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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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Sanaa Brings Flavors of India, Africa To Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Fans of Jiko – The Cooking Place and Boma-Flavors of Africa have a new reason to dine at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge as Sanaa debuts May 1 in the resort’s new Kidani Village expansion. (Editor’s Note: Disney previously released photographs of many of Sanaa’s new dishes, which you can find … Continue reading "Sanaa Brings Flavors of India, Africa To Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge"
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Grand Californian Villas Hard Hat Tour

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
On Thursday I had the opportunity to take a “Sneak Peek Hard Hat Tour” of the DVC Grand Californian Villas. These villas are still under construction – they are scheduled to open late this fall – November according to some of the literature we were given. Our tour began with a continental breakfast and an … Continue reading "Grand Californian Villas Hard Hat Tour"
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On the Seven Seas Lagoon

Posted on by Scott Thomas
A Ferryboat and Resort Motor Launch on the Seven Seas Lagoon.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/125s, f/14, ISO 200, EV +0.3, 56mm Focal Length Walt Disney World was designed to use watercraft as a major way to move people around the huge entertainment and resort complex. In my Disney Pic of the Week on Watercraft I choose this … Continue reading "On the Seven Seas Lagoon"
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Disney Pics of the Week – Watercraft

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Water, water, everywhere – it’s Florida after all! Our Pic of the Week theme this week is watercraft. One of the things I love about Walt Disney World is how many different opportunities there are to ride on the water. Ferries and water taxis of all sorts transport guests from resorts to the theme parks … Continue reading "Disney Pics of the Week – Watercraft"
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Indulgance

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200VR lens, 1/80s shutter, f5.3 I can sum up this week’s Pic of the Week in one word – yum! Head on over to the Boardwalk Bakery to experience this little piece of decadence.
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Sanaa at Animal Kingdom Villas to Open May 1, 2009

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Sanaa (pronounced sah-NAH), the new table service restaurant at Animal Kingdom Villas’ Kidani Village is set to open May 1, 2009. Named for the Swahili word for “artwork,” Sanaa will feature African-inspired cuisine with an Indian touch and will be open for lunch and dinner. The restaurant will serve familiar foods prepared in tandoor ovens, … Continue reading "Sanaa at Animal Kingdom Villas to Open May 1, 2009"
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