Home Printers vs. Minilabs
Posted onHome Printers Laser Printers Laser printers are designed to print text, charts, and graphs. They are not to be used for printing photographs. Inkjet Printers Inkjets are by far the most popular of home printers. They print quickly, are inexpensive, and may include other features such as copying and faxing. Inkjets emit droplets of ink … Continue reading "Home Printers vs. Minilabs"
Taking a Break
Posted onYou know, it’s a bit funny but these “assignments” we’ve given ourselves each week is like going through photography school all over again. Take for instance this week’s theme, abstracts. That’s not something I normally go out and shoot often, as I’m a photojournalist and by nature, we record history in the making. Certainly we … Continue reading "Taking a Break"
He Can Call Me a Flower If He Wants To
Posted onSpring is in the air, my friends. Flowers will bloom, birds will sing, and insanely expensive outfits that no one will ever wear will stroll the runway. Ahh, yes, I can envision it all now and that hat is ridiculous. Surely, a good number of you will journey to the Flower and Garden Festival at … Continue reading "He Can Call Me a Flower If He Wants To"
Carousel of Progress
Posted onDid you ever imagine a time when a photo could be taken without film? I sure didn’t. Walt would call it progress. Our friend John and his family have been around a long time and their Cast Member friends will tell you that flash photography is not allowed in their theatre. That’s not a problem … Continue reading "Carousel of Progress"
Disney Pic of the Week – Reflections
Posted onThis week, Barrie, Scott, and I bring you photos that reflect…Disney…stuff. Reflections abound at the parks whether it’s glass, water, or a mirror that depicts where 7 dwarfs are at the moment. So sit back and relax as we present Reflections of Disney! (cue the fireworks) Taken while riding the Liberty Belle steamboat in Liberty … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Reflections"
Five and Dime
Posted onThe good olde days are back in Mickey’s Toontown where you can shop at the Five & Dime. Merchandise may change but generally you’ll find household items, candy, snacks, and stationery. Mickey’s Toontown is full of vibrant primary colors which give it a sunshine day kind of feeling. Disneyland, Anaheim, California
Quick Tips for Quick Portraits
Posted onWho wouldn’t want to be able to pull off a quick nice portrait while vacationing? Scott, that was rhetorical. There are those moments when you and your friends and family have stopped moving and you think, ooh, time for pictures! Let’s examine this photograph closely. I’ll point out what you want to avoid and what … Continue reading "Quick Tips for Quick Portraits"
My Name is Brian and I Sell Balloons
Posted onOne of the delights on Main Street is seeing bunches of balloons being carried (and sold) by Cast Members. They colorfully bounce about and sway in the breeze. Balloons have been photographed trillions (I counted) of times just for the simple reason that they make us happy. Before hurling myself to the ground for this … Continue reading "My Name is Brian and I Sell Balloons"
Don’t Try This at Home
Posted onI find that there’s an epidemic happening with digital camera users, people placing their fingers or thumbs in front of the lens. Certainly this has to do with the shape and design of cameras, most commonly those with internal zooms. For example, the Sony DSC-T77. Since the lens is very small and in the upper … Continue reading "Don’t Try This at Home"
