Tag: Toon Town

Where in the World #109

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #108: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1/50s shutter, f/3.5, ISO 1600 What a mess Mickey’s kitchen is! And it’s looked this way for years. I think Mickey needs a new contractor! You can visit Mickey’s Country House in Mickey’s Toontown Fair when you visit the … Continue reading "Where in the World #109"
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More Nifty-Fifty

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Mickey’s MouseKosh overalls drying near the garden outside his Country House in Toontown Fair.Nikon D70/50mm, 1/640s, f/1.8, 200 ISO, +0.6 EV Drying outside his Country House’s garden, Mickey’s MouseKosh overalls are selectively focused. By setting the aperture to f/1.8 on my nifty-fifty (50mm prime lens) and carefully focusing on the overalls throwing the background out … Continue reading "More Nifty-Fifty"
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Nifty-Fifty

Posted on by Scott Thomas
The definition of a Nifty-Fifty is an inexpensive 50mm prime lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.8. The Nikon 50mm f/1.8 and Canon 50mm f/1.8 both come in at under $140 and work on most Nikon and Canon digital SLR cameras. Most other camera systems have this focal length in a prime lens also. A … Continue reading "Nifty-Fifty"
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Selective Focus

Posted on by Scott Thomas
I’m sure many of you have seen photos where the subject is tack sharp but the background is totally out of focus. This technique is called Selective Focus and is a simple one to master. Here’s all you need to do. First, put your camera in Aperture Priority mode. Second, set the aperture to the … Continue reading "Selective Focus"
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Five and Dime

Posted on by Lisa Berton
The good olde days are back in Mickey’s Toontown where you can shop at the Five & Dime. Merchandise may change but generally you’ll find household items, candy, snacks, and stationery. Mickey’s Toontown is full of vibrant primary colors which give it a sunshine day kind of feeling. Disneyland, Anaheim, California
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Disneyland vs. Magic Kingdom Part 1

Posted on by Jack Spence
I just got back from vacation. A portion of my trip was spent visiting the Disneyland Resort in California. For those of you who have read my bio, you know that I grew up in Anaheim and visited Disneyland often during my childhood. When I turned eighteen I got a job at the Blue Bayou … Continue reading "Disneyland vs. Magic Kingdom Part 1"
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