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 Springs Buena Vista Palace at Night

Disney Springs Restaurants at Night

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With all that is going in the world, I have been working on older photos from Walt Disney World when I came upon this set from a night time visit to Disney Springs back in 2016. After eating at Chef Art Smith’s Homecoming Restaurant, I took this photo before exploring the shops of Disney Springs. … Continue reading "Disney Springs Restaurants at Night"
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Polynesian Village Monorail Station

Scenes from Three Walt Disney World Resorts

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When visiting resorts, I try to find iconic locations and times of day. All Walt Disney World resorts from Values to Deluxes are beautiful and unique. I find photographing them both challenging and enjoyable. Waiting for a bus at Disney’s Pop Century Resort, I turned around and saw the clouds give a wonderful backdrop to the … Continue reading "Scenes from Three Walt Disney World Resorts"
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Cosmic Rays Server

Disney Pic of the Week: Magic Kingdom Food Server

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Looking for a good burger? My favorite can be found in the Magic Kingdom at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café in Tomorrowland. My favorite Cast Members inside Cosmic Ray’s are the food servers behind the counter. These servers work consistently feeding the thousands of guests who come in to eat and enjoy Sonny Eclipse entertaining in the … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Magic Kingdom Food Server"
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Gorilla Sign Language

Gorilla Photography at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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It is not every walk on the Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail in Disney’s Animal Kingdom which is photographically satisfying. Often the Gorillas are either not moving or hiding behind trees. However, on most visits, the bachelor troup is often very active. While gorillas can walk upright on their back legs, they knuckle walk most of … Continue reading "Gorilla Photography at Disney’s Animal Kingdom"
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Barber Cast Member

Disney Pic of the Week: Magic Kingdom Barber

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There is a very special set of Cast Members inside the Harmony Barber Shop on Main Street USA in the Magic Kingdom who give fun and magical haircuts to all Disney guests. I have featured this cast member in past articles about the Harmony Barber Shop. You can see one here: My First Haircut at the … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Magic Kingdom Barber"
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Plaza Restaurant Calm Night

Calm Nights at Walt Disney World

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One of my favorite photography things to do at Walt Disney World is to linger late into the night in one of the parks with camera, tripod and the beauty of a still evening. Behind the Flame Tree BBQ in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, there is a seating area which overlooks this scene of Expedition EVEREST. Using … Continue reading "Calm Nights at Walt Disney World"
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Train Engineer

Disney Pic of the Week: Magic Kingdom Train Engineer

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Back in April, I asked for ideas for future Disney Pic of the Week themes. K. Miller suggested in this time of Cast Member furloughs until Walt Disney World re-opens again, we should salute them. I wholeheartedly agree! The train engineers at Magic Kingdom always give me a good show when they see me photographing them. I always … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Magic Kingdom Train Engineer"
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Lieutenant Bek

Day in the Life at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Here is my Day in the Life at Disney’s Hollywood Studios from early March, 2020 before the closure because of COVID-19. Will give you tips and links as I bring you all with me. If you drive to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and park, do not forget to photograph the location of your vehicle. I have seen plenty … Continue reading "Day in the Life at Disney’s Hollywood Studios"
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Rivers of Americas

Disney Pic of the Week: Rivers

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There are a few rivers found at Walt Disney World.  You can take a boat ride down the Sassagoula River to Disney Springs from the Port Orleans resorts, take a spiritual ride on the Na’vi River in Disney’s Animal Kingdom or be entertained on a boat ride with The Three Caballeros  in Epcot’s Mexico pavilion. The most famous one … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Rivers"
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