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Cameras Up!

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Cameras Up! AllEars.Net 2008 Photowalk Group Photo.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/125s, f/10, 200 ISO, -0.6 EV, 18mm Focal Length, Tripod, Flash Used For my Disney Pic of the Week on Groups, I present to you the group photo from the AllEars.Net 2008 Photowalk. This was a lot of fun to do and hope we can do this … Continue reading "Cameras Up!"
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Online Check-in for Disney Vacation Club Resorts Part 2

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Previously I blogged about the DVC online check-in process. When I got to Kidani Village, I was greeted by a Cast Member. I explained I did the online check-in and she told me anyone at the front desk would help me. They were very well staffed so there was no wait. At this point Kidani … Continue reading "Online Check-in for Disney Vacation Club Resorts Part 2"
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Where in the World #85

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #84: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2009 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200VR, 1/2s shutter, f/3.5, ISO 800 This beautiful relief carving is located near the elevators at Disney’s Polynesian Resort. I think this one stumped a lot of people. I went easy on you – anyone who mentioned the Polynesian got … Continue reading "Where in the World #85"
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Kidani Village — Final Blog

Posted on by Jack Spence
In this final blog I’m going to try to tie up any loose ends and answer a few more questions. When I checked into Kidani Village early on May 1st, I was the only guest at the front desk and I had seven eager cast members ready and willing to tell me everything there is … Continue reading "Kidani Village — Final Blog"
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No Pedaling for You, Lisa!

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Lisa is none too pleased about being to short to pedal a Surrey Bike.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/250s, f/5, ISO 200, EV -0.3, 62mm Focal Length For my Disney Pic of the Week on Humor, I wanted to share poor Lisa’s reaction to finding out she was too short to pedal the Surrey Bikes around the Epcot … Continue reading "No Pedaling for You, Lisa!"
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Kidani Village Part 5

Posted on by Jack Spence
For lunch yesterday we went to the Maji Pool Bar. Disney offers two options for lunch at this location. The first is a more casual menu of premade sandwiches and salads at reasonable prices. These are handled by the bartender and service is immediate. The other option is called Private Dining (in other words, room … Continue reading "Kidani Village Part 5"
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A Serious Understatement

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200VR lens, 1/250s shutter, f8 On our photowalk in December, several people found the humor in this safety cone floating in Crescent Lake, including Lisa and Scott. However, knowing that humor was the topic for an upcoming Pic of the Week (and being the brat that I am), … Continue reading "A Serious Understatement"
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Using a Tripod at WDW

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Hollywood Studios Entrance.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 30s, f/16, ISO 200, +0.3 EV, 170mm Focal length, Tripod I have never carried a tripod into a Walt Disney World park until my last trip. I thought it would be too much trouble and a bother. However, if you plan ahead, it can be done without too much disruption to … Continue reading "Using a Tripod at WDW"
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Metering Modes Revisited

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Last year I went in-depth and explained the three different metering modes found on our digital SLR and advanced point and shoot cameras. These are Matrix, Center-weighted and Spot. At the time, I used some un-Disney like photos to show the difference between each mode. I thought a side by side comparison would be helpful … Continue reading "Metering Modes Revisited"
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Where in the World #80

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #79: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1/320s shutter, f/9 To all you folks who guessed the Tomorrowland Indy Speedway, you were in good company! That was the most popular answer this week. Designed to look like the horses’ gate at a racetrack, this water play … Continue reading "Where in the World #80"
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