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Clouds and Spaceship Earth in Epcot

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For eons, our planet has drifted as a spaceship through the universe. — Walter Cronkite version from 1986-1994 Spaceship Earth on an Autumn day in Epcot.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/125s, f/16, ISO 280, EV 0, 150mm focal length. I have been riding Epcot’s Spaceship Earth since 1983 and have heard every narrator for the attraction. By far, … Continue reading "Clouds and Spaceship Earth in Epcot"
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Classic Cinderella Castle in HDR

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It was about a half hour before sunset and the top spires of Cinderella Castle was being illuminated with golden sunshine. Below, the castle and moat was in shade. Such lighting can be tough for a camera to capture in a single exposure. In post, you can open up the shadows some. On the other … Continue reading "Classic Cinderella Castle in HDR"
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Epcot Night Portrait

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Ever wonder how the Disney PhotoPass Cast Members get those night photos of people in front of Walt Disney World icons? It is not very hard IF you use the right equipment. You will need a flash, a tripod or an Image Stablized Lens and patient subjects. For the night portrait below, I did not … Continue reading "Epcot Night Portrait"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Toontown

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I did not compare Disneyland to Walt Disney World much when I was in California last year. I preferred to enjoy the differences and the sameness of the parks. But (you knew it was coming) Toontown at Disneyland was far better than the one which was at the Magic Kingdom. Disneyland’s Toontown felt like something … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Toontown"
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Riding the Liberty Belle Riverboat in the Magic Kingdom

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Need a ride the whole family can enjoy in the Magic Kingdom? One which is in a boat on water perhaps? No, not that one! I am talking about the Liberty Belle Riverboat in Liberty Square at the Magic Kingdom. When operating, the Liberty Belle takes guests on a 17 minute journey down the Rivers … Continue reading "Riding the Liberty Belle Riverboat in the Magic Kingdom"
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Blue Hour over Expedition EVEREST

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In reviewing past blogs recently, I did a few on Blue Hour but never really explained it beyond saying it is something that happens after sunset and before complete darkness. Here are a few facts about Blue Hour: It is not an hour long but more like 15 to 25 minutes. Happens twice a day.  … Continue reading "Blue Hour over Expedition EVEREST"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Water Transportation

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One of the most interesting forms of transportation at Walt Disney World is the various kinds of water transports used to move guests from place to place. From the large ferries going between the Ticket & Transportion Center (TTC) and the Magic Kingdom to the smaller transports which take guests to the resorts on the … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Water Transportation"
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World Showcase Details

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Epcot’s World Showcase is a treasure trove of photographic opportunities. I find new things to photograph in the countries with every trip. Here are three examples. I photograph lots of t-shirts when traveling. I like to use them for online galleries and slideshows. This t-shirt I found in an outdoor kiosk at the Canada pavilion … Continue reading "World Showcase Details"
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Guest Powered Transportation in Disneyland

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Guests paddling a Davy Crockett Explorer Canoe at Disneyland.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/250s, f/8, ISO 200, EV 0, 50mm focal length. Here is a scene you will not see in Walt Disney World, the Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes are found in Disneyland on the Rivers of America where guests provide the power to take a tour around … Continue reading "Guest Powered Transportation in Disneyland"
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Sunny Day at Walt Disney World

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Walking back from breakfast to my room at the Dolphin Resort last Fall, I stopped and watched the comings and goings of the Friendship boats. It was a typical beautiful day in central Florida filled with warm sunshine and blue skies. Something living in the northeastern United States, as I do, is still months away. … Continue reading "Sunny Day at Walt Disney World"
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