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Where in the World #62

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #61: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200VR, 1/250s shutter, f8 You guys are good! This was a hard one. This postal box is in the United Kingdom, in Epcot’s World Showcase. I’ll go easier on you this week” Anne Hainsworth was the first to send in … Continue reading "Where in the World #62"
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Golden Restaurants at Downtown Disney

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Cap’n Jack’s and Rainforest Cafe restaurants at Downtown Disney Marketplace.Nikon D70/18-70G, 1/250s, f/8, 200 ISO, +0.3 EV, 56mm Focal Length Any time you can take pictures during the Golden Hour of the day, they just have a wonderful look about them. Downtown Disney Marketplace was the first area in Lake Buena Vista Disney developed and … Continue reading "Golden Restaurants at Downtown Disney"
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Photographing Christmas Lights at Disney

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Ready for Christmas yet? Shopping all done? Gifts wrapped? Yeah, me neither. Here is something you can start doing at Walt Disney World today. Taking pictures of the fabulous Christmas decorations in the themeparks and resorts. With more coming by the end of November with the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney’s Hollywood … Continue reading "Photographing Christmas Lights at Disney"
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Where in the World #61

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #60: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200VR, 1/25s shutter, f22 These colorful gondola mooring poles are in the water of the World Showcase Lagoon, in front of the Italy pavilion in Epcot. Uniquely painted poles were used to designate gondola “parking spaces” for various Venetian families. … Continue reading "Where in the World #61"
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Hot Stuff!

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2006 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 55-200mm, 1/640s shutter, f5.3 I like how nonchalantly the guys with the fire extinguishers walk up to this woman engulfed in flames. It’s as if they see this kind of thing everyday”¦ oh yeah, they do! These cast members are stunt performers in the Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme … Continue reading "Hot Stuff!"
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An Odd Rule

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Here is a photography rule which I read about when researching the previous blog on the Sunny 16 Rule I wrote about last time. This one is called the Rule of Odds. The rule states an odd number of objects should be sought out for a shot. This results in a natural framing of the … Continue reading "An Odd Rule"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Stunt Shows

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Ever wonder how those Hollywood stunts are done? The stunt shows at Disney’s Hollywood Studios take you behind the scenes of how stunts are safely planned and performed and is this week’s theme for Disney Pic of the Week. Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show features the Red Hero Car being chased all over the … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Stunt Shows"
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Where in the World #60

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #59: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 2.5s shutter, f3.5, ISO 800 You’ll find this sign on the tour operator’s desk in the queue for Kali River Rapids in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. It’s near the end of the queue, just before you reach the boarding area. … Continue reading "Where in the World #60"
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Sunny 16 Rule

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Over the years, some general rules of thumb have been applied to photography. We’ve talked about the Rule of Thirds in the past. The Sunny 16 Rule gives you the best results when used on a bright sunny day. I know that’s silly of me to state it but I wanted to be absolutely clear … Continue reading "Sunny 16 Rule"
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Spooky Pirates

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Spooky pirates found in the Pirates Bazaar.Nikon Coolpix 995, 1/30s, f/2.6, ISO 400, 0 EV What could say Halloween more than those cursed pirates from the Pirates of the Caribbean movies that I found in the Pirates Bazaar gift shop you walk through when exiting the ride in the Magic Kingdom. I added a line … Continue reading "Spooky Pirates"
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