For this week’s Pic of the Week we’ll be sharing photos of the Sorcerer Mickey Hat. I think we first saw Sorcerer Mickey in Fantasia as the Sorcerer’s Apprentice. Now you can find depictions of Sorcerer Mickey with his bright blue hat throughout the Disney parks.
Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200mm VR, 4.1s shutter, f8, ISO 800
I chose to go with the hat in its most conspicuous form, the park icon for Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This giant, 122 feet tall, Sorcerer Mickey Hat has been standing at the end of Hollywood Boulevard since September 28, 2001, when Walt Disney World kicked off its 100 Years of Magic Celebration.
Barrie, Thanks for sharing your great pictures! Can you tell me how you were able to capture the light rays so well? Every time I try, you can barely see them.
Thanks!
Brenda
Barrie’s reply: Sure Brenda, that is due to the long exposure. This one was 4.1 seconds. The shutter has to be open long enough for the camera to be able to “see” and record the light from the rays.