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Patterns can be boring to look at for most people. Not to us photographers. Patterns are facinating to photograph. They are all around us once we train our brains to see them. Lots of times, we will ignore patterns and fail to see their photographic potential. Take for instance when we browse the shops at … Continue reading "Photographing Patterns at Walt Disney World"
Disney Pic of the Week: Mouse Ears
Posted onWalt Disney World may no longer celebrate special anniversary years but they do like to sell special anniversary merchandise. Such was the case for Epcot’s 30th Anniversary last year. Back in 2011, you could find lots of merchandise for the Magic Kingdom’s 40th Anniversary which is where I found these Mickey Mouse Ears. 40th Anniversary … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Mouse Ears"
Pirates of the Caribbean Pinball
Posted onIt lurks in the well-lit shadows of the Tomorrowland Arcade, awaiting players brave enough to tempt fate with a few schillings and fast-action thumbs. Don’t be chicken. Commandeer the pinball machine and beat the high score. However, if gold isn’t what you’re after but rather some “Tada!” worthy photographs, look no further. Here she sits. … Continue reading "Pirates of the Caribbean Pinball"
Norwegian Fashion
Posted onLooking to shop your way through Walt Disney World? Stop at the Norway pavilion in Epcot, and enter The Puffin’s Roost. Here you’ll find plenty of tempting Norwegian merchandise to take home. There are warm hats for those cold winter nights, viking toys for playing make believe, and snacks to keep you full. Disney Pic … Continue reading "Norwegian Fashion"
Newbie and the Geek Take Downtown Disney and More
Posted onOur fourth day of vacationing was the most relaxed which might be an odd statement once you read all that we did. The morning began as usual with eating breakfast in our room at All-Star Movies. We’d each bought cereal, milk, and fruit and had the same thing almost every day. I also had some … Continue reading "Newbie and the Geek Take Downtown Disney and More"
Save the Photography Industry and Your Memories
Posted onLast week, my jaw hit the floor as I walked into my local privately owned camera store and photo lab. Nearly everything was on sale from 25 – 80% off and they had sold all photo printing and processing equipment. I wanted to scream and cry at the same time. “Now what?!” was all I … Continue reading "Save the Photography Industry and Your Memories"
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"
Crown and Crest – United Kingdom Epcot
Posted onIt’s a jolly holiday shopping in the UK. Inside Siamese twins shoppe, Crown and Crest, you will find merchandise relaying to soccer, pubs, and the Beatles. You can also find your Family Crest of Arms and purchase it. This crest is affixed to a wall over the door leading to the next store. Hey, I … Continue reading "Crown and Crest – United Kingdom Epcot"
Disney Fantasy Merchandise – Inaugural and Otherwise
Posted onI didn’t get the chance to do a lot of shopping while I was on the Disney Fantasy preview cruise last week, but I did pay a visit or two to some of the shops just to see what special merchandise they might have. As they did last year for the Dream, they’ve designated Inaugural … Continue reading "Disney Fantasy Merchandise – Inaugural and Otherwise"
Shopping in Downtown Disney
Posted onMy family and I make deals these days when spending time at Walt Disney World. They give me time to photograph and I give them time to shop. They also know to feed me just to be safe. Like at the Earl of Sandwich when the day calls for a shopping safari at Downtown Disney’s … Continue reading "Shopping in Downtown Disney"
