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.

Expedition Everest Animal Kingdom Hidden Mickey

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Before my last trip to Walt Disney World, Steve Barret, the Hidden Mickey Guy, had just released his WDW Hidden Mickey iPhone App. The Hidden Mickey app lets you select which Walt Disney World themepark you are in and which area of the park, attraction or ride. For example, I was in the queue for … Continue reading "Expedition Everest Animal Kingdom Hidden Mickey"
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Aladdin

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Aladdin waving to guests during a parade in the Magic Kingdom.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/60s, f/5.6, ISO 450, EV +0.7, 200mm focal length This one is for my fellow photoblogger, Lisa, who’s a big fan of all Princes.
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Balloon Bust

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Here’s a simple composition of a blue Mickey Mouse balloon I took in the Magic Kingdom. Doesn’t it look nice? However, there is a major flaw to this photo. Hard to see at this size but if you click the photo, you’ll see a larger version. Can you tell me what is wrong and how … Continue reading "Balloon Bust"
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Flash Monkey

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The Festival of the Lion King in Disney’s Animal Kingdom has a unique rule which both surprised and pleased me when I first heard it: Flash photography is allowed during the entire performance. The problem though is most Point & Shoot camera’s flash are not very strong. Even when I use my Nikon SB-600 Speedlight … Continue reading "Flash Monkey"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Spaceship Earth Epcot

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As the iconic symbol of Epcot, Spaceship Earth has been photographed almost as much as Cinderella Castle. Trying to find a unique way of presenting it is nearly impossible. In fact, the photo below is me doing something I saw on flickr by another photographer. This “on the ground” prospective with the dividing concrete line … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Spaceship Earth Epcot"
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Indoor Tour of World Showcase, Part 2

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It is still raining so we will continue our tour around World Showcase and continue in the clockwise direction. Next up is the American Adventure. There is a lot of photograph inside the World Showcase host pavilion. The Voices of Liberty perform before the show, the American Heritage Gallery and the American Adventure theatre and … Continue reading "Indoor Tour of World Showcase, Part 2"
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Les Chefs de France

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Les Chefs de France restaurant’s pseudo-outdoor cafe.Nikon D70/Tokina 11-16, 1/3s, f/5.6, ISO 1600, EV +1.0, 11mm focal length France is known for it’s outdoor cafes. Disney added a pseudo-outdoor cafe area to the France pavilion’s Les Chefs de France restaurant. The glass enclosed area protects diners from the Florida weather and still gives the feeling … Continue reading "Les Chefs de France"
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Escaping the Yeti

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Screaming expeditoners hurtle down Everest to escape the Yeti.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/200s, f/5.3, ISO 200, EV +0.3, 95mm focal length Expedition EVEREST dominates Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Asia in size and sound. I found a quiet camping lantern to focus on while screaming expeditioners escaped their encounter with the Yeti in the bokehed background for my Disney … Continue reading "Escaping the Yeti"
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Indoor Tour of World Showcase, Part I

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You wake up in your room at Walt Disney World and look outside and see dark gray sky and rain falling. This can be a bit disheartening especially if you were planning on doing a lot of outdoor photography while your family enjoys the Florida sunshine. For such days may I recommend visiting Epcot. All … Continue reading "Indoor Tour of World Showcase, Part I"
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Walt Disney World at f/2.8

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Fast lenses for digital SLR cameras have a maximum aperture of f/2.8 or bigger. Except for the Nifty-Fifty which are 50mm prime lenses at f/1.8, fast lenses are expensive. Most of the lenses in this class are considered some of the best ever made. Over the last three years, I have purchased two f/2.8 lenses … Continue reading "Walt Disney World at f/2.8"
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