Tag: theme parks
I vividly remember the time I met Betsy Ross at the American Adventure. Her story was told as part of the 4th of July festivities back in 2010. Here are 2 photos featuring Betsy Ross in the American Adventure Rotunda. I’m not sure if she appeared after that time, but I know I never saw … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Patriotic"
Disney Pic of the Week: Patriotic
Posted onI have always been very concerned about conservation issues facing my country’s natural resources from renewable ones like forests to saving ecological crown jewels in America’s National Parks. The scene during the audio-animatronics show called American Adventure in Epcot’s World Showcase with President Teddy Roosevelt and Jon Muir is my favorite. It reminds me of … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Patriotic"
Possible Hidden Mickeys around Walt Disney World
Posted onSome of the following images come close – I think – to forming classic Hidden Mickeys. Of course, some collections of circles are more convincing than others. What do you think of these? In Epcot, along the “Frozen Ever After” Standby queue, at one point you walk through Oaken’s Tokens shop. Circular impressions on the … Continue reading "Possible Hidden Mickeys around Walt Disney World"
Still Using HDR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Posted onEven with today’s software tools like MacPhun’s Intensify, I still find taking a set of photographs to create High Dynamic Range or HDR images worth my time in the field and in the digital dark room. With my cameras from Nikon, it is easy to create a bracketed set of image from -2 to +2 … Continue reading "Still Using HDR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom"
Disney Pic of the Week: Live Performances
Posted onWhile there are many live entertainers I have totally enjoyed over the years there is one special one I have to share with you. It’s not a photograph but a video….. When the Dapper Dans did Boy Bands! The World Disney World Dans: The Disneyland Dans: Hope you enjoyed! What is your choice for Live … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Live Performances"
Disney Pic of the Week: Live Performances
Posted onI am sticking with Disney’s Hollywood Studies for this week’s theme of Live Performances. It is my all time animated, now live action Disney movie, Broadway musical and, of course, the live show in the Theater of the Stars: Beauty and the Beast, Live on Stage. The costuming is Disney theme park big but the … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Live Performances"
Hidden Mickeys around Walt Disney World
Posted onI’ll begin with a few images from Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We should find at least a few Hidden Mickeys in the new Pandora, right? How about this image? Look for these small indentations in the rock wall (in the middle of the photo) along the lower exit walkway from “Avatar Flight of Passage,” near the … Continue reading "Hidden Mickeys around Walt Disney World"
Editing Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in the Magic Kingdom
Posted onThis week I am going to take you through a challenging photo edit using Adobe Lightroom CC. Here is the before image I took while riding Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in the Magic Kingdom. Riding Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in the Magic Kingdom [UNEDITED].Nikon D750/24-120VR, 1/125s, f/16, ISO 400, EV 0, 24mm Focal Length. There … Continue reading "Editing Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in the Magic Kingdom"
Disney Pic of the Week: Studios Yesterland
Posted onMany things have come and gone since Disney’s MGM Studios / Disney’s Hollywood Studios opened in 1989. From shows, to attractions, to special events, there have been many many changes. One that is often overlooked is the “Super Soap Weekend”. Beginning somewhere around 1999, this special weekend was generally held in the fall. Stars from … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Studios Yesterland"
Disney Pic of the Week: Studios Yesterland
Posted onOn my last trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the Streets of America were walled off in preparation to its transition into the new Star Wars and Pixar areas. It did make me a little sad as those streets, comprising the cities of New York and San Francisco, was a favorite place to stroll through. Full … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Studios Yesterland"
