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Epcot’s 25th Rededication Ceremony – Part 1
Posted onIt really was a beautiful morning which was good since we spent a lot of time waiting. Even though Spaceship Earth remained closed for renovations, it made the perfect backdrop for the festivities against the blue sky. I purchased a limited edition T-shirt and a Figment for myself which took quite a bit of time. … Continue reading "Epcot’s 25th Rededication Ceremony – Part 1"
Focus on Disney World – Composition
Posted onCopyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/18-200VR, 1/250s shutter, f5.7 Most of us take a lot of snapshots when we are on vacation – quick photos of our traveling companions standing in front of their favorite attractions. We’re happy when we catch them with their eyes open or a smile on their face. Then we … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Composition"
Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #8
Posted onThis was Challenge #7: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/18-200VR, 1/500s shutter, f5.7 And the winner is” Marie Bertini! Marie was the first to correctly identify this photo as the Zendrum played by the Village Beatniks in Animal Kingdom. You can usually find them rocking out near the Flame Tree … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #8"
Epcot Friday 9/28/07 Part 2
Posted onAfter leaving the Festival Center at Wonders of Life I stopped in MouseGears. Folks have said there were some “retro” T-Shirts for sale and I wanted to get one. 3/4 Sleeve shirt $26.00 Yellow Retro Shirt $24.00 I inquired about the special 25th Anniversary merchandise, but Cast Members were mum. They would only say that … Continue reading "Epcot Friday 9/28/07 Part 2"
Epcot – Sunday 9/30/07 Part 1
Posted onFor those of you wondering where the rest of Friday and all of Saturday’s reports are, well, I’ll have to fill them in later. Today I want to tell you about the start of Celebration 25. If you are just tuning in here are the previous blogs: Part 1 – Epcot Turns 25 Journey into … Continue reading "Epcot – Sunday 9/30/07 Part 1"
Epcot – Sunday 9/30/07 Part 2
Posted onAfter our lunch break, the Celebration 25 history walks reconvenied at the Living Seas, or rather, the Seas with Nemo and Friends. The Land… from Kitchen Kaberet to Food Rocks to Soarin’ Journey into Imagination becomes Journey into Your Imagination. Spaceship Earth A surprise guest appearance by Epcot Vice President, Jim MacPhee.
Beci’s Birthday on the water
Posted onWhat’s more fun at Disney than a birthday party? Well, maybe staying in the Cinderella Castle Suite? No, Beci’s Birthday Party had to be even more fun. Recently, my wife Vickie and I were honored to be invited to a surprise birthday party for Beci Mahnken. Many of you know her as the head cheese … Continue reading "Beci’s Birthday on the water"
Epcot and more…
Posted onMy trip Thursday night started off a little iffy. Planes were very delayed due to weather in other areas. My 7:15pm flight didn’t leave until 11pm! Meaning I wasn’t in my room until 2:00am. Not a great way to start off a jam packed 4 day trip. Things quickly changed for the better and it’s … Continue reading "Epcot and more…"
Photographic Innoventions: Google’s Picasa
Posted onGoogle’s free photo editing software, Picasa, is a simple to use way to enhance, clean up or fix your digital photographs. I have been impressed with what I have learned in the few days I have used Picasa. It has given me a way to fix some high contrast images I took during this year’s … Continue reading "Photographic Innoventions: Google’s Picasa"
