Picture This! from January 2009

Pretty in Pink

January 31, 2009 by Barrie Brewer

Copyright Â© 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200VR lens, 0.1666s shutter, f5 Here’s my Pic of the Week for merchandise. It’s easy to be a Princess for a day – just make your way to one of the many gift shops at Walt Disney World. My attention was caught by the color and dreamy look … Continue reading "Pretty in Pink"

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Advanced Composition

January 30, 2009 by Scott Thomas

Before 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"

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Will that be Cash or Credit?

January 29, 2009 by Lisa Berton

One sound you will hear everywhere you venture off to is that of a cash register. It might be the bell tone of a drawer opening up and the clinking of coins or the sound of dial-up as your credit card number is sent through cyberspace awaiting approval. No matter the sound, the fact is … Continue reading "Will that be Cash or Credit?"

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Photography Vocabulary 103

January 28, 2009 by Lisa Berton

It’s time once again to expand our knowledge of photography terms. If you haven’t familiarized yourself with my previous blog entries on this subject, I’ve provided the links for you. Photography Vocabulary 101 Photography Vocabulary 102 Today we will steer our attention to words and phrases commonly used in photo labs. Glossy – A photographic … Continue reading "Photography Vocabulary 103"

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Disney Pic of the Week: Pin Crazy!

January 27, 2009 by Scott Thomas

Pins from the movie, Bolt, hanging in the Epcot Future World Pin Station.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/60s, f/4, 200 ISO, +0.3 EV, 50mm Focal Length Don’t you wish you could have been given credit for the idea of Disney pins? Pin trading is an extremely popular hobby for fans. Disney creates pins about everything and anything related … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Pin Crazy!"

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Where in the World #70

January 25, 2009 by Barrie Brewer

This was Challenge #69: And here’s the answer: Copyright Â© 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 55-200mm, 1/320s shutter, f4.8 Although it looks similar, this is not one of the Tree of Life carvings, which is what most people guessed. This is one of the beautiful carved wooden totem poles that can be found on Discovery … Continue reading "Where in the World #70"

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Smiles Are the Same in Any Language

January 24, 2009 by Lisa Berton

This week’s series is about Cast Members who work at EPCOT’s World Showcase and it is one of my very favorite subjects. I can’t tell you how many conversations I’ve had with the kids (of all ages) who absolutely love telling you about their home country and answering any questions you have regarding customs, food, … Continue reading "Smiles Are the Same in Any Language"

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Case for Using a Polarizer Filter

January 23, 2009 by Scott Thomas

In this age when photo software can duplicate almost any effect film photographers used filters for, I still find one filter very useful. The Polarizing filter does just what polarizer sunglasses do, they cut down on the glare from the sun. Most people use a circular polarizing filter which means the filter moves once it … Continue reading "Case for Using a Polarizer Filter"

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Norwegian Cast Member

January 22, 2009 by Scott Thomas

A Norwegian Cast Member pours some spirited beverages at Epcot’s Norway Pavilion.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/15s, f/4.8, 200 ISO, +0.3 EV, 52mm Focal Length While waiting for Illuminations to start, I noticed this cart with a nice Norwegian Cast Member serving bear and other drinks in the Norway pavilion. He makes a rather good addition to this … Continue reading "Norwegian Cast Member"

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Ahoy, Landlubbers!

January 21, 2009 by Lisa Berton

If you’re like me then you’re always trying to find new ways to photograph things, especially in the parks. Although countless others have done what I’m about to suggest, you might not have, yet. One way of getting a different perspective of Frontierland is to shoot from the Liberty Belle steamboat. Not only will your … Continue reading "Ahoy, Landlubbers!"

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