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Tiki Gods in the Magic Kingdom

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A few weeks ago I reviewed the ebook, 10 Must Take Photos for the Magic Kingdom. At the time I mentioned I would be using the book on my next trip. The one photo which intrigued me the most was found on page 19, the Tiki Gods. The monolithic Tikis are found in Adventureland in … Continue reading "Tiki Gods in the Magic Kingdom"
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Maelstrom Trolls in Norway

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Trolls warn guests riding Norway’s Maelstrom ride.Nikon D700/50mm, 1/60s, f/1.8, ISO 12800, EV +0.3 In norse mythology, trolls are rarely described as helpful or friendly. The trolls guests meet on the Maelstrom ride in Norway send them into an exciting and backwards ride through a dark forest and almost over a waterfall. Not a very … Continue reading "Maelstrom Trolls in Norway"
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Disney Pic of the Week: From A Ride

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Last fall I rode the Great Movie Ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with a group of Disney fan photographers. We filled up a few rows and, without using flash which is not allowed, photographed most of the 95,000 square feet of the ride. I chose a wide angle lens and had some fun not only … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: From A Ride"
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Illuminations over Imagination in Epcot

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I follow many photographers who enjoy perfecting their craft in Disney parks all over the world. These men and women come up with many photo ideas I often make note of these photos to try an attempt myself. These help to push my photographic skills as I try to master new techniques and see things … Continue reading "Illuminations over Imagination in Epcot"
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Canada Waterfall in Epcot

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Waterfalls are a favorite subject of photographers everywhere. Ever wonder how they get the water to look so silky even in the middle of the day? First, they use the lowest ISO on their digital camera around 100 to 200 depending on the camera. Second, they select small apertures like f/16 or f/22. This gets … Continue reading "Canada Waterfall in Epcot"
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Inside Spaceship Earth at Epcot

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Dark rides are very hard to photograph at Walt Disney World. Not only is the lighting very moody and low but the ride vehicles move so you have to keep your shutter speed around 1/60th of a second. Remember, you can not use flash in a dark ride. Disney Cast Members will interrupt the ride … Continue reading "Inside Spaceship Earth at Epcot"
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Taiko Drummer in Japan

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Taiko Drummer performing at Japan’s pavilion.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/30s, f/29, ISO 200, EV +0.3, 230mm focal length. I wanted to show the speed of one of the Taiko Drummers in Epcot’s World Showcase pavilion for Japan. To do that I switched to Shutter Priority mode and selected 1/30th of a second. These performers put their all … Continue reading "Taiko Drummer in Japan"
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Lighting up a Monorail in Epcot

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I have seen other photographers sharing photos of Walt Disney World Monorails at night in Epcot using a single flash unit to illuminate the moving vehicle. Without a flash, one could only get a blurred monorail late at night. You know me by now, I had to see if I could light up a monorail … Continue reading "Lighting up a Monorail in Epcot"
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Tomorrowland Robot

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Boxobot in Tomorrowland’s Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin.Nikon D700/Tokina 11-16mm, 1/60s, f/2.8, ISO 6400, EV -0.3, 15mm focal length. In the first room of the Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin found in Tomorrowland you will come face to face with a Boxobot robot. You want to aim for the inside Z target on the robot’s … Continue reading "Tomorrowland Robot"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Germany

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Germany in Epcot’s World Showcase is a feast for the eyes and the stomach. Here you can eat and drink as every day is Oktoberfest in the Biergarten restaurant. Beer steins, wine, cuckoo clocks, dolls, pottery and hand-painted eggs by German artisans can be found in the shoppes outside the restaurant. While most guests leave … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Germany"
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