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Hot Stuff!

November 8, 2008 by Barrie Brewer

Copyright Â© 2006 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 55-200mm, 1/640s shutter, f5.3 I like how nonchalantly the guys with the fire extinguishers walk up to this woman engulfed in flames. It’s as if they see this kind of thing everyday”¦ oh yeah, they do! These cast members are stunt performers in the Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme … Continue reading "Hot Stuff!"

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An Odd Rule

November 7, 2008 by Scott Thomas

Here is a photography rule which I read about when researching the previous blog on the Sunny 16 Rule I wrote about last time. This one is called the Rule of Odds. The rule states an odd number of objects should be sought out for a shot. This results in a natural framing of the … Continue reading "An Odd Rule"

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Run for Your Life in the Tiki, Tiki, Tiki, Tiki, Tiki Room

November 6, 2008 by Lisa Berton

I enjoy a good challenge, photographically speaking. Lighting is key as any photog knows so when you are faced with low light and action you have to think fast and set the proper settings on your camera. Another factor that’s extremely important with photojournalism, weddings, concerts, etc…is to anticipate the action. I waited for Indy … Continue reading "Run for Your Life in the Tiki, Tiki, Tiki, Tiki, Tiki Room"

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Landscapes Gone Vertical

November 5, 2008 by Lisa Berton

The Landscape Mode icon on your camera looks like a mountain. When you use this mode, you are telling your camera that you’re photographing a large area of scenery and want everything in focus. Internally, the camera sets the f-stop to allow less light to come through the lens but bringing the entire scope into … Continue reading "Landscapes Gone Vertical"

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Disney Pic of the Week – Stunt Shows

November 4, 2008 by Scott Thomas

Ever wonder how those Hollywood stunts are done? The stunt shows at Disney’s Hollywood Studios take you behind the scenes of how stunts are safely planned and performed and is this week’s theme for Disney Pic of the Week. Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show features the Red Hero Car being chased all over the … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Stunt Shows"

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Where in the World #60

November 2, 2008 by Barrie Brewer

This was Challenge #59: And here’s the answer: Copyright Â© 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 2.5s shutter, f3.5, ISO 800 You’ll find this sign on the tour operator’s desk in the queue for Kali River Rapids in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. It’s near the end of the queue, just before you reach the boarding area. … Continue reading "Where in the World #60"

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Trick or Treat

November 1, 2008 by Lisa Berton

This decadent-looking candy apple caught my eye at SÃ¼ssigkeiten (Sweets) in Germany’s pavillion in EPCOT. The Mickey ears treat is drenched in milk chocolate, designed to look like it’s covered by a cobweb and boasts two happy candy pumpkins. Yummy!

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Sunny 16 Rule

October 31, 2008 by Scott Thomas

Over the years, some general rules of thumb have been applied to photography. We’ve talked about the Rule of Thirds in the past. The Sunny 16 Rule gives you the best results when used on a bright sunny day. I know that’s silly of me to state it but I wanted to be absolutely clear … Continue reading "Sunny 16 Rule"

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Spooky Pirates

October 30, 2008 by Scott Thomas

Spooky pirates found in the Pirates Bazaar.Nikon Coolpix 995, 1/30s, f/2.6, ISO 400, 0 EV What could say Halloween more than those cursed pirates from the Pirates of the Caribbean movies that I found in the Pirates Bazaar gift shop you walk through when exiting the ride in the Magic Kingdom. I added a line … Continue reading "Spooky Pirates"

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Understanding White Balance

October 29, 2008 by Lisa Berton

Lisa here, ready to bring you another installment of Light Meter! (echo, echo, echo) Today we are going to turn our attention to a little something that most moms and dads aren’t too familiar with, white balance. Rest assured, this has nothing to do with how many potatoes or how much cauliflower (Blech! TM Lisa) … Continue reading "Understanding White Balance"

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