Scott Thomas

Scott's "Photographic Innoventions" blog focuses on intermediate to advanced photography concepts and techniques relevant for Point and Shoot and Digital SLR cameras.

Photographing the Main Street Electrical Parade

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Main Street Electrical Parade title float with Mickey Mouse.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/30s, f/3.5, ISO 1600, EV +0.3, 28mm focal length, rear-sync flash The last time I had an opportunity to photograph the Main Street Electrical parade (MSEP, for short) in the Magic Kingdom, I was using a film camera. I did all right but I was … Continue reading "Photographing the Main Street Electrical Parade"
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Picture if you will

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When using an ultra wide angle lens like the Tokina 11-16mm remember to get up close to the main subject of the photo. That is what I did when I photographed the ride photo kiosk you see upon getting off the Tower of Terror elevator. I was a mere six inches from the Picture if … Continue reading "Picture if you will"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Downtown Disney

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Downtown Disney, Disney’s entertainment and shopping district at Walt Disney World, has gone through numerous changes since I first started going to Walt Disney World back in 1983. Disney will again be changing Downtown Disney with the announcement of a new Waterfront District called Hyperion Wharf by 2013 just last week. My family has enjoyed … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Downtown Disney"
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Grab the Light

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I have harped on always being ready and alert when you are touring the Walt Disney World resort. Here’s another example. After leaving the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, I was headed over to see the finale show of the American Idol Experience. I looked around and noticed a very interesting sky. Storm clouds to … Continue reading "Grab the Light"
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Big Ears

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The Earful Tower at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/320s, f/9, ISO 200, EV 0, 112mm focal length For my Disney Pic of the Week on Mouse Ears I choose the ones with a hat size of 342-3/8 which can be seen during the Backlot Tour on the Earful Tower at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
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Tony Dorsett, NFL Running Back

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NFL Hall of Famer Tony Dorsett during ESPN: The Weekend at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/250s, f/5.6, ISO 200, EV +0.3, 200mm focal length I attended ESPN: The Weekend at Disney’s Hollywood Studios back in 2009. After taking a motorcade down Hollywood Blvd., famous sports figures took to the stage in front of the Sorcerer’s … Continue reading "Tony Dorsett, NFL Running Back"
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No Tripod? No Problem.

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What if you do not have or want a tripod with you when vacationing at Walt Disney World and you still want to steady your camera? Do a search for camera bean bags or pods like the one pictured here. This model goes by the name of Cam Pod and is a specially designed bean … Continue reading "No Tripod? No Problem."
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Photographing Fireworks – Part 2

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Last week I talked about how I photograph fireworks at Walt Disney World. This week I will use the same technique of a tripod, cable shutter release and setting the shutter speed to Bulb in Manual exposure mode. This allows me to control how long the shutter will be open. So, what’s different? I am … Continue reading "Photographing Fireworks – Part 2"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster

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Walt Disney World has a good mix of rides and attractions. If you like thrill rides, you have Splash Mountain, Expedition Everest and others. Another thing Disney Imagineers do is make their thrill rides fun with their immersive story telling and innovations. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is no different as it … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster"
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Photographing Fireworks – Part 1

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Before I left for Walt Disney World a couple of weeks ago, I asked if there was anything you would like me to cover. I got an inquiry about how to photograph the firework shows at the Magic Kingdom. As luck would have it, I saw two different ones: HalloWishes (which I’ll cover this week) … Continue reading "Photographing Fireworks – Part 1"
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