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Where in the World #148

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #147: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200mm VR, 1/100s shutter, f/8, ISO 200 I always wonder what this guy is thinking about. Any ideas? Emperor Ferdinand I, of the Hapsburg Emperors, sits atop one of the shops of the Germany pavilion at Epcot. Jennifer T was … Continue reading "Where in the World #148"
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Tiny Train

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer Ok, I admit, this is a little bit of a cheat. But it is a train, so technically, I can use it for my Pic of the Week. No one said it couldn’t be a miniature train. This one can be found next to the Germany pavilion in Epcot’s World … Continue reading "Tiny Train"
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Indoor Tour of World Showcase, Part I

Posted on by Scott Thomas
You wake up in your room at Walt Disney World and look outside and see dark gray sky and rain falling. This can be a bit disheartening especially if you were planning on doing a lot of outdoor photography while your family enjoys the Florida sunshine. For such days may I recommend visiting Epcot. All … Continue reading "Indoor Tour of World Showcase, Part I"
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Pic of the Week – Framing

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Using objects in the foreground of your shot to frame your subject is a good way to focus attention where you want it and add depth to your photo. This week we’ll show you some examples of framing in our Pics of the Week. For a more in depth look at framing, check out this … Continue reading "Pic of the Week – Framing"
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Where in the World #108

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #107: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1.8s shutter, f/8 This statue of St. George and the dragon is in the center of Epcot’s Germany pavilion, in front of the Biergarten. Lee Anastasi was the first to send in the correct answer for the challenge! Congratulations … Continue reading "Where in the World #108"
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Where in the World #98

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #97: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2009 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200VR, 1/250s shutter, f/5.6 You can find this mountain climber looking out over the miniature trains in a little town just outside of Germany in Epcot. Louise Barton was the first to send in the correct answer for the challenge! … Continue reading "Where in the World #98"
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A Taste of Germany

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2009 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200VR lens, 1/8s shutter, f4.5, ISO 400 Germany is eighth largest wine-producing country in the world. My Pic of the Week was taken inside Weinkeller, the wine shop in the Germany pavilion. You can sample the wines here and take home a souvenir glass after your tasting.
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Dragon Slayer

Posted on by Lisa Berton
We had two brothers, Oliver and Marc. stay with us at different times through the high school exchange program. They taught me a few words in German that I can’t use in my blog. Neither my brother or I even took German. We’re just nice people. Where was I going with this? I’ve no idea. … Continue reading "Dragon Slayer"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Germany

Posted on by Scott Thomas
In this week’s Disney Pic of the Week, Barrie, Lisa and I will be showing you photos from Epcot’s World Showcase’s pavilion, Germany. Modeled after villages in Germany’s Bavaria and Rhine regions, you get the feeling of being whisked to a quiet old-world place with friendly people and a unique culture. The shops are full … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Germany"
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