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.


Muppets at the Magic Kingdom

Muppets at Walt Disney World

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A new Muppet series premiered today on Disney+ called Muppets Now. In celebration, here is a history of the Muppets at Walt Disney World. While not in production due to the new COVID-19 restrictions at the Magic Kingdom, The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History debuted back in 2016. The Muppet version of American history … Continue reading "Muppets at Walt Disney World"
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Test Track Crash Test

Mid-Summer Walt Disney World Photography Review

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As we head into mid-summer, here is a review of some photography techniques I used at Walt Disney World. You can use them in your photography at home or on vacation. Get in Close This is the number one go to technique to improve your photography today. People tend to stand back and leave a lot of … Continue reading "Mid-Summer Walt Disney World Photography Review"
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Spaceship Earth 2001

Spaceship Earth Through the Years

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I have photographed Walt Disney World since 1983. Most of those early photos need to be found and scanned. I do have thousands of digital photos (and a few scans) I can share. Spaceship Earth is a photographer magnet. It is just so “perfect” in its engineering. However, Disney has tinkered with the look in … Continue reading "Spaceship Earth Through the Years"
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Kylo Ren Stare

Face to Mask with the Dark Side at Galaxy’s Edge

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When visiting the Black Spire Outpost on Batuu inside Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, one never knows who you may come face to mask with. Kylo Ren had many people surrounding him which made for a very busy background. To separate him from the background and make him the main subject of my photo, … Continue reading "Face to Mask with the Dark Side at Galaxy’s Edge"
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Christmas on Main Street USA

Disney Pic of the Week: Christmas in July at Magic Kingdom

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Normally, I only share photos of Christmas at Walt Disney World during December. Thanks to the Hallmark Channel, my family now enjoys Christmas movies every July. Thought I would bring the holiday joy to you this month, too. The view of Main Street USA in the Magic Kingdom decked out for Christmas from the train station platform on a … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Christmas in July at Magic Kingdom"
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Liberty Belle Blue Fireworks

Blue Fireworks over the Liberty Belle

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The COVID-19 pandemic have forced the annual 4th of July firework shows to be cancelled all over the United States of America and at Walt Disney World here in 2020. When searching for a good fireworks photo to share, this one felt appropriate for the times. I set up a tripod on the wooden walkway between … Continue reading "Blue Fireworks over the Liberty Belle"
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Parade Performers

Disney Pic of the Week: Magic Kingdom Parade Dancers

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Parade cast members in the Magic Kingdom perform for the entire length of the Disney Festival of Fantasy parade from Fantasyland to the end of Main Street USA. All the while smiling and interacting with guests along the route. While the parade may not happen when it rains, Florida sunshine must be very hot to perform … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Magic Kingdom Parade Dancers"
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