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Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in Motion

Posted on by Scott Thomas
When I am out photographing, I like to include motion shots. Sometimes I will use panning to show motion but that can be hit or miss. Another way to show motion is to slow down the shutter and keep the camera still as a moving object goes past the lens. This is how I got … Continue reading "Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in Motion"
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Cooling Off in the Magic Kingdom

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Need a place to cool off this summer? Brer Rabbit points the way.Nikon D7100/24-120VR, 1/125s, f/16, ISO 250, EV 0, 24mm Focal Length, Polarizer filter. Scott is taking a summer break this week. With the hot summer weather finally getting to where Scott lives, he was looking for a place to cool off. Brer Rabbit … Continue reading "Cooling Off in the Magic Kingdom"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

Posted on by Scott Thomas
When Disney decides to do something, they do it right. The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is a prime example. It features the first ever swinging ride vehicles adding a thrill to every tight turn while telling the tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. A great ride for adults, it is perfect for the … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train"
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Riding Tomorrowland’s Astro Orbiter in the Magic Kingdom

Posted on by Scott Thomas
I have been visiting Walt Disney World since 1983. In all that time, I have never ridden one of the iconic rides in the Magic Kingdom. This has always been my view of it… Long exposure photo of the Astro Orbiter in Tomorrowland.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 6s, f/16, ISO 200, EV 0, 55mm focal length, tripod. On … Continue reading "Riding Tomorrowland’s Astro Orbiter in the Magic Kingdom"
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All Aboard Peter Pan’s Flight

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Guests getting on Pirate ships for a ride on Peter Pan’s Flight.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/50s, f/3.5, ISO 1600, EV +0.3, 18mm focal length. While today’s dSLR cameras can capture photos inside Peter Pan’s Flight in the Magic Kingdom, back when I had a Nikon D70, photographing the loading area was about the best I could hope … Continue reading "All Aboard Peter Pan’s Flight"
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Disney Pic of the Week – it’s a small world

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Extra special, that’s how Disneyland’s it’s a small world looks and feels, and that’s just from afar. Before reaching their boats, visitors enjoy the finely manicured lawn designs, animal topiaries, and a giant smiling clock with toy musicians and dancers that play every fifteen minutes. Wait around and you’ll see one of the Disneyland Railroad … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – it’s a small world"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Dumbo

Posted on by Scott Thomas
I do not usually partake of the Fantasyland rides. Even when my kids were little, I let Mom do those rides. So, when this topic was proposed by Lisa, I sighed and had every intention of riding Dumbo the Flying Elephant on my very next trip. You know how it goes at Walt Disney World? … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Dumbo"
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Newbie and the Geek Take Islands of Adventure and Universal Orlando

Posted on by Lisa Berton
If you’ve missed any of my previous trip report entries, shame on you! I’d put you in timeout but you’ve clearly suffered enough by not keeping up with the group. Go ahead and start reading, the links are readily available. Disney’s Animal Kingdom posted Feb. 13th Magic Kingdom posted Feb. 20th Disney’s Hollywood Studios posted … Continue reading "Newbie and the Geek Take Islands of Adventure and Universal Orlando"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Storybook Circus

Posted on by Lisa Berton
The Magic Kingdom is bursting at the seams with expansions to Fantasyland including a section deemed Storybook Circus. Here you’ll find not 1 but 2 Dumbo the Flying Elephant rides with a big top tent filled with activities to keep you busy while you wait to soar. Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station is where … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Storybook Circus"
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Disney Pic of the Week: The Three Caballeros

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The Three Caballeros are the stars of the Gran Fiesta Tour boat ride inside the Mexico pavilion of Epcot’s World Showcase. Panchito, José Carioca and Donald Duck or, as Lisa would remind me, Pato Donald make up the famous trio featured in Walt Disney’s animated movie of the same name. José is the one on … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: The Three Caballeros"
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