Disney Pic of the Week: Lights

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I am confident that when it comes to lights and lighting, Disney uses about any kind of light you could think of and probably a lot we never knew about. From the amazing lights used on Cinderella Castle to create the Ice Castle during the holidays to the lights which illuminate the exit paths if … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Lights"
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Neon Night Photography

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Over the years, one of the most common questions asked of Scott, Barrie (you remember her), and me, is about night photography. Our reply always includes the need for a tripod or steady flat surface so that your camera is still. Why does it need to remain motionless? Because is in order for the digital … Continue reading "Neon Night Photography"
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Light and Shadows at Minnie Mouse’s House

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What can separate one photo from another is the quality of lighting. If you take a look at where lights falls and can recognize where the shadows are and how they affect the scene, you’re already taking better photos. Natural light is beautiful. It feels different than trying to create perfect lighting because it’s genuine … Continue reading "Light and Shadows at Minnie Mouse’s House"
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Morning Light over New Fantasyland

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It’s a rare occasion that we Disney geeks are given the chance to enter a park before 8 am. Unless there’s a special event or you’ve scored an 8:05 am reservation at Cinderella’s Royal Table (or another restaurant serving breakfast), you’ll just have to live with making rope drop. I made it into Magic Kingdom … Continue reading "Morning Light over New Fantasyland"
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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Rock Formations

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Imagineered rock formations on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/160s, f/8, ISO 200, EV 0, 105mm focal length. After leaving Disneyland, Scott is now in the American Southwest photographing colorful rock formations like those seen around the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in the Magic Kingdom. You can follow Scott’s adventure on his Twitter account @sthomasphotos … Continue reading "Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Rock Formations"
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Moroccan Light in Epcot’s World Showcase

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Colorful light fixture hanging in the Fez House.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/30s, f/4.8, ISO 1400, EV 0, 65mm focal length. I kind of paniced when I saw the subject, Light Fixture for the Disney Pic of the Week. I was not sure I had one but a search of my Disney photo library came up with this … Continue reading "Moroccan Light in Epcot’s World Showcase"
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Disney Abstract Photography in Blue

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A brief reminder that one last blog showcasing your photos from the Black and White Challenge will post in a few weeks. Get your images in now to make the cutoff of Friday, December 21st. You can find the details and links about the challenge and get in on the action. It seems that I … Continue reading "Disney Abstract Photography in Blue"
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Grab the Light

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I have harped on always being ready and alert when you are touring the Walt Disney World resort. Here’s another example. After leaving the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, I was headed over to see the finale show of the American Idol Experience. I looked around and noticed a very interesting sky. Storm clouds to … Continue reading "Grab the Light"
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How to Photograph a Pirate

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Rim Light is a strong light that hits the edge of the main subject of a photo. In a studio, photographers will use lights behind their subject which is brighter by one or two stops to create the rim light effect. Outdoors, the best way to create rim lighting is putting the Sun behind or … Continue reading "How to Photograph a Pirate"
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