian Hosts 3rd Annual Easter Egg Display

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Grand Floridian 3rd Annual Easter Egg Display April 4-22, 2014 Under the guidance of Master pastry Chef Erich Herbitschek, the pastry team at the Grand hand-paints the enormous eggs (16 to 20 inches tall) with tinted cocoa butter to amazing themes - the Frozen egg is sure to be a big hit this year. Look for eggs telling the stories of The Little Mermaid, Cinderella, Pocahontas, Lady and the Tramp, all created with modeling chocolate, fondant, sculpted sugar and royal icing. Check out the video from 2013.
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Shooting Through Glass at Night

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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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