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Light Meter: Keep it Simple

Posted on by Lisa Berton
One of the great things about strolling down Disneyland’s Main Street is that all of our senses get to enjoy it. The mouth-watering scent of peanut brittle coming from the candy shop. The sound of hooves clunking along the concrete as a horse pulls a carriage. The taste of Fantasia ice cream (R.I.P.) made of … Continue reading "Light Meter: Keep it Simple"
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Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #4

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #3: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2006 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/55-200, 1/1000s shutter, f4.0 This laundry line comes from the set of the Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show at Disney-MGM Studios. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this show. Having seen the Indiana Jones stunt show I wasn’t … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #4"
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Photographic Innoventions: Virtual Borders

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Cinderella’s Castle in the Magic Kingdom. © Scott Thomas Photography 2007Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/250s, f/8, 400 ISO, -0.3 EV, 80mm Focal Length This proves how popular Cinderella’s Castle really is. Just a few entries after Barrie posted about this most photographed object at Walt Disney World and here I am using this photo. I know many … Continue reading "Photographic Innoventions: Virtual Borders"
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Light Meter: PM People Pictures – Beginner

Posted on by Lisa Berton
I’m sure that many of you if not all of you have taken photos of your family, friends and/or vampires at night. The lights are low, Cinderella’s Castle is basking in the glow of magenta and blue gels. You want to capture the end of a glorious day at the Magic Kingdom. As an excited … Continue reading "Light Meter: PM People Pictures – Beginner"
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Focus on Disney World – Train Village

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2006 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/55-200 With of all the amazing rides and attractions that fill the Disney Parks, it’s easy to miss some of the less spectacular displays. Here’s one that I always find myself stopping for. Just outside of Germany in the World Showcase area of Epcot is a really cute miniature … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Train Village"
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Light Meter: Me and My Macro

Posted on by Lisa Berton
You know all those sweet endearing songs about wanting to get close to someone? They’re really just metaphors about using the macro setting. No, really, I mean it. What else could they possibly be talking about? Let us explore this feature and all get a little bit closer. C’mon! We’ll begin with the icon for … Continue reading "Light Meter: Me and My Macro"
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Focus on Disney World – Cinderella’s Castle

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/55-200, 0.769s shutter, f4.8 No doubt you recognize the subject of this photo. Cinderella’s Castle at the Magic Kingdom has got to be the most photographed subject in all of Disney World. In fact, I think I recently read that it is the most photographed subject in the entire … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Cinderella’s Castle"
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Photographic Innoventions: Dialing in Digital Exposure

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Positive Exposure Compensation of +0.3 EV.© Scott Thomas Photography 2007Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/50s, f5.6, 200 ISO Exposure Compensation allows you to adjust the exposure measured by the camera’s light meter and telling the camera to allow more light in (positive exposure compensation) or less light in (negative exposure compensation). On your digital SLR camera, look for … Continue reading "Photographic Innoventions: Dialing in Digital Exposure"
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Light Meter: Batteries 102

Posted on by Lisa Berton
I previously went over the differences between AA batteries and lithium-ion batteries. This time around I’ll touch upon the 5 common types of AA’s; American Airlines, Aristocratic Aardvarks, Alan Alda… Making sure that you’re paying attention. Disposable Alkaline – Bar none these are the ones we’ve all used. They’re easy to find in your local … Continue reading "Light Meter: Batteries 102"
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