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September Trip and a Meet & Greet

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Got a couple of announcements to make… I’M GOING TO DISNEY WORLD! I may be closing in on 60 but I still get excited when I get to visit Walt Disney World. It’s only been a few months and a lot has changed: Frozen Ever After opened in Epcot’s Norway pavilion, new Star Wars fireworks … Continue reading "September Trip and a Meet & Greet"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Elephant

Posted on by AllEars
African elephants have been part of Animal Kingdom since it opened. These massive animals can be seen as you ride the Kilimanjaro Safari. The Walt Disney World Resort’s animal care team welcomed the first African elephant calf to be born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in May 2003. You can see photos of some of the … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Elephant"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Elephant

Posted on by Scott Thomas
When on the Kilimanjaro Safari in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the one animal everyone riding with me which seems to bring out the most excitement, are the African Elephants. Especially, if they see the smaller ones as these two are. Two young African elephants photographed on the Kilimanjaro Safari.Nikon D7100/24-120VR, 1/500s, f/4, ISO 100, EV +0.3, … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Elephant"
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Hidden Mickeys around Walt Disney World

Posted on by Steve Barrett
I want to take you around Walt Disney World to find various images that may or may not be Hidden Mickeys. Let me know what you think. On “it’s a small world,” a scene of Great Britain is in the first room to the left of your boat. In the architectural design of one of … Continue reading "Hidden Mickeys around Walt Disney World"
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Trying to Photography Too Much at Walt Disney World

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Way back in the early Nineteen-Eighties, I researched for months before my first trip to Walt Disney World. Back then there was only the Magic Kingdom and Epcot. All the time was well worth it as my honeymoon turned out fantastic. Today, it is easy to tell when talking with people after they returned from … Continue reading "Trying to Photography Too Much at Walt Disney World"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Giraffe

Posted on by AllEars
Did you know that the first animals in Animal Kingdom arrived in the Summer of 1996. They were two young giraffe named Miles and Zari. — Reticulated giraffe will have a pattern of large spots, similar in shape, with little “background” color shown so that you might wonder if the giraffe is all brown. Other … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Giraffe"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Giraffe

Posted on by Scott Thomas
My daughter’s friend came with us to Walt Disney World about fifteen years ago. She brought with her a disposal camera with thirty-six film exposures. I was told she loved giraffes and I made sure we did an early excursion on the Kilimanjaro Safari in Disney’s Animal Kingdom the first day of our visit. Well, … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Giraffe"
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Finding the Best Light at Walt Disney World

Posted on by Scott Thomas
A common mistake made by vacation travelers is missing the best light of the day. With the best light being early morning just after sunrise and one hour before sunset, it often interferes with things like sleep, breakfast and dinner. With a little planning, you can arrange to clear those times to capture Walt Disney … Continue reading "Finding the Best Light at Walt Disney World"
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Be Prepared for Disney Photography

Posted on by Scott Thomas
The old motto of Be Prepared is especially appropriate for us Disney park vacationers. You never know when you will walk around a corner and see a great photo opportunity. For walking around the parks, I try to keep my camera at the ready with a good starting setup. I call it Zeroing Out My … Continue reading "Be Prepared for Disney Photography"
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Waiting for Tigers in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Posted on by Scott Thomas
I watch people all the time when I am at Walt Disney World. I particularly pay attention to those taking photographs whether they are using smart phones or full size digital SLR cameras. I can almost tell you which ones will come home with photos they will like and be proud to show to their … Continue reading "Waiting for Tigers in Disney’s Animal Kingdom"
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