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Geometrics at Epcot

Posted on by Scott Thomas
An image having a strong organization of shapes and forms, which is essentially the geometric elements of the photo, will create a strong composition. When I think Disney and geometric elements, I think Epcot’s Future World. The architecture of the pavilions use many geometric shpapes starting with the triangles on Spaceship Earth. In fact there … Continue reading "Geometrics at Epcot"
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Hidden Mickeys in the Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland and Splash Mountain

Posted on by Steve Barrett
I’ve been wondering about a few images that folks have let me know about. This first image is on the steampunk dragon (Maleficent) in the Festival of Fantasy parade. Find it on the plate just below the right shoulder joint. Three faint circles in the metal might form a classic Mickey. What do you think? … Continue reading "Hidden Mickeys in the Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland and Splash Mountain"
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Eliminating Distracting Backgrounds at Walt Disney World

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Here are a few ideas on how to separate your subject from its background which are often busy at Walt Disney World. I have previously gone into detail on how to use Aperture mode on a dSLR camera to blur out the background while keeping the subject sharp and clear. For compact cameras and on … Continue reading "Eliminating Distracting Backgrounds at Walt Disney World"
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Disney PIc of the Week: Monorails

Posted on by Scott Thomas
After a long and fun day at Epcot, seeing a monorail entering the station for the trip back to the Ticket and Transportation Center before heading to the Magic Kingdom to catch a late fireworks show is a very welcome sight. The seats are comfortable and the ride smooth. Monorail Green entering Epcot station.Nikon D700/Tokina … Continue reading "Disney PIc of the Week: Monorails"
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Photographic Patience at Walt Disney World

Posted on by Scott Thomas
I covered this week’s theme on Patience before in a blog post entitled, “Play the Waiting Game at Walt Disney World” back in 2013. In it, I talked about waiting until I got a people free photo opportunity. This week I talk about another kind of patience. The kind we all face being a photographer … Continue reading "Photographic Patience at Walt Disney World"
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Going Rogue on Main Street USA

Posted on by Scott Thomas
You might have heard about a movie being released on Blu Ray next week. A prequel from a time long, long ago in a galaxy far, far away. (cue the music!) Yes, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is coming out on April 4, 2017. Not to be out done, these t-shirts were on sale … Continue reading "Going Rogue on Main Street USA"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Epcot at Night

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Night time in any Walt Disney World park or resort is magical. Use of lighting and shadows enhances the architecture’s colors and shapes. The Morocco pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase is beautiful at night. The patterns found on the fountains and in the buildings is hard to pass up photographing them. The lighting after dark … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Epcot at Night"
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More Epcot Yesterland: Rainbow Tunnel

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Looking through old prints for this week’s Epcot Yesterland topic, I came across this photo of my daughters from 1998 in the Rainbow Tunnel or Corridor. This area was called ImageWorks and had all kinds of interactive activities for guests to enjoy. Young guests in the ImageWork’s Rainbow Tunnel in Epcot’s Journey Into Imagination pavilion … Continue reading "More Epcot Yesterland: Rainbow Tunnel"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Epcot Yesterland

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Remember the hysteria as the year 2000 approached? People were worried computers would stop working and computerized systems from air traffic control towers to thermostats would cause all kinds of problems. I sure do as I was running the computer systems for a manufacturing company. Meanwhile, Disney proudly waved a Mickey-handed wand over Spaceship Earth … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Epcot Yesterland"
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