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Photographing on the Wild Africa Trek, Part II

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When I left you last week, I was still wearing the safety vest (see below). After visiting with the sunbathing Nile Crocodiles, my Wild Africa Trek group headed overland until we were across from the place where the Safari jeeps first enter the savannah part of the Harambe Reserve. For those who have been on … Continue reading "Photographing on the Wild Africa Trek, Part II"
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Photographing on the Wild Africa Trek, Part I

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Last year Jeanine Yamanaka did a detailed review of the Wild Africa Trek in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. I am not going to duplicate her excellent review here and will concentrate on telling you what I felt of it from a photographer’s point of view. Initially when this tour was announced Disney said nothing could be … Continue reading "Photographing on the Wild Africa Trek, Part I"
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AllEars.net 15th Anniversary Photo Essay

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This is my account of the AllEars.net 15th Anniversary December to Remember events I attended between December 8 and December 11, 2011. I was not sure if Deb Wills and the All Ears team could pull it off. Read below to see if they did. The kick-off event was held in the Convention Center at … Continue reading "AllEars.net 15th Anniversary Photo Essay"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Birds

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Birds are found throughout the Walt Disney World resort. Most are indigenous species found in Florida like the snowy egrets, herons, ibis, ducks, sparrows and the like. They have become used to begging for food from the guests. Please, you should not feed them as people food is not good for them. In Disney’s Animal … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Birds"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Lucky Shot

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I do not consider lucky shots to be “lucky”. They are more like opportunities which one is prepared to take advantage of. What do I mean? The photo below of the male African Lion standing while I rode the Kilimanjaro Safari in Disney’s Animal Kingdom is considered by many to be not only lucky but … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Lucky Shot"
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African Muziki Stand at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200mm VR, 1/125s shutter, f5.6, ISO 320 It’s not very often that I see this stand with no one beating away on the drums. It’s a great place for anyone to join in on an impromptu music session, often led by one of the performers from Tam Tams … Continue reading "African Muziki Stand at Disney’s Animal Kingdom"
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Scott’s Photography Tips

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Lisa asked me to post three of my favorite photography tips to start out the new year with. Great idea, Lisa! Tip Number One Fill the Frame Whether by feet, telephoto/zoom lens or crop, the one tip I can give you to improve your photography immediately is to get close and fill the frame. This … Continue reading "Scott’s Photography Tips"
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Galloping Giraffe

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I have given tips in the past for photographing on the Kilimanjaro Safari in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. One tip I forgot to mention was to be ready for anything. The animals appear seemingly from out of nowhere at times. On my last safari, the jeep came around the bend onto to the savanna just as … Continue reading "Galloping Giraffe"
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Photographing Disney Food

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I enjoy a good meal after spending a day walking around a Walt Disney World park. Thankfully, you have a choice of all kinds of table and counter service restaurants in the parks, resorts and Downtown Disney. I like to photograph the food for future restaurant reviews at the PSCalculator.net website. However, judging by all … Continue reading "Photographing Disney Food"
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Where in the World #133

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This was Challenge #132: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2010 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200mm VR, 1/80s shutter, f/8, ISO 800 I recently returned from a trip to Walt Disney World and one of my favorite moments was getting a chance to see this little baby gorilla. It was her 3 month birthday and … Continue reading "Where in the World #133"
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