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Elephant Games in Storybook Circus

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Guests being sprayed by elephants at Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station in the new Storybook Circus.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/130s, f/32, ISO 200, EV +0.3, 100mm focal length. Guests being sprayed by elephants at Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station in the Magic Kingdom. A wet one for my Disney Pic of the Week for Storybook … Continue reading "Elephant Games in Storybook Circus"
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La Fountaine de Cindrillon – Magic Kingdom

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La Fountaine de Cindrillon or Cinderella Fountain is found behind Cinderella Castle near the path to Libery Square. I have taken many photos of this fountain and never noticed the plaque inbedded in the wall behind it. I saw it from another photographer’s photo shared on flickr. A great place to get photographic ideas and … Continue reading "La Fountaine de Cindrillon – Magic Kingdom"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Water Fountains

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Disney Imagineers use water fountains to enhance the beauty of the parks all over the world. Some are very large like the Fountain in Epcot and some are small like the one kids play in at Downtown Disney. So, I was not surprised to see a water fountain on the Disney Dream cruise ship inside … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Water Fountains"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Fences

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Ah, Canada! A country in World Showcase full of lively music, hockey merchandise, cold beer and the popular steakhouse, Le Cellier. It is also the home to the most unique fencing found around World Showcase as it is not made out of metal. Wooden fencing decorated with red maple leafs, a national symbol of Canada, … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Fences"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Daytime Resorts

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Walt Disney World Resorts are extremely photogenic with award winning architecture, theming, landscaping and use of water like fountains, waterfalls, lakes and rivers. The Saratoga Springs Resort is a prime example using the theme from the famous upstate New York horse race track area. Add easy access to Downtown Disney by water ferry or rental … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Daytime Resorts"
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Disney Pic of the Week: France

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I am substituting for Barrie this week who found herself without access to the Internet where she is staying in Florida before coming to Walt Disney World later this week. Barrie will owe me big time for this. 😉 France, the country, brings thoughts of romance, Paris, the Eiffel Tower, French cuisine and fabulous breads … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: France"
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Soaked and Happy on Kali River Rapids

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Soaked riders wave to the photographer towards the end of the Kali River Rapids. This photo was taken back in 2002 during a trip for my eldest daughter’s Senior year. Each of my daughters brought a friend which allowed me to stay dry as I waited for them at the end of the Kali River … Continue reading "Soaked and Happy on Kali River Rapids"
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Scenes of Epcot’s World Showcase

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Last week I showed you how my friend and Disney photographer Bob Desmond approached finding details at Epcot. He further explained he likes to “build” a photo showing elements of a park. These photos say “Epcot” or “Magic Kingdom” or other Disney park or resort to someone viewing it. The fun in this for me … Continue reading "Scenes of Epcot’s World Showcase"
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Framing Spaceship Earth in Epcot

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Last fall I spent a few hours with Disney photographer extraordinaire Bob Desmond at Epcot. Bob has been photographing for Disney for over 20 years. After meeting with Bob near Japan in World Showcase, I asked him what he found to photograph after so many years. He gave me a couple of things right off … Continue reading "Framing Spaceship Earth in Epcot"
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Swan Resort Fountain

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Guess which resort this fountain is in?Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/15s, f/3.5, ISO 400, EV +0.3, 18mm Focal Length. In a hallway off of the main lobby of the (you guessed it) the Swan Resort at Walt Disney World is this lovely fountain and seating area guests walk past from the elevator bank. A very fitting Disney … Continue reading "Swan Resort Fountain"
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