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Disney Pic of the Week: Test Track

Posted on by Scott Thomas
The “crash test” in Test Track is a cool way to exit out onto the high banks especially after it got the Tron Effect-like updates back in 2012. Test Track pavilion in Epcot’s Future World.Nikon D750/16-35VR, 1/250s, f/4, ISO 10000, EV 0, 16mm Focal Length. Deb will be here tomorrow to share her Test Track … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Test Track"
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Aerial Tour of Disney Springs at Walt Disney World

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Back in January, I posted a Disney Pic of the Week of an aerial photograph I took of what was then called Downtown Disney from the Characters in Flight Balloon ride. At the time, I said I had been trying to go on the ride to get new photos of Disney Springs. Third time was … Continue reading "Aerial Tour of Disney Springs at Walt Disney World"
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Photographing While Riding at Walt Disney World

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One of the hot topics I get asked about a lot is photographing while on a ride at Disney themeparks. There is an easy way and a harder way which I will be talking about and giving examples. First, let me stress the importance of securing your camera while on rides. Whether you are taking … Continue reading "Photographing While Riding at Walt Disney World"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Goodbye to 2015

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As the Norway pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase prepares for Frozen Ever After, we bid goodbye to the Maelstrom boat ride through Norway’s lore, wildlife and off shore oil platforms. Before boarding the longboats, the queue was overlooked by huge murals giving a preview of the ride’s scenes. Mural in the queue to ride the … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Goodbye to 2015"
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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

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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

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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

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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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