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.


Germany Before and After Photo Editing

Epcot Germany Pavilion from Fisheye to (almost) Normal

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Even when I had a Fisheye lens on my camera, I could not help myself to take a photo of the Germany pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase. Germany is so different then all the other countries with a wide open and welcoming courtyard with the statue of St. George on his horse in the center. … Continue reading "Epcot Germany Pavilion from Fisheye to (almost) Normal"
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Cinderella Castle Replacement Sky

Replacing a Cinderella Castle Sky

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One of the advantages of an early morning advanced dining reservation in the Magic Kingdom is there are only a few people around. Allowed me to get this photo with a nearly empty park. Another thing you get in Florida is a cloudless blue sky. In the past, if I wanted to change the sky, … Continue reading "Replacing a Cinderella Castle Sky"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Tree of Life Before COVID-19

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I photographed the Tree of Life in Disney’s Animal Kingdom a week before Walt Disney World closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It may be a long time before we will see maskless guests again in the parks. In this case, I wanted to include people in my photo to show the size of the tree in relation … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Tree of Life Before COVID-19"
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Editing Friendship Boat on Epcot’s World Showcase Lagoon

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Here is another way to edit a photo to bring out more detail from a flat looking scene. I enjoy riding in and photographing the Friendship boats which cruise Epcot’s World Showcase Lagoon. In this first photo, the clouds are rather flat looking above the pavilions and the trees do not show a lot of definition. … Continue reading "Editing Friendship Boat on Epcot’s World Showcase Lagoon"
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Canada Pavilion

Summer Break 2020 Part 2

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If all is going according to plan, Canada is hosting the return of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs right now. You can be rest assured, I will be getting my fill of all the hockey action as I watch as many of the games as I can. I will also be researching, processing and planning more … Continue reading "Summer Break 2020 Part 2"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Tree of Life Elephant Falls

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The Tree of Life in Disney’s Animal Kingdom is full of details with animals and birds sculptured for its roots to the tallest branches. Here is a detail I point out to people when they first see come upon the tree. The Nikon 28-300VR Superzoom’s stabilization is amazing and allowed me to hand hold it at … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Tree of Life Elephant Falls"
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Summer Break 2020 Part 1

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I do not know about you but there have been many mornings in 2020 where I have felt like Mickey here. With that in mind, I am taking a two week Summer Break from blogging. I will return with more photos, tips and techniques for the Walt Disney World photographer. Enjoy your summer and stay safe! I … Continue reading "Summer Break 2020 Part 1"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Tree of Life Natural

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This month I will be sharing photos of the Tree of Life in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. I have found a few angles where you can make the Tree of Life look like if it really existed in Africa. Here I got in close to the rope in front of the icon and carefully framed the scene … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Tree of Life Natural"
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