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Disney Pic of the Week: Signature Restaurant

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Signature restaurants at Walt Disney World stand for fine dining and feature unique experiences, menu choices and are the most expensive places to eat on property. For those on the Dining Plan, meals at a signature restaurant take two dining credits per meal. It has been my experience the extra cost at a signature is … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Signature Restaurant"
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Hidden Mickeys around Epcot

Posted on by Steve Barrett
Along the inside entrance queue of Frozen Ever After, three plates on the wall come together to form a classic Hidden Mickey. At least, it looks purposeful and properly proportioned to me. If you disagree, let me know! To find the image, after you walk into the room to the left (the “Ice Master & … Continue reading "Hidden Mickeys around Epcot"
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Lens Correcting inside the American Adventure

Posted on by Scott Thomas
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

Posted on by Scott Thomas
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

Posted on by Scott Thomas
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

Posted on by Scott Thomas
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

Posted on by Scott Thomas
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

Posted on by Scott Thomas
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

Posted on by Scott Thomas
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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