Tag: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Family Photography at Walt Disney World

Posted on by Scott Thomas
On all my trips to Walt Disney World, my family is with me. They put up with my constant clicking of my camera shutters, are very patient when I bring the tripod to the parks and very supportive of the results. Below are a few photos I took of the family on our latest trip … Continue reading "Family Photography at Walt Disney World"
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Disneyland Summer Update

Posted on by AllEars
I attended Disneyland’s summer preview media event on May 23, the day of the 24-hour “Rock Your Disney Side” event, where I had several interview opportunities to discuss what’s new and some things we can look forward to this summer. Chef Chris Faulkner demonstrates how to make Sweet and Spicy Chicken Sliders and Apple Berry … Continue reading "Disneyland Summer Update"
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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Rock Formations

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Imagineered rock formations on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/160s, f/8, ISO 200, EV 0, 105mm focal length. After leaving Disneyland, Scott is now in the American Southwest photographing colorful rock formations like those seen around the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in the Magic Kingdom. You can follow Scott’s adventure on his Twitter account @sthomasphotos … Continue reading "Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Rock Formations"
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How to Create Travel Magazine Photos at Walt Disney World

Posted on by Scott Thomas
When you use Auto mode with a digital SLR camera, the programing in the camera will do its best to give you a “good” exposure. Even in Program mode if you do not understand how to use it, the camera will give you a “good” exposure. I put good in quotes because, while you will … Continue reading "How to Create Travel Magazine Photos at Walt Disney World"
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Making Lens Flare Work for You

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Tell me something, have you ever had sun streaks in your pictures? Did the person or thing you aimed at turn out dark? There’s a way to successfully incorporate lens flare and keep your subject recognizable. No, I’m not talking about digital enhancements. I’m referring to manual exposure and good, solid photography skills. You’ll need … Continue reading "Making Lens Flare Work for You"
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Big Mountain in the Magic Kingdom

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad takes you over and through a mountain.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/125s, f/16, ISO 320, EV 0, 28mm focal length. The wonderful thing about Disney mountains is that while you can not climb them you are invited to ride over and through them. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is my favorite ride at the Magic … Continue reading "Big Mountain in the Magic Kingdom"
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Big Thunder Mountain Celebrates 31 Years

Posted on by AllEars
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad became the second mountain and the 46th attraction of the Magic Kingdom, September 1980! It opened on September 23, 1980 and celebrated its Grand Opening on November 15, 1980. It took 10 years to plan, tons of steel and concrete to build the attraction: 1,300,000 pounds of steel beams, rods and … Continue reading "Big Thunder Mountain Celebrates 31 Years"
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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Au Natural

Posted on by Lisa Berton
It’s funny how you can totally miss the effort put into themed landscaping because it looks just right. A beach resort with hammocks and…beaches. Yeah, that works, as does a labyrinth in merry olde England. Disney put that same effort into creating just the right atmosphere for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Rocks, cactai, aloe plants, … Continue reading "Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Au Natural"
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D23 Expo

Posted on by Steve Barrett
I attended the September D23 Expo in the Anaheim Convention Center, along with a few thousand other Disney nuts! I shared some of the fun with Deb Wills and Deb Koma in the middle of the Disney magic. I rented a booth to highlight my Hidden Mickeys website. Each day, I displayed different photos of … Continue reading "D23 Expo"
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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

Posted on by Jack Spence
Hang on to them hats and glasses cuz this here’s the wildest ride in the wilderness. In reality, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad isn’t the most thrilling coaster in the world. In fact, it only reaches a top speed of somewhere between 24-30 miles per hour. By today’s standards, that’s pretty tame. Yet this ride is … Continue reading "Big Thunder Mountain Railroad"
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