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Lens Correcting inside the American Adventure

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I enjoy photographing with a Fisheye lens even when entering the American Adventure to listen to the Voices of Liberty. Voices of Liberty performing in the American Adventure using a Fisheye Lens.Nikon D750/Sigma 15mm, 1/125s, f/2.8, ISO 4000, EV 0. Many photo editors can “correct” distortions in many lenses including fisheye ones. To test this … Continue reading "Lens Correcting inside the American Adventure"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Food Preparation

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There a few show kitchens at restaurants in Walt Disney World. None more unique than that in Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria in Epcot’s Italy pavilion. There, you can see pizzas made from start to finish. Chef making a pizza in Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/125s, f/3.5, ISO 1800, EV 0, 28mm Focal … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Food Preparation"
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Partners and the Crane at the Magic Kingdom

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I got on the ferry to travel from the Ticket and Transportation Center on my last visit to the Magic Kingdom. I walked up the ferry’s stairs and made my way to the front railings. I looked over the Seven Seas Lagoon to see the beautiful sights as the ferry sailed closer. I first notice … Continue reading "Partners and the Crane at the Magic Kingdom"
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Photographing Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular

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I had a plan in mind when I thought about photographing the new night show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular is a fabulous show mixing projections on the Great Movie Ride and fireworks. The problem lies in the word “mix”. The projections seldom are still long enough to mix them with … Continue reading "Photographing Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular"
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Disney Pic of the Week: People Watching

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This week’s topic is a tricky one. We all love to people watch at Walt Disney World. From the very young to the very old, people are just entertaining as they move about the parks and resorts. As a photographer, one has to take into account a person or persons privacy. Disney property is private … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: People Watching"
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Disney’s Kilimanjaro Safari Firsts

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On my last Kilimanjaro Safari in Disney’s Animal Kingdom I photographed some firsts. That is pretty amazing considering I have gone on safari close to 100 times since the park opened back in 1998. The first “first” was seeing the Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) facing the safari jeep and close to the road. In all … Continue reading "Disney’s Kilimanjaro Safari Firsts"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Ice Cream

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On a typical warm weather day at Walt Disney World, what is the one dessert or snack everyone loves to get? Ice cream you say? I think most of us would agree. At Tutto Italia restaurant in Epcot’s Italy pavilion, if you do not want one of their Italian desserts, you may order an ice … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Ice Cream"
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Anatomy of a Magic Kingdom Sunset

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On my trip last week, I was on my own Friday at the Magic Kingdom. Using an app on my phone, I had determined a location to photograph the sunset. It was from the bridge on the Wishing Well side of Cinderella Castle. With the sunset at 7:38PM and Wishes starting at 9PM, I set … Continue reading "Anatomy of a Magic Kingdom Sunset"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Bikes

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When you walk around either Africa or Asia in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, you will see pedal bikes all over the place. Some are very ornate and colorful while others are plain and utilitarian like the one I found leaning against a building in the African village of Harambe. A bike leaning against a building in … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Bikes"
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