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.

Disney Pic of the Week: Movie Set Sign

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If there is one thing a Disney themepark has plenty of it’s SIGNS. Signs telling you where you parked, what bus to take, when a show starts, who to see, and how to use the emergency bag in Mission: Space. There are humorous signs, serious signs, small signs, huge signs and purple road signs. So, … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Movie Set Sign"
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Get Yourself in those Disney Vacation Photos!

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If you are the photographer of your family, chances are you are not in very many photos for holidays, vacatons, birthdays or other occassions. I would guess I’m in less than 100 photos of the thousands of photos I have in boxes, albums and on my hard drives. You may be in more if other … Continue reading "Get Yourself in those Disney Vacation Photos!"
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Inside the Tower of Terror

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Tower of Terror Lobby.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/15s, f/3.5, 800 ISO, -0.6 EV, 18mm Focal length For years I tried to take indoor photographs at Walt Disney World with very little success until I got the combination of the Nikon D70 digital SLR and the Nikon 18-200VR lens. Between the camera’s ability to take acceptable images up … Continue reading "Inside the Tower of Terror"
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The Plaza Restaurant – Magic Kingdom

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People checking in for their dining reservation at The Plaza Restaurant on Main Street USA.Nikon D70/18-70G, 1/160s, f/6.3, 200 ISO, +0.3 EV, 18mm Focal Length Do you think Main Street USA ends at Casey’s Corner and the Plaza Ice Cream Palor? It actually extends around both corners to include the Crystal Palace and Plaza Restaurants. … Continue reading "The Plaza Restaurant – Magic Kingdom"
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Don’t forget!

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My daughter and her beau walking on New York Street in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/200s, f/7.1, 200 ISO, 0 EV, 18mm Focal length While I enjoy taking pictures of all the buildings, scenery, characters, parades and shows at Walt Disney World. I am there to enjoy it with my family, too. My daughters have … Continue reading "Don’t forget!"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Recreation

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Believe it or not, there’s a whole lot you can do at Walt Disney World besides spending time in one of the themeparks. Besides swimming at your resort, there are all sorts of recreational activities like golf, minature golf, surfing, tennis, horseback riding, parasailing, waterskiing, driving a race car and fishing. What did you say? … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Recreation"
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Maharajah Jungle Trek Photo Tips

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Komodo Dragon on the Maharajah Jungle Trek The Maharajah Jungle Trek is a walking trail featuring the beautiful and powerful Asian Tigers. Unlike the Kilimanjaro Safari (see link below), you can take your time viewing the animals. At least until those with you bug you to move on. You will need a camera that can … Continue reading "Maharajah Jungle Trek Photo Tips"
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Meals with Character

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Snuggling up with Eeyore in the Magic Kingdom’s Crystal Palace restaurant.Nikon Coolpix 995, 1/30s, f/2.8, 100 ISO, 0 EV The best and easiest way to meet and greet characters at Walt Disney World is to attend a Character Meal. There the characters come to you as you sit at your table. The characters will interact … Continue reading "Meals with Character"
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Alpha Male Gorilla

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The Alpha Male Gorilla as seen from the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail.Nikon D70/80-200D, 1/60s, f/5.6, 400 ISO, +0.3 EV, 200mm Focal Length After disembarking from your Kilimanjaro Safari, I recommend taking the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail back to the African village of Harambe in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. From the trail, you may come face to … Continue reading "Alpha Male Gorilla"
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MagicMeets Hersheypark Fahrenheit Experience

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All I can say is if it wasn’t for the MagicMeets Fahrenheit ERT (Early Ride Time), I would never have had the chance to ride this great coaster. Once the doors opened to the public, there was a two hour wait to get on for most of the day. I got to ride it four … Continue reading "MagicMeets Hersheypark Fahrenheit Experience"
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