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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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Focus on Disney World – Wolfgang Puck Cafe

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/18-200VR, 0.002s shutter, f5.6 It doesn’t take many hamburgers, funnel cakes and chicken fingers for me to start craving the fresh “California Cuisine” offered at Wolfgang Puck Café at Downtown Disney’s Westside. I’ve never been disappointed with a meal that I’ve had there. On my last trip I had … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Wolfgang Puck Cafe"
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Photographic Innoventions: Light Sensitivity

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Spaceship Earth. Copyright © Scott Thomas Photography 2007Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/10s, f/5.6, 1600 ISO, -1 EC, 135mm Focal Length Many people have sent in questions about how to get good low-light and night photography pictures at Walt Disney World. The key is to get enough light to your digital camera’s sensor to record a well exposed … Continue reading "Photographic Innoventions: Light Sensitivity"
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Light Meter: Batteries 101

Posted on by Lisa Berton
There are a variety of things to consider when shopping for a digital point and shoot camera. In my experience I have found that people make the choices that are best for them and that’s the right thing to do. If you do your research, without making yourself crazy, and ask a few friends what … Continue reading "Light Meter: Batteries 101"
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Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #3

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Answer to Where in the World challenge #2: Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50/18-200VR, 0.002s shutter, f5.3 This bronze sculpture of Pinocchio and Jiminy Cricket is one of several character statues in the garden in front of the Cinderella’s castle at the Magic Kingdom. Quick Tip: Giving a photo a shallow depth of field … Continue reading "Focus on Disney World – Where in the World? #3"
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