Tag: Disney’s Hollywood (was MGM) Studios

Tony Dorsett, NFL Running Back

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NFL Hall of Famer Tony Dorsett during ESPN: The Weekend at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/250s, f/5.6, ISO 200, EV +0.3, 200mm focal length I attended ESPN: The Weekend at Disney’s Hollywood Studios back in 2009. After taking a motorcade down Hollywood Blvd., famous sports figures took to the stage in front of the Sorcerer’s … Continue reading "Tony Dorsett, NFL Running Back"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster

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Walt Disney World has a good mix of rides and attractions. If you like thrill rides, you have Splash Mountain, Expedition Everest and others. Another thing Disney Imagineers do is make their thrill rides fun with their immersive story telling and innovations. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is no different as it … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Balloons

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Isn’t it funny how the simplest thing can just mean the world to a child? No matter how much technology seems to change what kinds of toys our little ones are attracted to, balloons never seem to lose their charm – especially a balloon from Walt Disney World. Those are extra special for sure! This … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Balloons"
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A Terrifying Trip

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Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. Scott is visiting Walt Disney World this week enjoying all the Halloween festivities including riding the spooky and scary Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. He’ll be back next week to share some of his thrilling photos.
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Where in the World #149

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This was Challenge #148: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2009 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200mm VR, 1/40s shutter, f/8, ISO 400 Ooh, that one was tricky. Most everyone guessed either the China or Japan pavilion in Epcot. That’s why I included some of the other things on the wall as a hint. Only three … Continue reading "Where in the World #149"
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My American Idol Experience

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One of the elements of visiting a Disney park I enjoy seeing is when cast members will make a guest feel special. It has happened to me or a member of my family a few times. During the pre-show of the American Idol Experience on my last visit, I found myself being part of the … Continue reading "My American Idol Experience"
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Preset Your White Balance

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I decided to do the standby line for Toy Story Midway Mania so I could enjoy the queue area. I did love all the icons of games and toys I played when I was growing up. I was not too thrilled with the photos I was taking. They were very yellow from the lighting used … Continue reading "Preset Your White Balance"
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Where in the World #145

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This was Challenge #144: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2006 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200mm VR, 1/500s shutter, f/4.8, ISO 720 The answer to this week’s challenge is the Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular, located in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Caryn Schill was the first to send in the correct answer for the challenge! Congratulations to … Continue reading "Where in the World #145"
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Doing the High ISO Dance

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One of the things I was looking forward to doing with my new equipment was using it on Walt Disney World’s dark rides. For the dark rides I set up my camera for spot metering and Auto ISO to go as high as 6400 with the slowest shutter speed of 1/125th of a second. I … Continue reading "Doing the High ISO Dance"
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New Gear!

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I want to first thank everyone who followed my trip down to Walt Disney World last weekend. I tweeted over 35 photos from my iPhone and many other tweets. I hope you all enjoyed it as much as I did. What I did not tell you last week was I was bringing my new camera … Continue reading "New Gear!"
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