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When I think of Adventureland, my mind conjures up the sound of beating drums, the greenery of the jungle and the scent of gasoline and it places them all in Disneyland. What can I tell ya, I’m a Disneyland girl at heart. My entry this week is what’s above you as you exit Walt Disney’s … Continue reading "They’re Watching You"
Batteries 101 & 102 Revisited
Posted onIn honor of Earth Day, I’m recycling my first two AllEars.Net blog entries. Wait, it gets better. I’m recycling battery blogs. Thank you, thank you. We bloggers have had an incredible increase in the number of readers and so a good percentage of you may have never read what I am re-posting. For those of … Continue reading "Batteries 101 & 102 Revisited"
Disney Pic of the Week: Adventureland!
Posted onAdventureland, the subject of our Disney Pic of the Week is home to enchanted Tiki Birds, Aladdin’s Magic Carpets, singing Caribbean Pirates and the ingenious Swiss Family Treehouse. Let’s not forget the most grueling attraction of all, the Jungle Cruise! Where else in Walt Disney World are you held captive in a small boat by … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Adventureland!"
June Disney World Calendar
Posted onThis month’s calendar is from Canada in Epcot’s World Showcase. I know for some of us, it seems like a long time away before we see blooming roses. Hang in there though – it’s not as far off as you might think. June is only six weeks away! You will need to have Adobe Reader … Continue reading "June Disney World Calendar"
Where in the World #82
Posted onThis was Challenge #81: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2009 Jack Spence, Nikon D80, 1/250s shutter, f/8, ISO 400 Jack was right, this one was hard. Most people, understandably, thought it was taken in front of the Great Movie Ride in Hollywood Studios. This picture actually comes from the Planet Hollywood merchandise shop, outside … Continue reading "Where in the World #82"
It’s a Hard Knock Life
Posted onI spent 6 months helping my cousins in Miami take care of their two tortoises. By taking care, I mean I tossed lettuce into their pens and on occasion let them out separately to walk around the yard. This meant keeping the puppy away from the tortoises, and the dog, and the parrot, the snakes, … Continue reading "It’s a Hard Knock Life"
More on Portraits
Posted onThis is a follow up to Lisa’s excellent Quick Tips for Quick Portraits article where she showed how to create a portrait of AllEars.net founder, Deb Wills. The only thing I wish to add is many times we are taking these photos in bright Florida sun or in the shade where our favorite Disney characters … Continue reading "More on Portraits"
Baby Gator
Posted onA baby American Alligator is warmed by light in the Conservation Station of Rafiki’s Planet Watch.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/25s, f/5.6, ISO 200, 150mm Focal Length For my Disney Pic of the Week for Reptiles and Amphibians I choose this baby American Alligator, a reptile, which was enjoying a warm greenish light in the Conservation Station of … Continue reading "Baby Gator"
My Disneyland Birthday Extravaganza: The Wrap Up
Posted onMy vacation only had three days left, including this one. With our camera equipment, snacks, and lists packed up and ready to go, Yoli and I headed back to Disneyland one last time for the week. Our mission was to run around like lunatics (that’s our norm), hit the attractions and get work done for … Continue reading "My Disneyland Birthday Extravaganza: The Wrap Up"
Disney Pics of the Week – Reptiles and Amphibians
Posted onA reptile is a cold-blooded vertebrate (an animal with a backbone) that lays eggs and has scales or plates on its skin. An amphibian is an animal that can live in both air and water. Amphibians can breathe air with their lungs and can absorb oxygen through their skin. It’s been a long time since … Continue reading "Disney Pics of the Week – Reptiles and Amphibians"
