Newbie and the Geek Take Magic Kingdom

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Last Wednesday I wrote about our experience at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Magic Kingdom was going to be the one that would strike comparisons against Disneyland. It happens to me on every visit so I knew it would undoubtedly do the same to Yoli. While other people trump one park over the other, Yoli said it … Continue reading "Newbie and the Geek Take Magic Kingdom"
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Signs of the Magic Kingdom

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I was looking for signs I had photographed in the Magic Kingdom using a metadata search of my Disney photo library. From the photos displayed in the search I selected these to share with you. My favorite counter service restaurant in the Magic Kingdom is found in Liberty Square. Columbia Harbour House has a varied … Continue reading "Signs of the Magic Kingdom"
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Fairy Fountain

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Rarely do I ever set foot in Innoventions East or West at Walt Disney World’s Epcot. Take me to Disneyland and it’s another story. Sitting in Tomorrowland, this multi-floor facility showcases technology in the home, games, quizzes, and has some great spots to relax and unwind. Drenched in purple and green colored gels, this fairy … Continue reading "Fairy Fountain"
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Evil Emperor Zurg

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If you want a great photo on a dark ride, do what photographers do, cross your fingers that your vehicle stops in just the right spot. Set your camera to a wide aperture, slow down the shutterspeed to something you can hold steady, and take aim. A few years ago I lucked out on Buzz … Continue reading "Evil Emperor Zurg"
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Tomorrowland Robot

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Boxobot in Tomorrowland’s Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin.Nikon D700/Tokina 11-16mm, 1/60s, f/2.8, ISO 6400, EV -0.3, 15mm focal length. In the first room of the Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin found in Tomorrowland you will come face to face with a Boxobot robot. You want to aim for the inside Z target on the robot’s … Continue reading "Tomorrowland Robot"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Tomorrowland

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Tomorrowland is a photographer’s dream. There are fabulous colors and shapes everywhere you look. This week we’ll share a few of our favorites from the future that might have been! Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200mm VR, 10/16s shutter, f5.6, Dusk is a particularly nice time to capture the architecture and palette of … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Tomorrowland"
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Where in the World #197

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David W, you’re first!! YAY!! Okay, you weren’t first to get the right answer, but I mentioned you first in the blog. Does that count for something? 🙂 Susie Howard, thank you for your note! Wait until you see this week’s list of names! This was Challenge #196: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2007 … Continue reading "Where in the World #197"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Themed Landscaping

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One of the ways Imagineers make us feel like we are actually in the scene they are conveying is by creating a landscape that has the feel of that place. Just wander around World Showcase and take note of how the plant life differs from one country to the next. In the United Kingdom you’ll … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Themed Landscaping"
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FX Disney World

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In keeping with our theme of creative processing this week, I want to share with you an app I was made aware of a few weeks ago. If you own an Apple computer, iPhone, iTouch or iPad/2. You might enjoy getting FX Photo Studio to quickly add one or more special effects to your photos. … Continue reading "FX Disney World"
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Happy 4th of July – Ears and Ears Style

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Happy 4th of July everyone! I hope you have an enjoyable and safe day! In keeping with my recent theme of Disney ephemera, I thought some highlights from the July 5, 1975 Eyes and Ears (Cast Publication) from Walt Disney World are in order! This particular Happy 4th of July issue came out on July … Continue reading "Happy 4th of July – Ears and Ears Style"
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