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.

Picture This! Mailbag: Camera Bags

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We received the following inquiry recently to the Picture This! blog from reader Sharon. Since flattery was used, Barrie, Lisa and myself give her our opinions. It also lead me to updating a piece of my equipment. I LOVE the Picture This blog! I have learned countless tips and been inspired many times from reading … Continue reading "Picture This! Mailbag: Camera Bags"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Norway

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Norway, in Epcot’s World Showcase, is the subject of our Disney Pic of the Week. Like all the World Showcase pavilions, Norway has a lot to explore and many details easily overlooked. Recently, Disney replaced the Viking Ship play area with a flower garden but some of the remains of the ship where kept in … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Norway"
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Tripod vs. Hand Held Comparison

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In my recent article on Using a Tripod at Walt Disney World, I talked about the advantages of using a tripod over trying to hand hold a camera when light levels are low like at night. This week I want to show you by comparing two photographs of the same subject using both techiques. I … Continue reading "Tripod vs. Hand Held Comparison"
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Dopey and Snow White

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Topiaries of Snow White and Dopey dancing in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/250s, f/3.5, ISO 200, EV -1.0, 18mm Focal Length I wonder if Dopey is thinking of auditioning for the American Idol Experience as he and Snow White are dancing in Disney’s Hollywood Studios which I’ve selected for my Disney Pic of the Week … Continue reading "Dopey and Snow White"
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No Pedaling for You, Lisa!

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Lisa is none too pleased about being to short to pedal a Surrey Bike.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/250s, f/5, ISO 200, EV -0.3, 62mm Focal Length For my Disney Pic of the Week on Humor, I wanted to share poor Lisa’s reaction to finding out she was too short to pedal the Surrey Bikes around the Epcot … Continue reading "No Pedaling for You, Lisa!"
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Of Comments, Feedback & Questions

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Over the past couple of months, the bloggers here at AllEars.Net have asked for some improvements to our blogs. The fabulous AllEars.Net Tech Team sprang into action and gave us links for people to easily leave us Comments and Feedback. They also improved navigation so you can easily go back in history or move between … Continue reading "Of Comments, Feedback & Questions"
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Using a Tripod at WDW

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Hollywood Studios Entrance.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 30s, f/16, ISO 200, +0.3 EV, 170mm Focal length, Tripod I have never carried a tripod into a Walt Disney World park until my last trip. I thought it would be too much trouble and a bother. However, if you plan ahead, it can be done without too much disruption to … Continue reading "Using a Tripod at WDW"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Adventureland!

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Adventureland, the subject of our Disney Pic of the Week is home to enchanted Tiki Birds, Aladdin’s Magic Carpets, singing Caribbean Pirates and the ingenious Swiss Family Treehouse. Let’s not forget the most grueling attraction of all, the Jungle Cruise! Where else in Walt Disney World are you held captive in a small boat by … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Adventureland!"
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More on Portraits

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This is a follow up to Lisa’s excellent Quick Tips for Quick Portraits article where she showed how to create a portrait of AllEars.net founder, Deb Wills. The only thing I wish to add is many times we are taking these photos in bright Florida sun or in the shade where our favorite Disney characters … Continue reading "More on Portraits"
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Baby Gator

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A baby American Alligator is warmed by light in the Conservation Station of Rafiki’s Planet Watch.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/25s, f/5.6, ISO 200, 150mm Focal Length For my Disney Pic of the Week for Reptiles and Amphibians I choose this baby American Alligator, a reptile, which was enjoying a warm greenish light in the Conservation Station of … Continue reading "Baby Gator"
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