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Motion Photography in the Magic Kingdom

Posted on by Scott Thomas
As I conclude my series on how to improve your photography at Walt Disney World, I want to talk about my favorite kind…Motion Photography. When done right, motion photography gets the most attention when sharing it. It has good “Wow” factor. First kind of motion photography is keeping the camera still with a slow shutter … Continue reading "Motion Photography in the Magic Kingdom"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Memorial Day

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This week’s theme for Pic of the Week had me stumped. I did a few google searches for images and saw lots and lots of poppy flowers and flags at grave sites I looked through my Disney photos and found nothing that said Memorial Day to me. Memorial Day is about remembering those who have … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Memorial Day"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Memorial Day

Posted on by Scott Thomas
I am re-sharing this photo from the Magic Kingdom Flag Retreat Ceremony I photographed one October a few years ago. To me, it embodies the spirit of Memorial Day as a World War II veteran is honored and the fallen remembered. Veteran of the Day and Disney Security pay homage as the flag is lowered … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Memorial Day"
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Freezing the Action at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Posted on by Scott Thomas
I do a lot of sports photography which is the home of fast shutter speeds. The faster the better to freeze the action and allow people to see the sports action in a whole new way. The same can be done at Walt Disney World. One of my favorite’s to use a fast shutter is … Continue reading "Freezing the Action at Disney’s Hollywood Studios"
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Hidden Mickeys in Africa and Rafiki’s Planet Watch, Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Posted on by Steve Barrett
Ride the Wildlife Express Train to Rafiki’s Planet Watch and enjoy a few Hidden Mickeys. Like this one made of insect nets hanging on a rear wall of the Veterinary Treatment room at the back of Conservation Station. The nets are next to the doors to the Treatment/Prep Room. Thankfully, this image has been maintained … Continue reading "Hidden Mickeys in Africa and Rafiki’s Planet Watch, Disney’s Animal Kingdom"
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Narrow Your Focus at Walt Disney World

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Another way to improve your photos at Walt Disney World and elsewhere is to use Selective Focus (click this link for details on how to create it). Most people try to put the foreground subject in sharp focus with this method. One can also put the foreground in soft focus and let the subject in … Continue reading "Narrow Your Focus at Walt Disney World"
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Leading Lines at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Posted on by Scott Thomas
When the talk leans towards leading at Disney’s Hollywood Studies, it is usually about leading men or women. Today, however, it is about leading lines. Photographers use leading lines to give a photo depth and/or to “lead” a viewer’s eyes to something of interest. My first example is the hallway you leave from after riding … Continue reading "Leading Lines at Disney’s Hollywood Studios"
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Hidden Mickeys in Africa, Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Posted on by Steve Barrett
One fine, sunny Florida afternoon, I visited Disney’s Animal Kingdom to check out a few Hidden Images in Africa. As you know, new Hidden Mickeys can appear from time to time, especially in refurbished areas. Like this striped Mickey Mouse figurine inside Zuri’s Sweets Shop, which is across from Harambe Market. Look high to your … Continue reading "Hidden Mickeys in Africa, Disney’s Animal Kingdom"
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Chinese Dragon at the Great Movie Ride

Posted on by Scott Thomas
The Great Movie Ride in Disney’s Hollywood Studios has gotten a nice face-lift with the new sponsorship from Turner Classic Movies. The Chinese Dragon Foo Dog statues out front make for a nice detail photo of the type of architectural elements found at Hollywood’s Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. My first attempt was technically correct. Good focus … Continue reading "Chinese Dragon at the Great Movie Ride"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Trees

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Who remembers this Orange Tree that used to appear during the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival in World Showcase?? Here is what the placard explained: “Sun and Citrus: From 1643-1715, France was ruled by King Louis XIV. Known as the Sun King, he is also recognized for building the infamous Palace of Versailles, which houses … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Trees"
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