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Using a Wide Angle Zoom at the Magic Kingdom

Posted on by Scott Thomas
A fun lens to use at Walt Disney World is an Ultra Wide Angle (UWA) Zoom Lens. For a Full frame camera, it means a lens starting at around 16mm. For a cropped sensor camera, 10mm or 11mm is a good starting focal length. Currently, I use a Nikon 16-35mm f/4G ED VR Lens on … Continue reading "Using a Wide Angle Zoom at the Magic Kingdom"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Country Bear Jamboree

Posted on by Scott Thomas
For the month of February, I am going to visit classic rides at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom starting with those fun loving bears in Frontierland’s Country Bear Jamboree. Below the picture will be a trivia question for you to answer in the Comments each week. Henry is the Master of Ceremonies of the Country … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Country Bear Jamboree"
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Hidden Mickeys in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Posted on by Steve Barrett
We continue to find potential Hidden Mickeys in the amazing detail of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Check out two images from Pandora. One is along the outer perimeter of the collection of drums to play, which is near the entrance to Na’vi River Journey. Three small mushroom-like growths can be found about three feet up from … Continue reading "Hidden Mickeys in Disney’s Animal Kingdom"
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The stories behind Disney’s Animal Kingdom, which turns 20 in April

Posted on by Chuck Schmidt
The entrance to Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. [Walt Disney World] Around this time last year, I was searching for an idea for my next AllEars.net blog. With the opening of Pandora: The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom looming in the spring, I figured it might be a good idea to write something … Continue reading "The stories behind Disney’s Animal Kingdom, which turns 20 in April"
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In Search of Nepal at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Posted on by Scott Thomas
I know I will never travel to Nepal like Indiana Jones did. Luckily, I can photograph Walt Disney World’s version of Nepal at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Expedition: EVEREST. I am always searching for new angles and compositions like Indy searched for rare artifacts. Walking over the metal bridge with Everest behind me I spotted one … Continue reading "In Search of Nepal at Disney’s Animal Kingdom"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Be Our Guest

Posted on by Scott Thomas
I have dined in each of the three rooms of the Be Our Guest restaurant in Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom and, by far, my favorite is The Ballroom. Magnificent golden chandeliers hang overhead as the painted cherubs look down upon all the guests enjoying their meals. As close to being in the animated feature, … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Be Our Guest"
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Disney Architectural Photography – Part 3

Posted on by Scott Thomas
In Part 1 of Architectural Photography at Walt Disney World we discussed the kind of equipment and techniques for architectural photography. In Part 2, we talked about how composition plays an important part in using the equipment. For Part 3, as in all photography, it comes down to the Light. Granted you can take photos … Continue reading "Disney Architectural Photography – Part 3"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Satu’li Canteen

Posted on by Scott Thomas
The Satu’li Canteen in Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has an unique way of ordering food. Instead of the usual Earth-way of doing it, you choose your protein, base and sauce for your Satu’li Bowl. Sounds appetizing? No? Well, in practise, it is very good and fits in with the … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Satu’li Canteen"
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Disney Architectural Photography – Part 1

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Disney themeparks worldwide are home to beautiful and unique architectural structures. For the next three weeks, I am going to explore how best to photograph some of them. To photograph architecture specific types of gear and techniques are needed. Whether you are using a digital SLR, compact or even a phone camera, a wide angle … Continue reading "Disney Architectural Photography – Part 1"
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