Tag: Spaceship Earth

Return of the Fisheye Lens to Epcot

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Back in 2013, I wrote about my ideas for using a Fisheye lens. What I did not say was how easy it was to leave the Fisheye lens on the camera. Case in point was this day in Epcot. My family started the day with a FastPass+ at Test Track. I had an idea for … Continue reading "Return of the Fisheye Lens to Epcot"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Spaceship Earth

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In order to keep construction employees and support personal working at the Epcot Center Site well informed, a publication entitled “Epcot Center Construction News” was published periodically beginning February 1982. The 4 page basically black and white publication was full of construction photos including many of the employees. This photo of Spaceship Earth under construction … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Spaceship Earth"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Spaceship Earth

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Though we continue with Epcot, Deb and I are now going to be sharing photos of each Walt Disney World park “castle” or icon for the next four weeks. Starting with Spaceship Earth. Like a grand and miraculous spaceship, our planet has sailed through the universe of time; and for a brief moment we have … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Spaceship Earth"
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Spaceship Earth at Night in Epcot

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Before a trip to Walt Disney World, I will browse through photos on flickr and Google in search of ideas. I found this composition and put it on my shot list for the trip. Though the photo which was the inspiration for the photo of Spaceship Earth below was taken during the day, the rest … Continue reading "Spaceship Earth at Night in Epcot"
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macPhun with Spaceship Earth at Epcot

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Today, photo editing software comes in three flavors: Expensive, Cloud based subscriptions and bits and pieces (aka apps). The exception would be Adobe Elements. An excellent choice as it has most of the photo editing capabilities of Photoshop. I am still considering my next move in photo management software. Apple’s Aperture 3.x software is no … Continue reading "macPhun with Spaceship Earth at Epcot"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Epcot

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Clouds and Spaceship Earth in Epcot

Posted on by Scott Thomas
For eons, our planet has drifted as a spaceship through the universe. — Walter Cronkite version from 1986-1994 Spaceship Earth on an Autumn day in Epcot.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/125s, f/16, ISO 280, EV 0, 150mm focal length. I have been riding Epcot’s Spaceship Earth since 1983 and have heard every narrator for the attraction. By far, … Continue reading "Clouds and Spaceship Earth in Epcot"
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Circling Spaceship Earth

Posted on by Lisa Berton
In keeping with our Disney Pic of the Week theme, Spaceship Earth, I’m continuing the subject with tips on photographing the sphere from a moving monorail. First, board the monorail heading to Epcot at the Ticket and Transportation Center. If you board the monorail to Magic Kingdom, well…that’s the wrong line, Charlie. Second, sit facing … Continue reading "Circling Spaceship Earth"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Spaceship Earth’s Exterior

Posted on by Lisa Berton
How many photos do you have of Spaceship Earth’s exterior? A lot, right? The geodesic sphere, lovingly referred to as the giant ball by newbies, is an intriguing piece of architecture. As the central focal point of Epcot, it’s easily recognizable and as such can be found on t-shirts, pins, and mugs. As a matter … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Spaceship Earth’s Exterior"
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