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Don’t Judge a Resort by its Cover

Posted on by Mike Scopa
A few weeks ago I attended a media event sponsored by Walt Disney World. While covering the event I stayed at Kidani Village. When I visited Kidani Village last year I did not come away very impressed with the resort”¦but then again I did not stay at the resort. My first impression was that it … Continue reading "Don’t Judge a Resort by its Cover"
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King of the Wild Frontier

Posted on by Scott Thomas
I enjoyed a stop at the Trail’s End restaurant in Fort Wilderness for a hearty all-you-can-eat buffet. Before I left, I explored Crockett’s Tavern which is inside Trail’s End and is a small bar where you can enjoy some spirited drinks. Next to the bar is a wall of paraphernalia from the life of Davy … Continue reading "King of the Wild Frontier"
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Calypso Abstract

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2010 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200VR lens, 1/40 sec, f/8 Abstract photography concentrates on texture, form and color rather than the bigger picture, leaving more to your imagination. Here’s another look at that giant xylophone outside the Calypso building at Disney’s All Star Music Resort. Last time, I showed you the big picture. … Continue reading "Calypso Abstract"
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Where in the World #117

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #116: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1/40s shutter, f/5, ISO 800 Donald’s nephews are having a good ole time over at Fulton’s General Store at Port Orleans Riverside. That’s Louie climbing the rope. Huey is cheering him on while Dewey holds the rope steady. Do … Continue reading "Where in the World #117"
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Disneyland Rovings and Ravings – Part Deux

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
Part 2 of my photos and observations from my trip to Disneyland on Friday. I’ll start with the resorts, since that’s actually where I began my day – walked there from the Pinocchio Parking Lot (I arrived early enough that I was parked outside in the Pinocchio lot rather than inside the garage, which suited … Continue reading "Disneyland Rovings and Ravings – Part Deux"
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A Touch of Color

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2009 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200VR lens, 1/25 sec, f/8 Here’s a close-up of the giant xylophone outside the Calypso building at Disney’s All Star Music Resort. I love how colorful this resort is. If you’ve never visited the All Star, it’s worth a trip just for the fun photos you can take.
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Bus Stop

Posted on by Scott Thomas
All Star Sports Resort Bus Stop.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/200s, f/8, ISO 200, EV +0.3, 18mm Focal Length Everything at an All Star resort is oversized including the letters spelling out the All Star Sports name where guests wait for the Walt Disney World Transporation buses to take them anywhere on property. Makes for a large Disney … Continue reading "Bus Stop"
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March 2010 Walt Disney World Calendar

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This is the Beach Club Resort near Epcot. I decided to have a little fun and give this image an artistic look. Hope you like it. Be sure to scroll down to the bottom for a desktop wallpaper version of March’s calendar. You will need to have Adobe Reader on your computer to download the … Continue reading "March 2010 Walt Disney World Calendar"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Leading Lines

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Lines in photography are used to lead the eye to the point of interest and prevent the eye from wandering. Lines can put emphasis on distance or illustrate a relationship to foreground and background elements. Lines can be straight. Lines can be curved like the monorail tracks I photographed from the front of an express … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Leading Lines"
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Walking on Sunshine

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Early morning light casting shadows.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/50s, f/16, 200 ISO, +0.3 EV, 72mm focal length As photographers, we all work with light and shadows to create our images. However, when I was looking for something with these two elements for this Disney Pic of the Week on my last trip to Walt Disney World, I … Continue reading "Walking on Sunshine"
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