Balloons have a certain power about them. They can stop a child from crying, bend and twist into the shape of poodles, and take you high into the sky where all of your worries vanish with the possible exception of where to land. Latex in pastels, jewel tones, polka dots, bold primary colors or with … Continue reading "Kinda Eary"
Lucky Shot
Posted onFrustration is the word that describes how I feel towards point and shoot cameras when I’m trying to shoot movement. It’s not fair of me either because it’s not exactly their job. My SLRs know that’s what they excel at and that I love them. Don’t fret, my point and shoots know I love them … Continue reading "Lucky Shot"
Photo Album – Halloween
Posted onIt’s most wonderful time of the year, except of course, my birthday. I just love Halloween. There’s the crisp Autumn air, the crinkle of leaves under little feet, neon glowsticks, and more Twix bars and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups in demand than any other day of the year. I’m just talking about when I go … Continue reading "Photo Album – Halloween"
Disney Pic of the Week – Mice
Posted onEEK!! A mouse!! As images of Granny standing on a chair, shrieking, and Sylvester and Tweety run around her in circles while Speedy Gonzalez speeds off into his hole in the wall, I suddenly realize I really miss the Warner Bros. stores. That aside, this week’s theme was not my idea. Actually, our interpersonal highbrow … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Mice"
Gotta Go Back in Time
Posted onIt’d be so fantasically cool if the Test Track cars were DeLoreans that shot up to 88mph. Seriously, who’s with me on this? I know, Back to the Future isn’t a Disney movie but a child of the 80’s can dream. Canon EOS 30D, Canon 75-300mm USM, ISO 640, f8 1/500 My entry for Disney … Continue reading "Gotta Go Back in Time"
Photography Knowledge Contest
Posted onTHE CONTEST HAS CLOSED I’ve become quite the sweeper this year, entering and winning contests and sweepstakes, so now I’m holding my own for you to win. All you have to do is correctly answer 3 multiple choice questions, subjects that I’ve previously covered in my Light Meter blogs. Entries with the proper answers and … Continue reading "Photography Knowledge Contest"
Baby Mine
Posted onCatch Dumbo in the Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland as he soars through the air with Guests along for the ride. This portion of the park will change and expand to include 2 Dumbo rides so you won’t have to wait as long unless of course you’re going to ride them both. Canon EOS 30D, Canon 75-300mm … Continue reading "Baby Mine"
Meet the Mayor
Posted onGood morning Disney fans. I’ve recently returned from a fantastic week of playing with friends at Walt Disney World and believe me, I needed it. During one such morning stroll down Main Street, U.S.A. we came across several performers who sang and another group playing music. Joining them was Mayor Weaver, a white-haired gentleman who … Continue reading "Meet the Mayor"
This is What We Call the Muppet Store
Posted onThe Stage 1 Company Store celebrates our friends friends from the movies, television shows, records, and print ads. No, I’m not talking about Mickey. This shop is all about Jim Henson’s Muppets. You know, Big Bird, Kermit the Frog, Gonzo, Oscar the Grouch and my all-time favorite comedian, Fozzie Bear. Within the store you’ll find … Continue reading "This is What We Call the Muppet Store"
Disney Pic of the Week – Weathervanes
Posted onWe’re back again with another installment of Disney Pic of the Week and this time our attention is turned to weathervanes, an extra detail Disney adds in various locations for which you’ll want to be on the lookout. Weathervanes first caught my eye while trying to look at Disneyland’s Fantasyland from a new point of … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Weathervanes"
