Tag: Main Street USA

Goodbye to the Main Street Electrical Parade at Walt Disney World

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I have seen the Main Street Electrical Parade or MSEP for short numerous times. The brightly colored floats and the extremely catchy tune stays with one for a long, long time. Lisa and I photographed the parade back in 2010. She was hand holding her camera whie I was trying out slow sync flash on … Continue reading "Goodbye to the Main Street Electrical Parade at Walt Disney World"
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Finding the Best Light at Walt Disney World

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A common mistake made by vacation travelers is missing the best light of the day. With the best light being early morning just after sunrise and one hour before sunset, it often interferes with things like sleep, breakfast and dinner. With a little planning, you can arrange to clear those times to capture Walt Disney … Continue reading "Finding the Best Light at Walt Disney World"
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Be Prepared for Disney Photography

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The old motto of Be Prepared is especially appropriate for us Disney park vacationers. You never know when you will walk around a corner and see a great photo opportunity. For walking around the parks, I try to keep my camera at the ready with a good starting setup. I call it Zeroing Out My … Continue reading "Be Prepared for Disney Photography"
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Adding People to Your Walt Disney World Photographs

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I try to avoid touristy shots when I am photographing at Walt Disney World. Static photos of an empty park while nice is not something I like to do. The parks only come alive when their are people involved. Whether they are cast members or guests, seeing people interact with another person or thing is … Continue reading "Adding People to Your Walt Disney World Photographs"
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A Dapper Dan Close Up on Main Street USA

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The famous photographer, Robert Capa, once said that, “If your pictures aren’t good enough, you aren’t close enough”. Keep this in mind when photographing at Walt Disney World. Using either a zoom lens or zooming with your feet, you will find getting closer and filling the frame will immediately improve your photos. As an example, … Continue reading "A Dapper Dan Close Up on Main Street USA"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Snack

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Snacks and Walt Disney World go hand in hand. Walk anywhere in the resort and you will find all kinds of sweet concoctions. I found these Maleficent candied apples in the Confectionery on Main Street USA in the Magic Kingdom. They look absolutely evil-ly good. Maleficent candied apples in the Confectionery on Main Street USA.Nikon … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Snack"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Memorial Day

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I am re-sharing this photo from the Magic Kingdom Flag Retreat Ceremony I photographed one October a few years ago. To me, it embodies the spirit of Memorial Day as a World War II veteran is honored and the fallen remembered. Veteran of the Day and Disney Security pay homage as the flag is lowered … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Memorial Day"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Close Up

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For the next few weeks, Deb and I will be sharing general photography themes. I am going to add past tips I have written about for each one. Starting with “Close Up”. The best tip I can give a new photographer is to get close and fill the frame. People will see an immediate improvement … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Close Up"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Christmas

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Main Street Trolley Show in the Magic Kingdom takes on holiday theme around Christmas time (which for Disney starts after Halloween and goes through December). The show features Christmas songs and dance routines. The performers have on holiday colors and festive smiles. They still go Clang-Clang down Main Street USA but not until the very … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Christmas"
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Tinker Bell on Parade in the Magic Kingdom

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Tinker Bell in the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade on Main Street USA.Nikon D700/24-120VR, 1/320s, f/9, ISO 400, EV +0.3, 120mm Focal Length. I have not gotten any really good photos of Tinker Bell until last year when I photographed her in the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade at the Magic Kingdom. I used a … Continue reading "Tinker Bell on Parade in the Magic Kingdom"
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