Tag: Spaceship Earth
Last week I began a discussion about the many wonderful details that can be found above our heads at the Disney parks. I talked about both the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Today I will continue my story with the ceilings and up-high details of Epcot. Not all ceilings are beautiful or even tolerable. … Continue reading "It’s Over My Head – Part Three – Epcot"
Three Favorite Photos of 2012
Posted onIn reflecting back on my two trips to Walt Disney World and a Disney Dream cruise, I found these three photos illustrated my favorite times from each of the three different Disney adventures. The first trip was broken up by the cruise in the middle and featured two Star Wars Weekends. If you are even … Continue reading "Three Favorite Photos of 2012"
EPCOT30 Celebration
Posted onFuture World from the monorail over Epcot.Nikon D700/Tokina 11-16mm, 1/125, f/16, ISO 200, EV -0.6, 16mm focal length. A few things have changed in this view of Epcot’s Future World from the monorail since the park opened in 1982. The trees and landscaping have been expanded. There is a water play area and the Phineas … Continue reading "EPCOT30 Celebration"
Prime Epcot
Posted onPrime Epcot When I am in a photography funk and want to challenge myself, I take my favorite zoom lens off my camera and put on my Nikon 50mm f/1.8 prime lens. What I call the Nifty-Fifty. I did this for a day at Epcot and came away with some of the best photos I … Continue reading "Prime Epcot"
Disney Pic of the Week: Monorails at Walt Disney World
Posted onMonorails are a favorite subject on the Picture This! blog and are my favorite “ride” at Walt Disney World. I have been known to plan my day to take advantage of the long monorail line between Epcot and the Magic Kingdom or around the Seven Seas Lagoon. How about you? Monorail Lime passing Spaceship Earth … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Monorails at Walt Disney World"
Spaceship Earth Triptych
Posted onA triptych is a work of art which is divided into three sections. I took a photo of Spaceship Earth looking right up one of the pylons. I decided to use FX Photo Studio to make a few special effect versions of the Spaceship Earth photo and create a triptych from them. A triptych of … Continue reading "Spaceship Earth Triptych"
These Are A Few Of My Favourite Disney Things
Posted onWhat is your favourite park at Walt Disney World? What are your “must-do” rides or activities? What are the things you only do once in a while? One of the greatest things about Walt Disney World is the diversity of experience you can enjoy there. With the four theme parks, two water parks, golf courses, … Continue reading "These Are A Few Of My Favourite Disney Things"
Inside Spaceship Earth: Gutenberg Press
Posted onJohann Gutenberg examining a page from his printing press inside Spaceship Earth.Nikon D700/50mm, 1/60s, f/1.8, ISO 6400, EV +1.0. The Gutenberg Press scene inside Spaceship Earth shows a page of the Bible that Johann Gutenberg is examining. The page is an exact replica of one from the Gutenberg Bible on display in the Huntington Library … Continue reading "Inside Spaceship Earth: Gutenberg Press"
Disney Pic of the Week – Inside Spaceship Earth
Posted onSpaceship Earth (featuring my color photos) is a relaxing and slow moving dark ride that takes guests through the progress of mankind from cavemen to Steve Jobs/Steve Wozniak. It sits inside what some refer to as the giant golf ball which in actuality is a geodesic sphere. My photographic contribution might look to some as … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Inside Spaceship Earth"
Disney Land and Sea
Posted onDisney Land and Sea. Scott is on vacation this week. This time he is doing a Land and Sea trip to Walt Disney World which will include a 4-night cruise on the Disney Dream followed by a stay at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. He’ll be back next week with more Disney photography information and tips. … Continue reading "Disney Land and Sea"
