Tag: Advanced

Metering Modes Revisited

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Last year I went in-depth and explained the three different metering modes found on our digital SLR and advanced point and shoot cameras. These are Matrix, Center-weighted and Spot. At the time, I used some un-Disney like photos to show the difference between each mode. I thought a side by side comparison would be helpful … Continue reading "Metering Modes Revisited"
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Hyper-Hollywood

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Hyperfocus is a term you may run across when reading about photography. It is a one word term to say everything in a photograph is in sharp focus from front to back. You see hyperfocal photos on the covers of travel magazines where a tropical beach is featured and everything is in focus from the … Continue reading "Hyper-Hollywood"
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Photographing the American Idol Experience

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There are lots of concerts held at Walt Disney World each day so knowing how to photograph one is a good skill to have. To show you how I do it, I selected the new American Idol Experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. While concerts, unlike shows, are more spontaneous, the American Idol Experience does follow … Continue reading "Photographing the American Idol Experience"
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Photographing Disney Live Shows

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Timing is everything. To the performers in the various Disney live shows, everything must be rehearsed and the timing of each minute has to be perfected. For us guests, who may have never seen a show like Dream Along with Mickey which is performed several times a day in the Magic Kingdom in front of … Continue reading "Photographing Disney Live Shows"
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Zoom Zoom!

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Do you have a zoom lens for your digital SLR? Most people do as they tend to be purchased as a kit and the lens in the kit is usually a zoom lens either in the 18-55mm or 55-200mm range. Maybe you got both or have one with a different range. Besides the advantage of … Continue reading "Zoom Zoom!"
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Panning for Gold

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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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Disney Pic of the Week: MouseGear

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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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Rule Breaking with Symmetry

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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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At Speed & Young

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Racing along Tomorrowland Indy Speedway.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/20s, f/18, 200 ISO, 0 EV, 95mm Focal Length Racing along Tomorrowland Indy Speedway in the Magic Kingdom, this young driver is taking his Mom for the ride of her life. Can you tell how fast this car is going? Tomorrowland Indy cars can only reach a maximum speed … Continue reading "At Speed & Young"
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Auto White Balance Adjustment

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I have my camera set up to enhance colors. Most of the time it captures what I want and gives me bright, vibrant colors. Then there are those times the photos have a color cast to them I don’t like. Take for instance the photo I took at Beaches and Cream of Cast Member Kristen … Continue reading "Auto White Balance Adjustment"
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