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Tree of Life Elephant Falls

Disney Pic of the Week: Tree of Life Elephant Falls

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The Tree of Life in Disney’s Animal Kingdom is full of details with animals and birds sculptured for its roots to the tallest branches. Here is a detail I point out to people when they first see come upon the tree. The Nikon 28-300VR Superzoom’s stabilization is amazing and allowed me to hand hold it at … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Tree of Life Elephant Falls"
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Test Track Crash Test

Mid-Summer Walt Disney World Photography Review

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As we head into mid-summer, here is a review of some photography techniques I used at Walt Disney World. You can use them in your photography at home or on vacation. Get in Close This is the number one go to technique to improve your photography today. People tend to stand back and leave a lot of … Continue reading "Mid-Summer Walt Disney World Photography Review"
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Expedition Everest with a Slow Shutter

Going Fast and Slow on Expedition EVEREST

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The last Metadata element I want to go over is Shutter Speed. The faster the shutter speed, the less motion in the scene until none can be detected.  Expedition EVEREST at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is one of the fastest rides at Walt Disney World but a fast shutter speed can make it look frozen to its tracks. … Continue reading "Going Fast and Slow on Expedition EVEREST"
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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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More Walt Disney World Ride Photography

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It has been awhile since I addressed the topic of photographing on a ride at Walt Disney World. First and foremost, you must…MUST…safely secure your camera so neither you or anyone else on the ride will be harmed. I would say this is one kind of photography, you will not be able to use a … Continue reading "More Walt Disney World Ride Photography"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster

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Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster vehicle is launched on its journey to the Aerosmith concert.Nikon D750/Sigma 15mm Fisheye, 1/30s, f/2.8, ISO 6400, EV 0. I have shown various launches of the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith at Disney’s Hollywood Studios over the years but never from the prospective of a Fisheye lens. This is my … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster"
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Waterfalls of Pandora in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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The first thing I noticed when walking into Pandora – The World of Avatar in Disney’s Animal Kingdom were the Floating Mountains. The size and the way Disney Imagineers designed them is quite amazing. The second thing I noticed were the waterfalls flowing from them. Disney uses water beautifully in all their Walt Disney World … Continue reading "Waterfalls of Pandora in Disney’s Animal Kingdom"
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Test Track Zoom Zoom at Epcot

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Riding Test Track in Epcot’s Future World.Nikon D750/Sigma 15mm Fisheye, 1.3s, f/8, ISO 6400, EV 0. Life for Scott lately has been zooming by so he is taking a break the next two weeks. He will be back soon to share more photography tips for and from Disney.
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