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Focus on Disney World – Portrait Composition

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2006 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/55-200, 1/500s shutter, f4.4 One thing I love about taking photos of the parades at Disney World is that the Cast Members love to mug for the camera. It makes it so fun to take their pictures. This is one of my favorite photos. It was taken during Mickey’s … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Portrait Composition"
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Photographic Innoventions: Rule of Thirds

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The Rule of Thirds is a compositional rule in photography and other visual arts. The rule states that an image can be divided into nine equal parts by two equally-spaced horizontal lines and two equally-spaced vertical lines. The four points formed by the intersections of these lines can be used to align features in the … Continue reading "Photographic Innoventions: Rule of Thirds"
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Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #12

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This was Challenge #11: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/18-200VR, 1/400s shutter, f5.3 You’ll see the logo for Hollywood Public Works all over Disney’s MGM Studios (soon to be changed to Disney’s Hollywood Studios). This goofy guy is one of the Streetmosphere actors who entertain guests along Disney’s streets of … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #12"
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Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #11

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This was Challenge #10: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/18-200VR, 1/20s shutter, f4 I just love all the creative signs at Disney World. This one is located on the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail in the Africa section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. In addition to gorillas, you’ll find birds, fish, monkeys, … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #11"
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Focus on Disney World – Framing Your Subject

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Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/18-200VR, 1/5s shutter, f4.8 Using objects in the foreground of your shot to frame your subject is a good way to focus attention where you want it and add depth to your photo. While in the Magic Kingdom, I used the arched doorway of Cinderella’s castle to frame the … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Framing Your Subject"
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Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #10

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This was Challenge #9: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/55-200, 10/5000s shutter, f5.6 This Hidden Mickey is on one of the totem poles outside of Canada in the World Showcase area of Epcot. Do you see it? Jacquelyn Law did and she was first to let me know. Congratulations Jacquelyn, … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #10"
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Focus on Disney World – Germany

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2006 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/55-200, 0.8s shutter, f4.8 I think I’ve mentioned this before – night photos are my favorite, especially from Disney World. This is Germany from the World Showcase in Epcot. I think Epcot is the most beautiful place after dark. I always try to make sure I am as far … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Germany"
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Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #9

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This was Challenge #8: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/18-200VR, 1/500s shutter, f4.8 The best resort pool on property, hands down, is Stormalong Bay at the Yacht and Beach Clubs. This beached pirate ship, named the Albatross, is the pool’s slide. Darn – no winners this week. I guess this … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #9"
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Focus on Disney World – Composition

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/18-200VR, 1/250s shutter, f5.7 Most of us take a lot of snapshots when we are on vacation – quick photos of our traveling companions standing in front of their favorite attractions. We’re happy when we catch them with their eyes open or a smile on their face. Then we … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Composition"
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Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #8

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This was Challenge #7: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/18-200VR, 1/500s shutter, f5.7 And the winner is” Marie Bertini! Marie was the first to correctly identify this photo as the Zendrum played by the Village Beatniks in Animal Kingdom. You can usually find them rocking out near the Flame Tree … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #8"
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