Tag: long exposure

Photographing Fireworks – Part 1

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Before I left for Walt Disney World a couple of weeks ago, I asked if there was anything you would like me to cover. I got an inquiry about how to photograph the firework shows at the Magic Kingdom. As luck would have it, I saw two different ones: HalloWishes (which I’ll cover this week) … Continue reading "Photographing Fireworks – Part 1"
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Reflective Disney

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Reflections at Walt Disney World can be found in mirrors, windows, metal surfaces and in the rivers, lakes, fountains with still water. When using a reflective surface make sure you are not in the photo (unless your intention is to make a self portrait), watch for distortions and over exposed areas. It is hard to … Continue reading "Reflective Disney"
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Spring Waterfalls

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It is Spring. Both on the calendar and in the air where I live in upstate New York. Most of the United States has had serious bouts with Spring fever. Spring is also the time of rain and melting snow. The old adage of April showers bring May flowers and all that. This is the … Continue reading "Spring Waterfalls"
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TTA Colors

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Tomorrowland Transit Authority long exposure abstract.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 5s, f/4, ISO 200, EV +0.3, 18mm Focal Length Still working on seeing abstract compositions. While riding the Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland Transit Authority and watching the colored lights changing I created this for my Disney Pic of the Week on Abstracts.
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Italy at Night

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Epcot’s Italy pavilion at night.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 13s, f/16, 200 ISO, -0.6 EV, 18mm focal length, tripod This Disney Pic of the Week on Italy lets me show you another photo from the night I toured World Showcase with a tripod.
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Capturing an Empty Disney Park

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Walt Disney World hosts millions of visitors each year. There are always people about even during a slow period. Yet, you can take photographs without people in them. One way is to get low and shoot at an angle to eliminate people around you or find a way to elevate yourself over people’s heads. Another … Continue reading "Capturing an Empty Disney Park"
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Tripod vs. Hand Held Comparison

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In my recent article on Using a Tripod at Walt Disney World, I talked about the advantages of using a tripod over trying to hand hold a camera when light levels are low like at night. This week I want to show you by comparing two photographs of the same subject using both techiques. I … Continue reading "Tripod vs. Hand Held Comparison"
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