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Hall of Presidents Reopens

Posted on by Jack Spence
I was invited to a special preview of the new Hall of Presidents show today (June 28, 2009). The actual grand opening is July 4th. Here’s what I experienced. The first thing you’ll notice is that the name of the attraction now has a subtitle -“The Hall of Presidents – A Celebration of Liberty’s Leaders.” … Continue reading "Hall of Presidents Reopens"
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Light and Shadow

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Photography is all about capturing the light. Shadows in a photo help to create depth. Together, light and shadow can create a three dimensional look. In the photo below, the light entering from the upper left is an example of sidelighting. The shadows frame and mold Leota’s face especially her eyes. Did you notice those … Continue reading "Light and Shadow"
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July Disney World Calendar

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
The Liberty Tree and the Hall of Presidents in the Magic Kingdom seemed like fitting subjects for July’s calendar. The date above the entrance to the Hall of Presidents, 1787, refers to the year the United States Constitution was signed. You will need to have Adobe Reader on your computer to download the calendar(s). Just … Continue reading "July Disney World Calendar"
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Liberty Bell

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 1/500s shutter, 11 My Pic of the Week for national treasures is the Liberty Bell. This replica was cast from the mold of the actual Liberty Bell in Pennsylvania. I read that it is the only bell ever cast from that mold. You’ll find it in the Magic … Continue reading "Liberty Bell"
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Ahoy, Landlubbers!

Posted on by Lisa Berton
If you’re like me then you’re always trying to find new ways to photograph things, especially in the parks. Although countless others have done what I’m about to suggest, you might not have, yet. One way of getting a different perspective of Frontierland is to shoot from the Liberty Belle steamboat. Not only will your … Continue reading "Ahoy, Landlubbers!"
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Disneyland vs. Magic Kingdom Part 1

Posted on by Jack Spence
I just got back from vacation. A portion of my trip was spent visiting the Disneyland Resort in California. For those of you who have read my bio, you know that I grew up in Anaheim and visited Disneyland often during my childhood. When I turned eighteen I got a job at the Blue Bayou … Continue reading "Disneyland vs. Magic Kingdom Part 1"
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Sunny 16 Rule

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Over the years, some general rules of thumb have been applied to photography. We’ve talked about the Rule of Thirds in the past. The Sunny 16 Rule gives you the best results when used on a bright sunny day. I know that’s silly of me to state it but I wanted to be absolutely clear … Continue reading "Sunny 16 Rule"
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Finding Your Star Photos

Posted on by Scott Thomas
After having figured out a photographic naming system, organized digital photographs on our computer systems, learned about metadata and some powerful software to manage our growing library of photos, it’s now time to learn how to edit them. I’m not talking about editing like in Photoshop, I’m talking about selecting the best photos from a … Continue reading "Finding Your Star Photos"
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Meta What?

Posted on by Scott Thomas
The last couple of entries we’ve gone over naming all the digital photos we take and organizing them on our computer systems. This is all done in preparation of creating a database or library of our images. Anytime you have a collection of data on a computer, as our image files are, they are refereed … Continue reading "Meta What?"
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Haunted Mansion Attic

Posted on by Jack Spence
In mid-September of last year, the Haunted Mansion reopened at Disney World after a lengthy rehab. A number of effects were either enhanced or added. The Attic Room is one such example. Gone are the carnival-like pop-up heads to be replaced with state-of-the-art effects. This blog is going to discuss some of the nuances of … Continue reading "Haunted Mansion Attic"
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