Disney Pic of the Week: POP Century

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Every Value Resort at Walt Disney World has huge letters spelling out the resort’s name in the bus transportation area. The Pop Century Resort has fun giant POP signs which are impossible to miss as you get off your bus after a day in the parks. As I waited for a bus to get to … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: POP Century"
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Donald Duck Bread

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Antique sign for Donald Duck bread at the New York State Fair.Nikon D700/Sigma 15mm, 1/125s, f/2.8, ISO 1800, EV +0.3. Scott is still on summer break but he will be back next week with an exciting announcment! Meanwhile, he wanted to share this photo taken at the New York State Fair a couple of summer’s … Continue reading "Donald Duck Bread"
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What’s My Aperture

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Going to do something different this week. For those new to the Picture This! blog or to photography, this might be confusing. To those who have been following along, I hope this will be easy for you. I am going to post two photos and I want you to tell me the aperture used and … Continue reading "What’s My Aperture"
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Portobello’s in Downtown Disney

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Portobello Country Italian Trattoria at Downtown Disney Marketplace.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/15s, f/3.5, ISO 1250, EV +0.3, 18mm focal length. Downtown Disney Marketplace has lots of dining locations to satisfy any hunger. Portobello Country Italian Trattoria is a relaxing place with a warm atmosphere and savory dishes from famous Italy destinations like Milan, Tuscany and Rome. A … Continue reading "Portobello’s in Downtown Disney"
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Off to Disneyland!

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Disneyland sign circa 1987. The photo you see here is a scanned image from an old 4×6 inch photo I took the last time I visited Disneyland in 1987. I hear it has changed a bit since then. Next week, I will be going back to California and rediscovering Disneyland as well as discovering Disney’s … Continue reading "Off to Disneyland!"
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Echo Park Drive

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Echo Park Drive intersects with Sunset Plaza in this sign near Echo Lake.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/125s, f/5.6, ISO 200, EV -0.3, 170mm focal length. There are lots of things to see and do as you walk around Echo Lake in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Next time you are near Echo Lake, look for the details in the … Continue reading "Echo Park Drive"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Train Stations

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When I think of train stations at Walt Disney World, I think of the three staions in the Magic Kingdom found on Main Street USA, Frontierland and Fantasyland. Over the years, Lisa and I have shown you pictures of the trains but not the stations. All are unique and beautifully themeed for the part of … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Train Stations"
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Signs of the Magic Kingdom

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I was looking for signs I had photographed in the Magic Kingdom using a metadata search of my Disney photo library. From the photos displayed in the search I selected these to share with you. My favorite counter service restaurant in the Magic Kingdom is found in Liberty Square. Columbia Harbour House has a varied … Continue reading "Signs of the Magic Kingdom"
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Please Remove Cleats at the ESPN Wide World of Sports

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A sign tells athletes to remove their cleats at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/100s, f/5, ISO 200, EV +0.7, 48mm focal length Here’s a sign you would never think to see at Walt Disney World. The ESPN Wide World of Sports complex host hundreds of amateur sporting events every year. When … Continue reading "Please Remove Cleats at the ESPN Wide World of Sports"
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Lost in Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Route 66

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Guests looking lost on Route 66 in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.Nikon D700/Tokina 11-16mm, 1/80s, f/14, ISO 200, EV 0, 16mm focal length. I throughly enjoyed the Disney/Pixar movie, Cars 2, this week and it reminded me of this photo I took in Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Sunset Blvd. of some guests checking out their park maps. … Continue reading "Lost in Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Route 66"
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