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: Treehouse Villa

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View of a Treehouse Villa at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa.Nikon D700/50mm, 1/80s, f/5, ISO 6400, EV 0. View of a Treehouse Villa at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa from a ferry on the Sassagoula River. I remember when these were abandoned not too long ago. Nice to see them renovated with a … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Treehouse Villa"
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No Tripod Night Photography at Disney Springs

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Disney Springs at Walt Disney World is one place I very rarely bring a tripod to at night. Mainly because there is often a restaurant reservation with family or friends involved and I like to give them a break. That does not mean my camera is left behind. With today’s digital SLR or mirrorless cameras, … Continue reading "No Tripod Night Photography at Disney Springs"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Port Orleans Riverside

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Water fountain at Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside resort.Nikon D700/50mm, 1/4s, f/4, ISO 1000, EV 0. Water fountain outside a Magnolia Bend mansion building in Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside resort at night. This was hand held using a Nift-Fifty (50mm f/1.8) lens. The color cast is from the sodium lighting used outside at POR.
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Meet the Real Doc Hudson from the Disney Movie, Cars

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Every once in awhile, the Disney fan in me meets up with a real life Disney star. During the summer, I go to a few car events in my area. A couple of weeks ago, I came across a beautiful 1951 Hudson Hornet. Yes, like many cars in the Disney animated movie Cars, “Doc” Hudson … Continue reading "Meet the Real Doc Hudson from the Disney Movie, Cars"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Bayside Marina

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Bayside Marina Waterways map near Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club resorts.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/125s, f/16, ISO 220, EV 0, 62mm Focal Length. The Bayside Marina serves both of Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club resorts on Crescent Lake. At the marina you can rent pontoon boats for a family cruise or Sea Raycers speed boats which can … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Bayside Marina"
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Fireworks and Monorails at Epcot

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A monorail passes Journey into Imagination’s Reverse Waterfall as Illuminations fireworks explode overhead.Nikon D700/Tokina 11-16mm, 15.7s, f/9, ISO 400, EV 0, 16mm Focal Length, Tripod. Scott is taking this week off to enjoy Fourth of July festivities which will include fireworks. It reminded him of this photo of a monorail passing Journey into Imagination’s Reverse … Continue reading "Fireworks and Monorails at Epcot"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Independence Day

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The Muppet’s Present…Great Moments in American History on Liberty Square.Nikon D750/24-120VR, 1/250s, f/4, ISO 100, EV +0.3, 120mm Focal Length. The citizens of the United States of America have been celebrating Independence Day for 242 years as of tomorrow. None, I can assume, have ever looked at the history of their country like the Muppets … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Independence Day"
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Fantasyland Rides in One Second

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Last week I showed you a few on ride photos. This week I want to expand on the motion aspect but from the outside of a moving ride. Returning at night to the Mad Tea Party (aka the Tea Cups) in Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom, I setup my camera with a Sigma 15mm Fisheye … Continue reading "Fantasyland Rides in One Second"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Summer

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Sandals for sale in the Keystone Clothiers store on Hollywood Blvd. Hey, it is now officially summer! Yeah! I hope you all have a wonderful Flip-Flop Summer and what better way than a by getting a His and Her set of sandals featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse from the Keystone Clothiers store on Hollywood Blvd. … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Summer"
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More Walt Disney World Ride Photography

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It has been awhile since I addressed the topic of photographing on a ride at Walt Disney World. First and foremost, you must…MUST…safely secure your camera so neither you or anyone else on the ride will be harmed. I would say this is one kind of photography, you will not be able to use a … Continue reading "More Walt Disney World Ride Photography"
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