Disney Pic of the Week – DiVine

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Have you heard of DiVine? No? Ah, well, she is a performance art character who gracefully mingles with trees and plants. She is one with and of nature. DiVine comes to Disney’s Animal Kingdom from Living World Entertainment. You won’t find her on the published entertainment schedule in the park so plan ahead by visiting … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – DiVine"
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Declaration of Independence in the American Adventure

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Scott is off this week. Probably recovering from a good old American cookout in celebration of the 4th of July holiday in the United States of America. He wanted to share this scene from Epcot’s American Adventure to remind his fellow patriots of the history behind our annual day of celebration and fireworks. Scott will … Continue reading "Declaration of Independence in the American Adventure"
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Star Wars Weekend Hyperspace Hoopla Photography Tips

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Star Wars Weekends have started at Disney’s Hollywood Studies for this year. I had a great time there last year being swept up in the fun of the Star Wars universe of characters, actors and events. At the end of each Star Wars Weekend day is the Hyperspace Hoopla Dance Off Show at the stage … Continue reading "Star Wars Weekend Hyperspace Hoopla Photography Tips"
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In-Camera Color Special Effects

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Here are just a few cool things my Canon SX30 IS point and shoot camera can do. Consult your camera’s manual to find out if yours can do the same things and how. This is a quick recap and preview to stimulate your creativity before taking on summer vacation. Smart Shutter – Read more about … Continue reading "In-Camera Color Special Effects"
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Disney Pic of the Week – New Fantasyland

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Gone is Mickey’s summer home and Minnie’s airy Florida retreat. In their place is the newly expanded Fantasyland with not one but two Dumbo the Flying Elephant rides, along with Under the Sea – Voyage of the Little Mermaid, Enchanted Tales with Belle, new shops and restaurants. More attractions will be added and the area … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – New Fantasyland"
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Including Guests in Walt Disney World Photography

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Continuing our tips for photographing in busy tourist attractions using Walt Disney World examples. When the parks are full of people, and it is a rare day when they are not these days, I just include them in the composition. People help to tell the story and add scale to whatever surrounds them. Watching the … Continue reading "Including Guests in Walt Disney World Photography"
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Newbie and the Geek Take Islands of Adventure and Universal Orlando

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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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Tumble Monkeys

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Swinging along with our Disney Pic of the Week theme, yellow, are the tumble monkeys from Festival of the Lion King. Catch their high-flying, bouncing, Timon-carrying act at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The fellas, uh, monkeys, are my favorite part of the show. They’re just so darn…cute in their…fitting…outfits. Come on over and “Like” my Facebook … Continue reading "Tumble Monkeys"
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Pocahontas on the Fantasmic! Mountain

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Pocahontas appears during Fantasmic!.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/25s, f/5.6, ISO 1600, EV 0, 300mm focal length. As the fighting between the settlers and her American Indian tribe escalates, Pocahontas appears high up on the mountain to the music of Colors in the Wind to stop the conflict. One of many breathtaking scenes during Fantasmic!, the nighttime water … Continue reading "Pocahontas on the Fantasmic! Mountain"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Musical Performances

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Did midnight sadness creep through your window? Head to Disneyland and surround yourself with melodies that will have you dancing like no one is watching. As if you stepped into a movie where people suddenly break into song with rehearsed choreography, bands and singers alike enter from all directions. You simply can’t be blue under … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Musical Performances"
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