Picture This! from July 2009

MagicMeets Auction Print Preparation

July 31, 2009 by Scott Thomas

One of the great events at each year’s MagicMeets is the silent auction for the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of America. This auction is run by Lou Mongello’s Dream Team Project volunteers and features hundreds of items for people to bid on. So far the auctions have raised $32,000 for Make-A-Wish. It’s a beautiful way to share … Continue reading "MagicMeets Auction Print Preparation"

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Bowling Alley Swim

July 30, 2009 by Scott Thomas

Pop Century resort’s Bowling themed pool.Nikon D70/18-70G, 1/60s, f/4, 200 ISO, +0.3 EV, 18mm Focal Length While many of my fellow guests were still sleeping, I got up early while staying at the Pop Century resort to take advantage of the cool morning light. As an avid bowler, I took great joy in finding the … Continue reading "Bowling Alley Swim"

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Follow-up to Where Have All the Camera Stores Gone?

July 29, 2009 by Lisa Berton

I previously posted a blog regarding Ritz Camera stores imprending auction. Reuters reported on July 21st that the auction of remaining Ritz Camera stores lasted roughly 24 hours beginning on July 20th. In the end, David Ritz, CEO of Ritz Camera Centers, Inc along with financial backers collectively set up as RCI Acquisition LLC won … Continue reading "Follow-up to Where Have All the Camera Stores Gone?"

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Disney Pics of the Week – Swimming Pools

July 28, 2009 by Barrie Brewer

With 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"

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Where in the World #96

July 26, 2009 by Barrie Brewer

This was Challenge #95: And here’s the answer: Copyright Â© 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200VR, 2.4s shutter, f/11 Ok, that was an easy one! The Partners statue in front of Cinderella’s Castle is a pretty recognizable image. This was taken during Hallowishes at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. As promised, I updated last … Continue reading "Where in the World #96"

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JORODI Masks

July 25, 2009 by Scott Thomas

Jorodi Masks and Beads.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/80s, f/4.5, 200 ISO, +0.3 EV, 24mm Focal Length Waiting to enter the Tusker House restaurant for lunch, I spyed these JORODI Masks and Beads adding to the atmosphere of the restaurant and making an excellent Disney Pic of the Week in Africa.

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Back to the Future

July 24, 2009 by Scott Thomas

I know, that is not a title to a Disney movie but Meet the Robinsons really did not fit for this article (see, I got a Disney movie reference in anyway!). It’s been over two years since I took the photo of Cinderella Castle from the Tomorrowland Transit Authority and it’s still one of my … Continue reading "Back to the Future"

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Queen of the Jungle

July 23, 2009 by Barrie Brewer

Copyright Â© 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR lens, 1/250s shutter, f8 Usually when I take the Kilimanjaro Safari in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, I am lucky if I get a small glimpse of one of the lions. You can imagine how great it was to turn the corner and see this beauty lounging on the … Continue reading "Queen of the Jungle"

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Icons and Settings: The New Breed

July 22, 2009 by Lisa Berton

Last week I went over the most commonly found species of camera settings and their accompaning icons. This time I’ll navigate you through those found in the deep dark jungles of digital point and shoots and in alphabetical order no less!. Get your penlights ready. Backlighting – When your subject is standing in front of … Continue reading "Icons and Settings: The New Breed"

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Disney Pic of the Week – Africa

July 21, 2009 by Lisa Berton

I bless the rains down in Africa. I bless the rains. I bless the rains down in Africa. Do do doo. Wait, I’m getting word from Scott that this week’s Disney Pic of the Week is not about Toto’s song. It’s about the Africa portion of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. I wish he and Barrie were … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Africa"

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