Tag: Cinderella Castle
Prime Epcot As veterans of many trips to Walt Disney World, Lisa and I have often said to always look up and down when visiting the resort. Most of the time you will find wonderful details and even a Hidden Mickey. You may discover a composition you never noticed before. In reviewing photos from my … Continue reading "Looking Above the Trees at Walt Disney World"
Where in the World #313
Posted onTo all who come to this photo trivia game, Welcome! Along the way, the photos can make us relive memories and see details Walt’s Imagineers put into everything we love in Walt Disney World! Patti McCaffrey, don’t you leave for Walt Disney World this week? Cheri Palmisano, I’m sorry about the mix up. I’m guessing … Continue reading "Where in the World #313"
Wishing You a Happy New Year
Posted onChristmas Wishes over Cinderella Castle.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 11s, f/22, ISO 200, EV 0, 28mm focal length, tripod. Ending the year with a bang! Christmas Wishes over Cinderella Castle in the Magic Kingdom. Happy New Year!
Snowflakes on Main Street USA
Posted onSnowflakes on Main Street USA.Nikon D700/Tokina 11-16mm, 6s, f/16, ISO 200, EV 0, 16mm focal length, tripod. Wishing You a Magical & Merry Christmas! Who says there is never any snow(flakes) on Main Street USA in the Magic Kingdom? I found some on my last trip. Do you notice anything unusual about this photo or … Continue reading "Snowflakes on Main Street USA"
Where in the World #297
Posted onTo all who come to this photo trivia game, Welcome! Along the way, the photos can make us relive memories and see details Walt’s Imagineers put into everything we love in Walt Disney World! Mickey Eckert, I tried to find the same video you mentioned, but only found the official one. Very pretty though! Challenge … Continue reading "Where in the World #297"
Anchoring Your Disney Photographs
Posted onIn Landscape Photography, the use of an Anchor Point is commonly used in compositions. An anchor point is an item in the foreground that is in focus that the eye can lock on to and then wander out into the photograph. You can use this concept in your Disney photos to improve your compositions and … Continue reading "Anchoring Your Disney Photographs"
Being Creative with Crowds at Walt Disney World
Posted onHere’s a fun way to approach photographing in busy tourist attractions like Walt Disney World. Be creative! Easier said than done I can hear you saying. Really, when confronted with people everywhere, start looking from different angles, get low, get high or just tilt your camera. A couple of weeks ago, I showed you how … Continue reading "Being Creative with Crowds at Walt Disney World"
Including Guests in Walt Disney World Photography
Posted onContinuing our tips for photographing in busy tourist attractions using Walt Disney World examples. When the parks are full of people, and it is a rare day when they are not these days, I just include them in the composition. People help to tell the story and add scale to whatever surrounds them. Watching the … Continue reading "Including Guests in Walt Disney World Photography"
Main Street Station Leading Lines
Posted onIt sits high above the Mickey Mouse floral display at the entrance to Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Characters welcome guests upon park opening while singers and dancers perform. The place? Walt Disney World Railroad Main Street Station. As you enter and exit Magic Kingdom through archway tunnels, you are literally underneath the … Continue reading "Main Street Station Leading Lines"
It’s Over My Head – Part One – Magic Kingdom
Posted onLast year, I wrote an article called “Pounding the Pavement“ in which I looked at the ground we walk on in the four WDW theme parks. Today I will be discussing the areas found above our heads: the ceilings of the many shops, restaurants, and attractions found in the parks. As I mentioned in “Pounding … Continue reading "It’s Over My Head – Part One – Magic Kingdom"
