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Magic Kingdom Dumbo Long Exposure

Photography Review – Shutter Speed

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Continuing our study of basic photography terms, this week is all about speed! No, not the kind of speed which Lightning McQueen envisions. I am talking about the speed of a camera’s shutter opening and closing to make an exposure on a digital sensor. Shutter Speed is the main reason people will either get a … Continue reading "Photography Review – Shutter Speed"
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Liberty Belle Blue Fireworks

Blue Fireworks over the Liberty Belle

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The COVID-19 pandemic have forced the annual 4th of July firework shows to be cancelled all over the United States of America and at Walt Disney World here in 2020. When searching for a good fireworks photo to share, this one felt appropriate for the times. I set up a tripod on the wooden walkway between … Continue reading "Blue Fireworks over the Liberty Belle"
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Plaza Restaurant Calm Night

Calm Nights at Walt Disney World

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One of my favorite photography things to do at Walt Disney World is to linger late into the night in one of the parks with camera, tripod and the beauty of a still evening. Behind the Flame Tree BBQ in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, there is a seating area which overlooks this scene of Expedition EVEREST. Using … Continue reading "Calm Nights at Walt Disney World"
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Epcot Forever Fireworks Photography

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I photographed the latest Epcot fireworks show from the Showcase Plaza called Epcot Forever. It is a good show with excellent music and lots of colorful bursts. You need a FastPass to get into the Showcase Plaza.  A few other photographers and I had done so. We lined up at the back of the plaza … Continue reading "Epcot Forever Fireworks Photography"
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Spaceships of Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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When I first saw Star Wars (now called A New Hope) back in 1977, I was thrilled with all the spaceships on the screen.  You can imagine my reaction when I walked into Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and saw those spaceships at full scale! Yes, it was totally awesome! Let us start with … Continue reading "Spaceships of Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios"
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Main Street USA Christmas 2013

2019 Christmas Wish from the Magic Kingdom

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I am enjoying the Christmas holiday with family and friends this week. I will be back next week to close out the memorable year of 2019. The night I photographed people streaming out down Main Street USA after the fireworks back in 2013, the flag pole and Christmas tree had been removed for the filming … Continue reading "2019 Christmas Wish from the Magic Kingdom"
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Fireworks and Monorails at Epcot

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A monorail passes Journey into Imagination’s Reverse Waterfall as Illuminations fireworks explode overhead.Nikon D700/Tokina 11-16mm, 15.7s, f/9, ISO 400, EV 0, 16mm Focal Length, Tripod. Scott is taking this week off to enjoy Fourth of July festivities which will include fireworks. It reminded him of this photo of a monorail passing Journey into Imagination’s Reverse … Continue reading "Fireworks and Monorails at Epcot"
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Fantasyland Rides in One Second

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Last week I showed you a few on ride photos. This week I want to expand on the motion aspect but from the outside of a moving ride. Returning at night to the Mad Tea Party (aka the Tea Cups) in Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom, I setup my camera with a Sigma 15mm Fisheye … Continue reading "Fantasyland Rides in One Second"
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