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Back to the 50’s

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Pop Century Resort’s 1950’s building and bowling alley pool area.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/60s, f/4, 200 ISO, +0.3 EV, 18mm Focal Length As an avid bowler, when I came upon Pop Century’s 1950’s area, I was thrilled. The huge bowling pin stairwells, the sock-hop icons on the buildings and the bowling pin and alley themed pool put … Continue reading "Back to the 50’s"
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Disney Pics of the Week – Resorts

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This week Lisa, Scott and I will be sharing photos from the Disney resorts in our Pic of the Week series. Disney really does it right when it comes to creating beautiful and interesting resorts. Some are fun and whimsical, while others are just plain gorgeous. From the value resorts to the deluxe, there’s no … Continue reading "Disney Pics of the Week – Resorts"
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Where in the World #46

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #45: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2003 Barrie Brewer, Nikon E3100, 18-200VR, 1/470s shutter, f5.6 This lighthouse can be found at Disney’s Old Key West Resort. I took this photo from a boat that Sutree and I rented at Downtown Disney. Tooling around on the waterways near the resorts is a … Continue reading "Where in the World #46"
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MouseFest Photowalk Invitation

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Have you heard of photowalking yet? Photowalks are a great way to spend time with other photography enthusiasts, get a little fresh air, exercise, and have some fun taking pictures. Technically, photowalking is defined as “the act of walking [or wheeling] with a camera for the main purpose of taking pictures of things that the … Continue reading "MouseFest Photowalk Invitation"
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Sidelighting

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Sidelighting is light illuminating from a 90 degree angle to the subject. This gives an almost three dimensional effect to the subject being photographed. As seen below in this photo of The ESPN Club at Disney’s Boardwalk Resort, the sidelighting creates shadows in the restaurant’s exterior features showing depth in a two dimensional medium. Sidelight … Continue reading "Sidelighting"
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Where in the World? #42

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #41: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1/60s shutter, f5.6 This amazing chandelier is located in the lobby of Disney’s Boardwalk Inn. It’s breathtaking the first time you see it. This photo only shows one quarter of the massive fixture. There are actually four giant hippocamps* … Continue reading "Where in the World? #42"
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The Wave at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Posted on by Jack Spence
The California Grill is the Contemporary Resort’s signature restaurant, offering upscale dinners, sophisticated atmosphere, and spectacular views of the Magic Kingdom. For many years, the Concourse Steakhouse, on the fourth floor of the Contemporary, was their casual dining spot, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Although I liked this restaurant, I always felt it lacked a … Continue reading "The Wave at Disney’s Contemporary Resort"
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Disneyland Resort – Panama Canal Trip – Day 17

Posted on by AllEars
May 26, 2008 Disneyland Resort Weather: Partly Cloudy, 60s. The alarm went off bright and early. As I reached for my glasses, they weren’t there. Huh? I hesitated for a moment and then I realized I wasn’t on the ship anymore. 15 nights in one place will do that to you. I opened my eyes … Continue reading "Disneyland Resort – Panama Canal Trip – Day 17"
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Disney Magic Cruise – Port of Los Angeles and Disneyland – Panama Canal Trip – Day 16

Posted on by AllEars
May 25, 2008 Port of Call: Los Angeles — Disneyland Resort Much as we wanted to sleep in, Linda had to disembark by 7:30am so we were up early. While she got ready, I went up on Deck 10 to watch the Disney Magic come into Port. The sun was just coming up which made … Continue reading "Disney Magic Cruise – Port of Los Angeles and Disneyland – Panama Canal Trip – Day 16"
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Fort Wilderness Hidden Mickeys

Posted on by Steve Barrett
Recently, I stayed in a cabin at the Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground. The best way to research Hidden Mickeys is to stay in the middle of the magic! I like the cabins; they’re spacious and well-maintained, and you can park your car right in front of your cabin. Disney has been placing more and … Continue reading "Fort Wilderness Hidden Mickeys"
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