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Using Hyperfocus at Walt Disney World

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This is the first of three blogs about subjects being taught at the Focus on Epcot Photowalk held on Monday, February 9, 2015. Click the link for more information. If you look at any travel magazines or websites, you will notice many of the photos showing such exotic places as tropical beaches, snowy mountain peaks … Continue reading "Using Hyperfocus at Walt Disney World"
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Shopping Around Walt Disney World

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Next to dining, my guess would be shopping as the next most popular thing to do at Walt Disney World. This being one week away from Black Friday, America’s day to spend freely for the holiday season, I thought I would share with you a few photos from the shops around the resort. Remember, to … Continue reading "Shopping Around Walt Disney World"
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Off to a Galaxy Far, Far Away at Disney’s Hollyood Studios

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Imperial Storm Trooper patrols the enterance to Disney’s Hollywood Studios during Star Wars Weekends.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/1000s, f/5.6, ISO 200, EV +0.3, 160mm focal length. Scott is off this week visiting his friends from a Galaxy Far, Far Away during Star Wars Weekend at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. May the Force Be with Him so he can … Continue reading "Off to a Galaxy Far, Far Away at Disney’s Hollyood Studios"
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Photographing in the World of Disney Store

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The World of Disney store at Downtown Disney Marketplace is as exciting to photograph in as one of the parks. Especially, if you put a Nifty-Fifty (50mm f/1.8) lens on your dSLR camera. There are all kinds of subjects and compositions to discover while other members of your party do the heavy-duty work of buying … Continue reading "Photographing in the World of Disney Store"
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Sunny Day at Walt Disney World

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Walking back from breakfast to my room at the Dolphin Resort last Fall, I stopped and watched the comings and goings of the Friendship boats. It was a typical beautiful day in central Florida filled with warm sunshine and blue skies. Something living in the northeastern United States, as I do, is still months away. … Continue reading "Sunny Day at Walt Disney World"
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New Fantasyland, New Photo Opportunities

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With the new additions to Fantasyland, came new photo opportunities. I have been enjoying all the new views from fellow Walt Disney World fans since the expansion opened to the public last November. I have not been back yet to see all the new attractions and beautifully Imagineered landscaping and structures. I did get a … Continue reading "New Fantasyland, New Photo Opportunities"
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Ceremonial Canoe in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Our next stop is along the walk to Asia and just past the Yeti Shrine in Disney’s Animal Kingdom rests (rested) a very colorful ceremonial canoe. On a calm day, the water creates reflections of the canoe. To capture the beautiful colors of the canoe, I underexposed using exposure compensation by -0.3 of a stop. … Continue reading "Ceremonial Canoe in Disney’s Animal Kingdom"
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How to Create Travel Magazine Photos at Walt Disney World

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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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Photographing Details at Walt Disney World

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Disney parks are known for many things. Attention to detail and incorporating detail is one of them. Focusing on the little details at a busy tourist attraction like Walt Disney World is one way to get photos which do not include people. Taking a stroll down Sunset Blvd. in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, I came upon … Continue reading "Photographing Details at Walt Disney World"
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