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Frontierland Reflections in the Magic Kingdom

Posted on by Scott Thomas
After an early breakfast at the Crystal Palace, the Magic Kingdom had not officially opened and was very quiet. The Rivers of America was still enough to become a reflective surface. Like any photographer, I took full advantage. First up was Harper’s Mill on Tom Sawyer Island being reflected in the water. Harper’s Mill on … Continue reading "Frontierland Reflections in the Magic Kingdom"
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Harper’s Mill in HDR

Posted on by Scott Thomas
HDR Image of Harper’s Mill on Tom Sawyer Island.Nikon D750/28-300VR, f/18, ISO 100, EV +0.3, 52mm Focal Length, HDR Image. How was your Thanksgiving? Eat alot? Out shopping today? Scott is doing both as he is visiting relatives in central Florida before moving over to Walt Disney World all of next week. Follow Scott’s Twitter … Continue reading "Harper’s Mill in HDR"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Tom Sawyer Island

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Tom Sawyer Island is full of childhood fantasies. Tunnels, trails, bridges with surprises, an abandoned mine, frontier fort and a rustic mill. Each of these areas have a sign written by Tom Sawyer like the one below about Harper’s Mill which can be seen from the shore of Frontierland. This week Barrie and Lisa will … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Tom Sawyer Island"
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Tom Sawyer Island – Part I

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Tom Sawyer Island (or TSI for short) is billed as a giant-sized playground geared to youngsters. I would like to add it’s a wonderful place for photographers. Many interesting and challenging subjects await you to capture, lots of activities for the kids and unique views of Frontierland and Liberty Square. Tom Sawyer Island is actually … Continue reading "Tom Sawyer Island – Part I"
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Where in the World #52

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #51: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1/80s shutter, f5.6 Tom Sawyer’s Island is a great place to take a little breather from all the hectic activity in the rest of the Magic Kingdom. Did you know that the gears inside Harper’s Mill creak to the … Continue reading "Where in the World #52"
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Harper’s Mill, Old Time Telephone, and Kingdom Tower – Walt Disney World

Posted on by Jack Spence
I recently wrote a blog about the bird’s nest hidden in Harper’s Mill on Tom Sawyer Island in the Magic Kingdom. One of my readers, Chris, wrote to tell me that if you listen carefully, the creaking gears inside the mill play “Down By The Old Mill Stream.” I checked it out today and sure … Continue reading "Harper’s Mill, Old Time Telephone, and Kingdom Tower – Walt Disney World"
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The Old Mill

Posted on by Jack Spence
In 1937, Walt Disney produced “The Old Mill,” one of the Silly Symphonies. This was the first film to use the multiplane camera, a device that added depth of field to animation. This film also depicted realistic animal behavior, wind and rain effects, and new lighting techniques. So innovative was this film that it won … Continue reading "The Old Mill"
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