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Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel Salutes World Autism Awareness Day by Lighting Hotel Blue

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Hotel continues to spread message of autism awareness throughout April with a specialty blue cocktail served in Todd English’s bluezoo; Proceeds from drink the will be donated to Orlando’s Princeton House Charter School serving children with autism The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel will be joining other iconic buildings around the world — … Continue reading "Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel Salutes World Autism Awareness Day by Lighting Hotel Blue"
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Sunny Day at Walt Disney World

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Walking back from breakfast to my room at the Dolphin Resort last Fall, I stopped and watched the comings and goings of the Friendship boats. It was a typical beautiful day in central Florida filled with warm sunshine and blue skies. Something living in the northeastern United States, as I do, is still months away. … Continue reading "Sunny Day at Walt Disney World"
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New Seminars and Innovative Dishes Highlight Fourth Annual Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food and Wine Classic

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
The culinary team at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel is gearing up for the annual Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic, Oct. 18 - 19. Back for its fourth year, the event presents the perfect opportunity for everyone -- from novices to enthusiasts -- to savor the flavor of culinary innovation at this two-night outdoor evening festival hosted along the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel's lush causeway.
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Swan Resort Fountain

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Guess which resort this fountain is in?Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/15s, f/3.5, ISO 400, EV +0.3, 18mm Focal Length. In a hallway off of the main lobby of the (you guessed it) the Swan Resort at Walt Disney World is this lovely fountain and seating area guests walk past from the elevator bank. A very fitting Disney … Continue reading "Swan Resort Fountain"
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A “Really Cool Party”: The New Food and Wine Classic at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
NOTE: Due to the amount of junk mail our blogs have been getting, we’ve implemented a new procedure for posting blog comments. After sharing your thoughts, there is one more box to complete before you press “Post.” For now, type the word “blog” (without quotes) in this field (this word could change periodically). This will … Continue reading "A “Really Cool Party”: The New Food and Wine Classic at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin"
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Walking on Sunshine

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Early morning light casting shadows.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/50s, f/16, 200 ISO, +0.3 EV, 72mm focal length As photographers, we all work with light and shadows to create our images. However, when I was looking for something with these two elements for this Disney Pic of the Week on my last trip to Walt Disney World, I … Continue reading "Walking on Sunshine"
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Pano-Magic

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I recently attended a photo workshop where I saw some fantastic panoramic images. As the presenter went through the steps to create them, I got so excited that when I got home last night I searched through my Walt Disney World photos to see if I had any candidates for a panoramic. Though I did … Continue reading "Pano-Magic"
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Using a Tripod at WDW

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Hollywood Studios Entrance.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 30s, f/16, ISO 200, +0.3 EV, 170mm Focal length, Tripod I have never carried a tripod into a Walt Disney World park until my last trip. I thought it would be too much trouble and a bother. However, if you plan ahead, it can be done without too much disruption to … Continue reading "Using a Tripod at WDW"
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Rule Breaking with Symmetry

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Symmetry in it’s purest sense is an object which, if cut directly down the middle, would be mirror images of each other. It’s one of the ways to break the Rule of Thirds correctly. Hope that doesn’t confuse you. It’s easy to find a symmetrical object but the images I’ve chosen to show you here … Continue reading "Rule Breaking with Symmetry"
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