Lisa Berton

I Caught Me a Dinosaur

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Every so often, out of the deep black wooded darkness behind my house comes a series of high pitch shrieks. I never see the culprit but I know the truth. There’s a pterodactyl living in my neighborhood. Laugh if you must but my neighbors are The Rubbles and some gravity-defying weirdo who calls himself The … Continue reading "I Caught Me a Dinosaur"
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Glass Tiger

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Amidst the iconic settings on your point and shoots cameras lies one that looks a l’il something like this. It is the adorable shooting mode for Kids & Pets. It allows you to capture youngsters and animals who don’t sit still. Generally speaking, you can focus on someone who is about 3 feet away from … Continue reading "Glass Tiger"
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Silence of the Seagulls

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You know them. You adore them. You mimic them. A strange and mysterious event occurs when you least expect it. Rushing ocean water crashes over the rocks, sending droplets into the air and onto your beloved birds and then it happens! Only the echo of their possessive chant rings in your ears as they close … Continue reading "Silence of the Seagulls"
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Lisa’s Photography Tips

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It’s a new year and the 2011 you is super excited about improving your photography skills. Bravo! Unlike dieting, you won’t have a moment of weakness because you’re adding info to your noggin not avoiding it. My compadres and I will each drop some knowledge on you in the form of 3 photography tips apiece … Continue reading "Lisa’s Photography Tips"
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A Year of Cast Members

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The glisten in your eyes. The catchy song in your head. The broad smile on your face. The pep in your step. The deliciousness on your palate. All of this and so much more are brought to you by the hard-working men and women onstage and backstage at Disney parks. I’d like to wrap up … Continue reading "A Year of Cast Members"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Test Track

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Our last Disney Pic of the Week series for 2010 begins today at Test Track. Barrie and Scott will be back on Thursday and Saturday, the latter being the first blog for 2011. That’s how we roll, breaking barriers, driving forward, banking turns, riding fast and not-so-furious. Speaking of rolling, this van stopped. You’ll see … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Test Track"
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The Calm Before the Storm

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One of my favorite things in the whole entire world is being at Disneyland when crowds are minimal. That’s when it truly feels like it’s my park, despite my friend Yoli standing next to me declaring it to be her park. As if. As my posse and I were taking part in the Children’s Hospital … Continue reading "The Calm Before the Storm"
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A Guide to Copyright Laws

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As photographers we love it when people admire our work. It’s even better when people buy our images. However, it’s not cool at all when people take them without permission. While in many cases people mean well, the fact is all art, including photography, is copywritten by federal law. I bring this up because in … Continue reading "A Guide to Copyright Laws"
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Sweetums

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Parades are fun no matter if they’re in your hometown, on television or at a county fair. It’s a wonderful excuse to high-five people, hand out candy, clap, and hoot and holler. Disney does an excellent job with parades as we all know and enjoy. My all-time favorite was Disneyland’s Parade of the Stars for … Continue reading "Sweetums"
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Finding Nemo’s ISO

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A great many vacationers depend upon their point and shoot camera’s Auto setting to make all the right decisions for them, photographically speaking. Within the self-regulating and all-powerful mode, there are few additional options for the owner. One such set of privileges is the election between ISO Auto and ISO Hi. ISO (also referred to … Continue reading "Finding Nemo’s ISO"
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