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Anatomy of a Magic Kingdom Sunset

Posted on by Scott Thomas
On my trip last week, I was on my own Friday at the Magic Kingdom. Using an app on my phone, I had determined a location to photograph the sunset. It was from the bridge on the Wishing Well side of Cinderella Castle. With the sunset at 7:38PM and Wishes starting at 9PM, I set … Continue reading "Anatomy of a Magic Kingdom Sunset"
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Hidden Mickeys around Walt Disney World

Posted on by Steve Barrett
I want to take you around Walt Disney World to find various images that may or may not be Hidden Mickeys. Let me know what you think. On “it’s a small world,” a scene of Great Britain is in the first room to the left of your boat. In the architectural design of one of … Continue reading "Hidden Mickeys around Walt Disney World"
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Purple Wishes over Cinderella Castle

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Purples hues during Wishes over Cinderella Castle.Nikon D750/Tokina 16-28mm, 5.4s, f/16, ISO 100, EV 0, 16mm Focal Length, tripod, remote shutter release. Scott is still on his Stay-cation this week but will be back next week with more on Disney Photography. He hopes you enjoy this purple hued photo of Wishes over Cinderella Castle in … Continue reading "Purple Wishes over Cinderella Castle"
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Nikon Picture Spots at Walt Disney World

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Looking for a great place for a picture perfect photo at Walt Disney World? Using all the techniques I have outlined the last few weeks, Disney and Nikon have teamed up to take the guess work out of a good photo location. Look for Nikon Picture Spots throughout the parks. They were chosen to provide … Continue reading "Nikon Picture Spots at Walt Disney World"
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Motion Photography in the Magic Kingdom

Posted on by Scott Thomas
As I conclude my series on how to improve your photography at Walt Disney World, I want to talk about my favorite kind…Motion Photography. When done right, motion photography gets the most attention when sharing it. It has good “Wow” factor. First kind of motion photography is keeping the camera still with a slow shutter … Continue reading "Motion Photography in the Magic Kingdom"
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Fireworks Primer for Walt Disney World

Posted on by Scott Thomas
As the calendar heads towards summer, can Fireworks Season be far behind? Wishes fireworks show over Cinderella Castle.Nikon D700/24-120VR, 15s, f/11, ISO 280, EV 0, 35mm focal length, tripod. At Walt Disney World, every day is in Fireworks Season with shows in three parks almost nightly: Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular, debuting in 2016, at … Continue reading "Fireworks Primer for Walt Disney World"
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More Food Compositions at Walt Disney World

Posted on by Scott Thomas
I am back with another edition about Disney Food Photography. It has been a year since a wrote that last article about phtographing the foods at Walt Disney World and beyond. This time I want to talk about how I include little extras which add interest or help to tell a story. First, it is … Continue reading "More Food Compositions at Walt Disney World"
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Disney Early Morning Magic Allows Early Entry to Magic Kingdom with Breakfast!

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Families who want to get an early start at Magic Kingdom may be interested in a new offering called Disney Early Morning Magic. Starting April 26, the Disney Early Morning Magic package will allow a very limited number of guests to be the first to enter Magic Kingdom on Tuesday and Saturday mornings. (Disney Early Morning Magic does NOT take the place of morning Extra Magic Hours, which will be offered on different dates.) The package includes breakfast and early access to three attractions: Peter Pan's Flight, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh and The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. Cost is $69 for adults, $59 for children, plus tax.
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Anchoring Your Photography at Walt Disney World

Posted on by Scott Thomas
In landscape photography, the idea of anchoring a photo with an interesting element in the foreground is almost a rule. An anchor creates drama, shows scope, scale and tells a story. I use anchors a lot at Walt Disney World especially when I have a wide angle lens on my camera. Wide angle lenses allow … Continue reading "Anchoring Your Photography at Walt Disney World"
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Questionable Hidden Mickeys in the Magic Kingdom, Disney Springs, and the Wilderness Lodge

Posted on by Steve Barrett
I’m debating on a few Hidden Images around Walt Disney World. What do you think about the ones below? Let’s start in Fantasyland. This first image is in the women’s restroom in the Tangled area. Three purple spots are at the lower right corner of a mural painted on the left wall as you enter … Continue reading "Questionable Hidden Mickeys in the Magic Kingdom, Disney Springs, and the Wilderness Lodge"
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