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.

R2-D2

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R2-D2 readies your Starspeeder to Endor in the Star Tours queue.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/60s, f/5.6, ISO 1600, EV +1.0, 170mm Focal Length The Star Wars saga started back in 1977 when home entertainment was a TV hooked up to a stereo system with large speakers. VHS tape, DVD and Blu Ray Hi-Def players still in the … Continue reading "R2-D2"
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Caribbean Clock Tower

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The clock tower overlooking the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/250s, f/8, ISO 200, EV +0.3, 135mm Focal Length There are a lot of clocks in Walt Disney World. So, of course, Lisa and I pick the same clock near the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction for our Disney Pic of the Week on … Continue reading "Caribbean Clock Tower"
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Digital Photography Beginner’s Guide

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This month marks three years I have been writing weekly (more or less) on the Picture This! Photoblog here at AllEars.net. The questions Lisa got from her inquiry last week got me to thinking in the last three years, many of you have upgraded to better cameras which give you more control. With that in … Continue reading "Digital Photography Beginner’s Guide"
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Animal Portraits

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In the past I have shown you a portrait of a Wood Stork but I never went into details as to how to make a good animal portrait. The principles are the same as a good human portrait. Good lighting, good background, sharp focus, fill the frame (or crop after) and good exposure. In most … Continue reading "Animal Portraits"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Trains

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The Walt Disney World Railroad consists of four locomotives purchased from United Railways of Yucatan in 1969, shipped to Florida, renovated and renamed. They travel the 1.5 mile circuit around the Magic Kingdom daily and if you stand on the walkway between Toon Town and Tomorrowland, the engineers will put on a show of steam … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Trains"
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Tune-In Lounge

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Tune-In Lounge outside of the 50’s Prime Time Cafe.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/20s, f/3.5, ISO 400, EV +1.0, 18mm Focal Length Where can you enjoy a cold one at a bar while watching black and white clips from the original Mickey Mouse Club and other 1950’s TV sitcoms? The Tune-In Lounge outside the 50’s Prime Time Cafe … Continue reading "Tune-In Lounge"
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Want a Job in a Jungle?

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The Jungle Cruise contractor is always looking for people to join their various offices around the world’s most famous jungles. They must be a fast growing company to be needing so many new recruits. Opportunities for employment abound on the Jungle Cruise.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/60s, f/5, ISO 320, EV +0.3, 56mm Focal Length
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How Many Balloons…

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The last time we talked I was talking about a blurred balloon. That lead me to ask the question of how many balloons are sold at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. I asked the All Ears team, they didn’t know. I asked Lou Mongello, author of Walt Disney World Trivia Books, Volumes One and Two, … Continue reading "How Many Balloons…"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Park Entertainment

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Our Disney Pic of the Week will feature Park Entertainment. Walt Disney World is full of technological marvels and rides which immerse us into a place of fantasy. However, it is the people, the Cast Members, who make the parks come alive. In each park there are musical and entertainment cast members and troops which … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Park Entertainment"
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Balloon Bust SOLVED!

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Last week I showed you a photo of a Mickey Mouse balloon hanging out in the Magic Kingdom: Balloon Bust. I told you there was a flaw with the photo. I asked you to find it and tell me how I could avoid it in the future. I had 12 comments. Thank you! Only two … Continue reading "Balloon Bust SOLVED!"
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