Tag: yacht club
The globe in the Yacht Club lobby.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/15s, f/4.2, ISO 280, EV +0.3, 32mm focal length While waiting to be called for a table at the Captain’s Grille, my daughter checks out the globe in Disney’s Yacht Club’s lobby. I found out some interesting facts about this globe from the Walt Disney World website: … Continue reading "Yacht Club Globe"
Crew’s Cup Lounge
Posted onThe other afternoon, I was bored and wanted something to do — I needed to get out of the house for a while. I didn’t feel like going into a theme park; that would require too much effort. But I was in the mood for something at Disney. I finally decided that a diet coke … Continue reading "Crew’s Cup Lounge"
Holiday Fun and Hidden Mickeys
Posted onI met up with family at Disney World over the holidays. One evening, we stayed until Yeehah Bob, a wonderful entertainer at Port Orleans Riverside, was out of time. In the photo are (from left to right) my sister Donna, my son Steven and my wife Vickie. It’s difficult to catch Yeehah Bob in a … Continue reading "Holiday Fun and Hidden Mickeys"
Epcot 2009 Food & Wine Festival Visit
Posted onI visited Epcot on a day near the end of the Food & Wine Festival. As I walked to Epcot, I spotted the Breathless II out for a cruise. It was the weekend, so World Showcase was crowded with local Florida visitors. I checked out many of the added Festival kiosks that showcased regional food … Continue reading "Epcot 2009 Food & Wine Festival Visit"
Dinner at Boma
Posted onMy sister Donna visited WDW recently. We first took in the sights and sounds of the BoardWalk area in late afternoon. The Florida heat had diminished only slightly, so we walked leisurely. Folks were pedaling surrey bikes around Crescent Lake, a real workout on a hot day, to be sure! Donna rested for a few … Continue reading "Dinner at Boma"
Disney Pics of the Week – Swimming Pools
Posted onWith summer kicking into high gear, Scott and Lisa and I thought it might be nice to show you some of Disney’s swimming pools. As I type this, the temperature in Oregon (where I live) is creeping up to the 100 degree mark. What I wouldn’t give to jump into one of the many refreshing … Continue reading "Disney Pics of the Week – Swimming Pools"
Advanced Composition
Posted onBefore taking a closer look at the photo below. I would like you to review a couple of past Picture This! articles. The first is Barrie talking about Leading Lines. Isn’t that a great photo? The second article is the one I did on the Rule of Thirds. Off Kilter is one of my favorite … Continue reading "Advanced Composition"
February WDW Trip Report Part 1, Friday 2/1/08
Posted onI just returned from a 4 night stay at Disney’s Yacht Club and thought I’d blog about my trip. I flew into Orlando late on Thursday evening. Friday was meeting day with two All Ears® advertisers. This is as good a time as any to talk about one of the questions I am often asked: … Continue reading "February WDW Trip Report Part 1, Friday 2/1/08"
Photographic Innoventions: Exif Photo Data
Posted onWhat do all those numbers mean under our pictures?
Enjoying Epcot Summer Music with my sister
Posted onMy sister, Donna McMurrey, stayed at Pop Century last week for one of her twice yearly visits to Disney World. Donna is an Assistant Principal at a Dallas area high school. When she visits, we plan days or evenings in the parks (depending on my work schedule); we look for Hidden Mickeys and generally have … Continue reading "Enjoying Epcot Summer Music with my sister"