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X-Wing Apertures at Galaxy's Edge

Edge of Apertures in Galaxy’s Edge

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I entered the Black Spire Outpost on the Planet Batuu inside Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios armed, not with a blaster, but my trusty Nifty-Fifty lens attached to a Nikon D750 digital SLR camera. A Nifty-Fifty is a 50mm f/1.8 prime lens. Such lenses are affordable and great for learning photography basics. One such … Continue reading "Edge of Apertures in Galaxy’s Edge"
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Composing Photographs at Walt Disney World

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This week I am going to show you three photos taken at Walt Disney World and discuss them. I will share the equipment used, how I did it and why. The “why” here in the first photo is easy to explain. I was waiting for my family to check-in at the Port Orleans-Riverside Resort. I … Continue reading "Composing Photographs at Walt Disney World"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Christmas 2017

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Last year I captured Santa sending his love to all of us during Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade at a Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in the Magic Kingdom. It was a magical moment for me and for those around me. Santa sending his love during the Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade at … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Christmas 2017"
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3rd Annual dSLR Christmas Gift Giving Guide

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What a difference three years make when I put out my first Christmas buying guide on the Picture This! Photoblog. Used to be Black Friday (the Friday after Thanksgiving in the United States), was the only time you could get amazing deals on everything from apparel to electronics. Now, retailers are putting out door buster … Continue reading "3rd Annual dSLR Christmas Gift Giving Guide"
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Nifty-Fifty

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The definition of a Nifty-Fifty is an inexpensive 50mm prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.8. The Nikon 50mm f/1.8 and Canon 50mm f/1.8 both come in at under $140 and work on most Nikon and Canon digital SLR cameras. Most other camera systems have this focal length in a prime lens also. A … Continue reading "Nifty-Fifty"
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