Tag: Basics

Disney Pics of the Week – Reptiles and Amphibians

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
A reptile is a cold-blooded vertebrate (an animal with a backbone) that lays eggs and has scales or plates on its skin. An amphibian is an animal that can live in both air and water. Amphibians can breathe air with their lungs and can absorb oxygen through their skin. It’s been a long time since … Continue reading "Disney Pics of the Week – Reptiles and Amphibians"
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Where in the World #81

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #80: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1/800s shutter, f/8 O Canada! Hello to all our Canadian readers! The answer to this week’s challenge is the Canada Pavilion in Epcot. Canada is one of the most beautiful countries in World Showcase. How perfect is the theming … Continue reading "Where in the World #81"
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The Evil Emperor Zurg

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 1/60s shutter, 4, ISO 3200 My favorite interactive attraction (our theme for Pic of the Week this week) is Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin in the Magic Kingdom, but not for the reason you might think. For the past couple years, instead of trying for the highest score, … Continue reading "The Evil Emperor Zurg"
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Where in the World #80

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #79: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1/320s shutter, f/9 To all you folks who guessed the Tomorrowland Indy Speedway, you were in good company! That was the most popular answer this week. Designed to look like the horses’ gate at a racetrack, this water play … Continue reading "Where in the World #80"
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Liberty Bell

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 1/500s shutter, 11 My Pic of the Week for national treasures is the Liberty Bell. This replica was cast from the mold of the actual Liberty Bell in Pennsylvania. I read that it is the only bell ever cast from that mold. You’ll find it in the Magic … Continue reading "Liberty Bell"
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Selective Focus

Posted on by Scott Thomas
I’m sure many of you have seen photos where the subject is tack sharp but the background is totally out of focus. This technique is called Selective Focus and is a simple one to master. Here’s all you need to do. First, put your camera in Aperture Priority mode. Second, set the aperture to the … Continue reading "Selective Focus"
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Where in the World #79

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #78: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1/250s shutter, f/8 Looking for some great comfort food and some big fun? Have dinner at the 50’s Prime Time Café in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The cast members there will keep you in stitches throughout your meal. Hillary W … Continue reading "Where in the World #79"
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Disney Pics of the Week – Watercraft

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Water, water, everywhere – it’s Florida after all! Our Pic of the Week theme this week is watercraft. One of the things I love about Walt Disney World is how many different opportunities there are to ride on the water. Ferries and water taxis of all sorts transport guests from resorts to the theme parks … Continue reading "Disney Pics of the Week – Watercraft"
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Where in the World #78

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #77: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200VR, 1/13s shutter, f/3.5 This was a hard one. Many people guessed Morocco. If I hadn’t taken the photo I think that would have been my guess too. These bird cages are actually located in the queue for Kali River … Continue reading "Where in the World #78"
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Now That’s Progress!

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 50mm lens, 1/100s shutter, f5, ISO 1600 For my Pic of the Week, please allow me to introduce you to John, the audio-animatronic Dad from the Carousel of Progress in the Magic Kingdom. That’s his dog, Rover, on the floor in front of him. He’s also an audio-animatronic.
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