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Riding Attractions When They Break Down

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A few months ago, I was at Sea World San Antonio with my friend and her family. Her husband, three year old daughter, and I climbed into a swinging fish with bench seating. It moved like it was modeled after a skateboarder on a half pipe. Well, a few seconds into the ride, we stopped … Continue reading "Riding Attractions When They Break Down"
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Submissions – Show Us Your Photos

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Last week I asked our readers to submit photos showcasing what they’ve learned from the Picture This! blogs. Take a look at what we received. Tina Santacroce: I took it outside the Magic Kingdom (Walt Disney World) where the personalized bricks are. My husband and I have a brick there from when we were just … Continue reading "Submissions – Show Us Your Photos"
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Show Us Your Photos

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Unbeknownst to my Picture This! partners in crime but knownst to all of you, well soon-to-be-knowst, I’m calling upon you all to submit your photos to us and tell us what you’ve learned from our blogs over the years. Submit an image or two, in JPG format, that you shot. Tell us what you learned … Continue reading "Show Us Your Photos"
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Zooming in on the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa

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I am on a boat. OK, a ferry to be precise and I’m heading to the Magic Kingdom from the Ticket and Transportation Center or the TTC for you Disney acronym enthusiasts (coughScottcough). Before setting sail, I fired off these six photos aimed at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, to demonstrate the all mighty … Continue reading "Zooming in on the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa"
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Quick Guide to Camera Icons Q-Z

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It’s the third and final round of this series. If you need a refresher or missed the two previous entries, fear not, for they can be found here (A-F) and here (G-P). Stitch Assist – Create one long panormic image by lining up and shooting an average of 3 photos in a row. Sunset – … Continue reading "Quick Guide to Camera Icons Q-Z"
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Quick Guide to Camera Icons G-P

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This week we continue sorting through the maze of settings on point and shoot cameras and what each icon represents. If you missed last week’s blog, you can catch up via this link. Landscape – Mountains, woods, lakes, and general scenic shots come out best under this daylight setting. Museum – No flash allowed? No … Continue reading "Quick Guide to Camera Icons G-P"
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Quick Guide to Camera Icons A-F

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Point and shoot cameras have many. SLRs (film or digital) have some. They are the cute little graphic drawings, icons, that each represent a different setting. If you’ve been stuck in auto mode, using these easy-to-choose-from functions is the next step. Come, I’ll show you. Action – You hold still while your subject runs, speeds, … Continue reading "Quick Guide to Camera Icons A-F"
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Color Contrast

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Taking a step forward and improving your photography skills, we look at adjustments one can make on a point and shoot camera. In this scenario I used my Canon PowerShot SX100 IS and its My Colors function. It’s possible that your camera has the same or similiar capability but will be called something else. Peruse … Continue reading "Color Contrast"
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Photo Album – Disney Horticulture

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Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival ended on May 15th but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy the fantastic hard work that horticulturists do all year long at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. It’s funny how one notices things like topiaries that are year-round once the show closes. I hope you enjoy this segment of my … Continue reading "Photo Album – Disney Horticulture"
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