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Reflective Walt Disney World

Posted on by Scott Thomas
If there is one thing most photographers can not pass up, it is a good reflection photo. Add Disney architecture in the reflection and I can not pass it up. Like the time I walked across the bridge from Discovery Island to Africa on a still morning to see the Harambe Theatre reflected in the … Continue reading "Reflective Walt Disney World"
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Blue Hour over Expedition EVEREST

Posted on by Scott Thomas
In reviewing past blogs recently, I did a few on Blue Hour but never really explained it beyond saying it is something that happens after sunset and before complete darkness. Here are a few facts about Blue Hour: It is not an hour long but more like 15 to 25 minutes. Happens twice a day.  … Continue reading "Blue Hour over Expedition EVEREST"
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Ceremonial Canoe in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Our next stop is along the walk to Asia and just past the Yeti Shrine in Disney’s Animal Kingdom rests (rested) a very colorful ceremonial canoe. On a calm day, the water creates reflections of the canoe. To capture the beautiful colors of the canoe, I underexposed using exposure compensation by -0.3 of a stop. … Continue reading "Ceremonial Canoe in Disney’s Animal Kingdom"
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Looking Up at Spaceship Earth

Posted on by Scott Thomas
This week we visit Epcot and its “castle”, Spaceship Earth. You will often hear Walt Disney World fans say to Look Up when walking around the parks. I took the saying to heart when I walked up to one of the pillars which hold up Spaceship Earth and looked straight up its edge. I leaned … Continue reading "Looking Up at Spaceship Earth"
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Using a Super Zoom Lens at Walt Disney World

Posted on by Scott Thomas
I am a big fan of using Super Zoom lenses on digital SLR cameras. When I travel to places like Walt Disney World, I do not want to be carrying a lot of heavy equipment. A Super Zoom lens lets me go with a small pouch which holds an extra battery, memory cards, lens cleaning … Continue reading "Using a Super Zoom Lens at Walt Disney World"
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Play the Waiting Game at Walt Disney World

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Returning to Epcot for another tip on photographing in busy tourist attractions using Walt Disney World examples. This one can be tough if you are traveling with children but not impossible. Even as busy as a Disney themepark can be, if you wait a bit, an opportunity will present itself. The first photo of the … Continue reading "Play the Waiting Game at Walt Disney World"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Flowers

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Good morning. It’s a beautiful day in a sunny state where flowers bloom all year long and the essence of love fills the air. Buenos dias. Es un hermoso dia en un estado soleado donde las flores florecen todo el ano y la escencia del amor llena el aire. Step inside a wondrous land with … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Flowers"
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Illuminations over Imagination in Epcot

Posted on by Scott Thomas
I follow many photographers who enjoy perfecting their craft in Disney parks all over the world. These men and women come up with many photo ideas I often make note of these photos to try an attempt myself. These help to push my photographic skills as I try to master new techniques and see things … Continue reading "Illuminations over Imagination in Epcot"
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Ragtime Mirror on Main Street USA

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Even a veteran of many trips to Walt Disney World can turn a corner and enjoy a new experience. It happened to me in the Magic Kingdom when I came around Casey’s Corner and found Jim the Ragtime Pianist just sitting down in front of his piano. The piano mirror allows Jim to play and … Continue reading "Ragtime Mirror on Main Street USA"
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Morocco in Mirrors

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Exploring new worlds from behind the lens is intriguing, captivating, and exotic. While many of us haven’t traveled the globe far and wide, we have and can get a glimpse of some foreign lands at Epcot. When walking around these detailed pavilions we see so much that it sometimes escapes us. I love going back … Continue reading "Morocco in Mirrors"
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