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.

Epcot Christmas Greetings

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Epcot’s 2008 Christmas Tree.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/8s, f/3.5, 640 ISO, EV +0.3, 18mm Focal Length Being as this is the last Photographic Innoventions before Christmas, I wanted to wish you and yours a safe and peaceful holiday season no matter where you live in the world. Merry Christmas, Everyone! I’ll be back in two weeks with … Continue reading "Epcot Christmas Greetings"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Kids

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Kids at a Disney park. Brings smiles to our faces, doesn’t it? Whether you have them or not, kids show the pure Disney spirit in their faces when they feel the magic of walking down Main Street USA with Cinderella’s Castle and Fantasyland awaiting them. My daughters grew up at Walt Disney World and when … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Kids"
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Highway in the Sky

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For years I was convinced I was seeing the future of public transportation when I would see the Disneyland Monorail on television. When I first visited Walt Disney World I marvelled at the ease I could get from Epcot to the Magic Kingdom. The monorail system is quiet, comfortable and gives a scenic view of … Continue reading "Highway in the Sky"
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Polynesian Breakfast Favorite

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Tonga Toast, here presented by my lovely daughter, is my Disney Pic of the Week for the theme of Food. This decadent, deep-fried breakfast favorite has been served at Kona Café in Disney’s Polynesian Resort for more than a quarter of a century. Sourdough bread, bananas, sugar and cinnamon are all it takes to make … Continue reading "Polynesian Breakfast Favorite"
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Disney dSLR Travel Kit

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As I was thinking about my upcoming trip to Walt Disney World (leaving in just 5 days!), I thought you might be interested in what I bring and why. I laid out the equipment in the photo below. Last year, Lisa gave us her list for an upcoming trip. Scottwdw’s Disney Photo Travel Kit dSLR … Continue reading "Disney dSLR Travel Kit"
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Indoor Flash Photography Tips

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A couple of weeks ago I mentioned a technique called “Dragging the Shutter” when it came to photographing lighting displays at Walt Disney World. This technique is also very useful for indoor photography. First, let me show you what a typical straight on flash photo looks like. The image below of a chef working his … Continue reading "Indoor Flash Photography Tips"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Landscaping

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Disney Imagineers use plants from all over the world to create landscaping for places not thought of or finding “look-alike” replacements which will grow in central Florida. Landscaping at Walt Disney World is our theme for this week’s Disney Pic of the Week. Landscaping of the 110-acre African savannah at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is a … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Landscaping"
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2nd Annual dSLR Christmas Gift Giving Guide

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Another year, another Black Friday is almost upon us. I’d like to add to the list I started last year giving you some more ideas for gift giving if you own or know somebody who does own, a digital SLR camera. More Great Photography Books Bryan Peterson is back this year with a follow up … Continue reading "2nd Annual dSLR Christmas Gift Giving Guide"
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Boardwalk Wakes Up

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Disney’s Boardwalk comes to life after sunset.Nikon Coolpix 995, 1/15s, f/2.6, 400 ISO, 0 EV Disney’s Boardwalk Resort Area comes alive after sunset with arcade games, entertainers and kiosks selling popcorn, drinks and other yummy snacks. I took this from a balcony overlooking the Boardwalk with my Nikon Coolpix 995 digital camera. Due to the … Continue reading "Boardwalk Wakes Up"
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Golden Restaurants at Downtown Disney

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Cap’n Jack’s and Rainforest Cafe restaurants at Downtown Disney Marketplace.Nikon D70/18-70G, 1/250s, f/8, 200 ISO, +0.3 EV, 56mm Focal Length Any time you can take pictures during the Golden Hour of the day, they just have a wonderful look about them. Downtown Disney Marketplace was the first area in Lake Buena Vista Disney developed and … Continue reading "Golden Restaurants at Downtown Disney"
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