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Disney Pic of the Week – Topiaries

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
The topiaries around Walt Disney World and all the Disney parks are amazing, living works of art. Many of them can only be seen at special times of the year like during the Winter Holidays or Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival in the spring. Others are there for guests to enjoy year round. This week … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Topiaries"
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Photographing the Main Street Electrical Parade

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Main Street Electrical Parade title float with Mickey Mouse.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/30s, f/3.5, ISO 1600, EV +0.3, 28mm focal length, rear-sync flash The last time I had an opportunity to photograph the Main Street Electrical parade (MSEP, for short) in the Magic Kingdom, I was using a film camera. I did all right but I was … Continue reading "Photographing the Main Street Electrical Parade"
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Japan Lantern

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Disney is known for it’s attention to detail. After watching Illuminations on my last trip, I stayed to photograph around some of the pavilions of World Showcase. In Japan, this lighted paper lantern hanging from a tree in front of the Mitsukoshi Department Store caught my eye as a strong icon of the pavilion. A … Continue reading "Japan Lantern"
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Illuminating the Yeti Shrine

Posted on by Scott Thomas
After I found out I was going to be attending Extra Magic Hours at night in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. I had this photo idea in my head. The Yeti Shrine at night with Expedition Everest beautifully lighted in the background. I knew I would need a tripod, remote shutter release and a lens that could … Continue reading "Illuminating the Yeti Shrine"
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Holiday Vacation!

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Where in the world is Scott? He’s vacationing in Walt Disney World this week and enjoying sights like Cinderella Castle in the holiday Dream Lights display. Ah, but he is not alone. Scott will be with over 50 other Disney fan photographers this weekend. He’ll tell you all about it when he gets back. Cinderella … Continue reading "Holiday Vacation!"
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Photographing Christmas Lights at Disney II

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Last year I gave you some tips on how to photograph Christmas light decorations at Walt Disney World and at home. This year I want to show you a couple of my results using those tips. I visited the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios last December. Putting my camera into … Continue reading "Photographing Christmas Lights at Disney II"
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The Funmeister!

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Funmeister Mascot of Pleasure Island.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/6s, f/9, 500 ISO, +0.3 EV, 28mm Focal Length The Funmeister or Moon Man mascot can still be found around the remains of the original Pleasure Island entertainment complex and thought it a fitting tribute for my Disney Pic of the Week on Pleasure Island.
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Disney Pic of the Week: Germany

Posted on by Scott Thomas
In this week’s Disney Pic of the Week, Barrie, Lisa and I will be showing you photos from Epcot’s World Showcase’s pavilion, Germany. Modeled after villages in Germany’s Bavaria and Rhine regions, you get the feeling of being whisked to a quiet old-world place with friendly people and a unique culture. The shops are full … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Germany"
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Goju-no-to Pagoda

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Japan’s Goju-no-to Pagoda at Night.Nikon D70/18-70G, 1/8s, f/3.5, 1400 ISO, +0.6 EV, 18mm Focal Length Last time I was in Epcot, the Goju-no-to Pagoda in Epcot’s Japan pavilion was shrouded as Disney Imagineers were rehabbing it. I dug into my personal Walt Disney World photo archive and found this one I took back in 2007 … Continue reading "Goju-no-to Pagoda"
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Capturing an Empty Disney Park

Posted on by Scott Thomas
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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