Have you ever walked by something and not noticed it? Shake your head, c’mon. I can promise you I never noticed a series of animal-influenced sculptures in Asia over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. They’re pushed back from the “street” and up what looks like a ramp, somewhere between the restrooms and Yak & Yeti. Helpful, … Continue reading "Hey! Hey! It’s a Monkey"
Under the Moon
Posted onGuten Tag! My name is Claus Stoughton and this is the story of my beloved village, Dispolok in Germany. We’re best known for constructing passenger trains. From where I sit, I can see everything that happens in town. I enjoy sitting up here, it’s quieter, the air is fresh, and my job as a lookout … Continue reading "Under the Moon"
Archery Experience Review
Posted onNormally when I use the word “shoot” in my blogs I’m speaking about photography but this time I’m talking about archery. Stand back kids because I’ve got a bow and a handful of arrows and I know how to use them (again). Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground offers archery lessons every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday … Continue reading "Archery Experience Review"
Disney Pic of the Week – Merchandise Displays
Posted onShopping, it’s a popular past time of people all over this great world of ours. In hopes of fulfilling Guests’ buying desires, the folks at Disney have produced a plethora of collectibles, plush, clothing, pins, stationery, and so forth for you to buy and take home. Perhaps even buy a gift for me or someone … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Merchandise Displays"
La Montaña de Pasión
Posted onWhen I traveled to the Magic Kingdom en el Enero with my list de las fotos that I needed for upcoming Disney Pic of the Week blogs, Splash Mountain was cerrado. This meant I couldn’t get the new shots I wanted and I had ideas, ideas that are awaiting my next trip. I dug through … Continue reading "La Montaña de Pasión"
Go Greener
Posted onKermit the Frog said, “It’s not easy being green.” How you interpret his statement can be far and wide from what someone else ascertains. If you ask me, which no one did but it’s my blog so I’ll do what I want, Kermit is referring to the lack of proper exposure of his green skin. … Continue reading "Go Greener"
Welcome Home!
Posted onDo you own DVC? I do. I buy them in packs of 6 from Panasonic for my Canon ZR100 camcorder. Each Digital Video Cassette records for 60 minutes. :looks at the Disney Pic of the Week schedule again: Do you own DVC? I don’t, but I’ve taken a few tours of model units at the … Continue reading "Welcome Home!"
Cruisin’ the Nile
Posted onAs we embark on this journey thru Adventureland please keep lenses inside the boat at all times. At no point will we come to a stop so be ready and get your camera settings dialed in now. On a day like this, try ISO 400 and set the camera to Shutterspeed Priority (TV) of 1/180 … Continue reading "Cruisin’ the Nile"
Night Light
Posted onTake a small village, add some stores and carts selling handcrafted works of art, a restaurant serving aromatic, flavorful comida, and an adventurous boat ride, put it all together and make it consistently night time and you have Epcot’s Mexico pavilion. Set inside an Aztec temple, La Plaza de los Amigos always has perfect weather, … Continue reading "Night Light"
Disney Pic of the Week – Princesses
Posted onLittle girls admire Disney princesses and want to be just like them when they grow up. A good number of them point out they can live without the step-mother from hell, devious witch serpeants, curses, villains, and such. It’s the fairy tale love story they want and the various dresses, gowns, and shoes, of course. … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Princesses"
