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Cinderella Castle ISO 100

Photography Review – ISO

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The last of the basic photography terms I will cover is ISO. The third part of the Exposure Triangle, ISO measures a digital camera’s sensor sensitivity to light. The higher the ISO, the more sensitive the sensor becomes. By turning up ISO, you can take photos in low light situations without a tripod. Sounds great, … Continue reading "Photography Review – ISO"
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Liberty Belle Blue Fireworks

Blue Fireworks over the Liberty Belle

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The COVID-19 pandemic have forced the annual 4th of July firework shows to be cancelled all over the United States of America and at Walt Disney World here in 2020. When searching for a good fireworks photo to share, this one felt appropriate for the times. I set up a tripod on the wooden walkway between … Continue reading "Blue Fireworks over the Liberty Belle"
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Plaza Restaurant Calm Night

Calm Nights at Walt Disney World

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One of my favorite photography things to do at Walt Disney World is to linger late into the night in one of the parks with camera, tripod and the beauty of a still evening. Behind the Flame Tree BBQ in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, there is a seating area which overlooks this scene of Expedition EVEREST. Using … Continue reading "Calm Nights at Walt Disney World"
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Epcot Forever Fireworks 5

Epcot Forever Fireworks Photography

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I photographed the latest Epcot fireworks show from the Showcase Plaza called Epcot Forever. It is a good show with excellent music and lots of colorful bursts. You need a FastPass to get into the Showcase Plaza.  A few other photographers and I had done so. We lined up at the back of the plaza … Continue reading "Epcot Forever Fireworks Photography"
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TIE Echelon Ship

Spaceships of Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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When I first saw Star Wars (now called A New Hope) back in 1977, I was thrilled with all the spaceships on the screen.  You can imagine my reaction when I walked into Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and saw those spaceships at full scale! Yes, it was totally awesome! Let us start with … Continue reading "Spaceships of Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios"
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Black Spire Outpost at Night

Disney Pic of the Week: Black Spire Outpost at Galaxy’s Edge

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Black Spire Outpost is located on the planet of Batuu and found at Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World. Black Spire Outpost has both Resistance and First Order factions within close proximity of each other but, at night, looks very peaceful. That is until First Order Stormtroopers stop to interrogate why you are … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Black Spire Outpost at Galaxy’s Edge"
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Main Street USA Christmas 2013

2019 Christmas Wish from the Magic Kingdom

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I am enjoying the Christmas holiday with family and friends this week. I will be back next week to close out the memorable year of 2019. The night I photographed people streaming out down Main Street USA after the fireworks back in 2013, the flag pole and Christmas tree had been removed for the filming … Continue reading "2019 Christmas Wish from the Magic Kingdom"
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Disney's Hollywood Studios Christmas Tree 2019

2019 Walt Disney World Holiday Photo Opportunities

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Christmastime is my favorite time of year to visit Walt Disney World. All the resorts and parks get dressed up for the holidays. Unique photo opportunities are found everywhere. Back in 2017, Disney’s Hollywood Studios‘ Christmas Tree was moved from in front of the Main Entrance to Echo Lake. It created a beautiful location for … Continue reading "2019 Walt Disney World Holiday Photo Opportunities"
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Plaza Restaurant At Night 2013

Plaza Restaurant at Night in the Magic Kingdom

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Today is the day after the US Holiday of Thanksgiving. It is a big shopping day though most of the store craziness has been replaced with online buying. Life moves on. In photography, you can capture the present which over time becomes the past. This view of the Plaza Restaurant at the end of Main … Continue reading "Plaza Restaurant at Night in the Magic Kingdom"
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