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Aargh!!

February 21, 2009 by Barrie Brewer

Copyright Â© 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200VR lens, 1/40s shutter, f3.8, ISO 500 I know it might not seem like it, but this be my Pic of the Week for shops, Matey! This gruesome trio will greet you as you enter the World of Disney store at Downtown Disney. They are in the pirate … Continue reading "Aargh!!"

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Panning for Gold

February 20, 2009 by Scott Thomas

The technique of panning to convey a sense of motion is one that takes practice. Instead of worrying about depth of field as you would for a landscape or a portrait, slow shutter speeds and steady hands are what is needed to get a good panned photo. For unlike most photography, panning means you move … Continue reading "Panning for Gold"

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Five and Dime

February 19, 2009 by Lisa Berton

The good olde days are back in Mickey’s Toontown where you can shop at the Five & Dime. Merchandise may change but generally you’ll find household items, candy, snacks, and stationery. Mickey’s Toontown is full of vibrant primary colors which give it a sunshine day kind of feeling. Disneyland, Anaheim, California

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Quick Tips for Quick Portraits

February 18, 2009 by Lisa Berton

Who wouldn’t want to be able to pull off a quick nice portrait while vacationing? Scott, that was rhetorical. There are those moments when you and your friends and family have stopped moving and you think, ooh, time for pictures! Let’s examine this photograph closely. I’ll point out what you want to avoid and what … Continue reading "Quick Tips for Quick Portraits"

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Disney Pic of the Week: MouseGear

February 17, 2009 by Scott Thomas

Let’s see, I introduced Restaurants, Merchandise and now Shops for the Disney Pic of the Week. I’m sensing another kind of theme myself here. Barrie? Lisa? Care to comment? Well, since I used the Epcot Pin Station for Merchandise, I’ll stay in Epcot with a photo of the neon lighted MouseGear store which is the … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: MouseGear"

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April Disney World Calendar

February 16, 2009 by Barrie Brewer

Here’s your calendar for April. Most everyone will recognize this guy as the pirate on the Pirates of the Caribbean sign in the Magic Kingdom. I think he’s looking for spring – I know I sure am! You will need to have Adobe Reader on your computer to download the calendar(s). Just click on the … Continue reading "April Disney World Calendar"

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Where in the World #73

February 15, 2009 by Barrie Brewer

This was Challenge #72: And here’s the answer: Copyright Â© 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1s shutter, f/4.5 This is the Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade in the Magic Kingdom. I knew this one would be a little tough, that’s why I included just a tiny bit of the target as a clue. You’ll have a … Continue reading "Where in the World #73"

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My Name is Brian and I Sell Balloons

February 14, 2009 by Lisa Berton

One of the delights on Main Street is seeing bunches of balloons being carried (and sold) by Cast Members. They colorfully bounce about and sway in the breeze. Balloons have been photographed trillions (I counted) of times just for the simple reason that they make us happy. Before hurling myself to the ground for this … Continue reading "My Name is Brian and I Sell Balloons"

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Rule Breaking with Symmetry

February 13, 2009 by Scott Thomas

Symmetry in it’s purest sense is an object which, if cut directly down the middle, would be mirror images of each other. It’s one of the ways to break the Rule of Thirds correctly. Hope that doesn’t confuse you. It’s easy to find a symmetrical object but the images I’ve chosen to show you here … Continue reading "Rule Breaking with Symmetry"

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Guest Services Cast Member

February 12, 2009 by Scott Thomas

Guest Services Cast Member processes an Annual Pass for a guest.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/30s, f/4.5, 200 ISO, +0.3 EV, 36mm Focal Length Cast Members, or CMs for short, make the magic come alive at Disney themeparks. From entertainers to street sweepers to guest services CMs, they all contribute to make our stay (the Guests) like no … Continue reading "Guest Services Cast Member"

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