Picture This! from November 2010

Disney Pic of the Week: Downtown Disney

November 30, 2010 by Scott Thomas

Downtown Disney, Disney’s entertainment and shopping district at Walt Disney World, has gone through numerous changes since I first started going to Walt Disney World back in 1983. Disney will again be changing Downtown Disney with the announcement of a new Waterfront District called Hyperion Wharf by 2013 just last week. My family has enjoyed … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Downtown Disney"

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Where in the World #154

November 28, 2010 by Barrie Brewer

This was Challenge #153: And here’s the answer: Copyright Â© 2006 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200mm VR, 1/640s shutter, f/4.5, ISO 400 This is the Dolphin Resort as seen from across Crescent Lake. Wow, there sure were a lot of correct answers this week – 423! A few of you were asking for an easy … Continue reading "Where in the World #154"

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Oh, Kermie!

November 27, 2010 by Lisa Berton

Mouse Ears have taken on a whole new life. There are so many options including the option to create your own by choosing the headpiece and then ears separately. One has to wonder if Disney fans are collecting them and if they’re as popular as pins, figurines, Vinylmation, and other less expensive options. I personally … Continue reading "Oh, Kermie!"

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Grab the Light

November 26, 2010 by Scott Thomas

I have harped on always being ready and alert when you are touring the Walt Disney World resort. Here’s another example. After leaving the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, I was headed over to see the finale show of the American Idol Experience. I looked around and noticed a very interesting sky. Storm clouds to … Continue reading "Grab the Light"

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Big Ears

November 25, 2010 by Scott Thomas

The Earful Tower at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/320s, f/9, ISO 200, EV 0, 112mm focal length For my Disney Pic of the Week on Mouse Ears I choose the ones with a hat size of 342-3/8 which can be seen during the Backlot Tour on the Earful Tower at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

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A Photographer’s Wish List

November 24, 2010 by Lisa Berton

This is by no stretch of the imagination, all my parents’ fault. You see, as I was growing up (numerically), every year, a few weeks before Hanukkah, they (Mom) would tell me to write up a list of what presents I wanted and to stick it to the fridge (with a magnet). Oh, how awesome … Continue reading "A Photographer’s Wish List"

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Disney Pic of the Week – Mickey Ears

November 23, 2010 by Barrie Brewer

What can I say about Mickey Ears that you don’t already know? Nothing. Even if you’ve never been to a Disney park, or seen a Disney movie, or played a Disney game, or sang a Disney song, in fact, even if you’ve never heard of Walt Disney – you already know what Mickey Ears are. … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Mickey Ears"

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Where in the World #153

November 21, 2010 by Barrie Brewer

This was Challenge #152: And here’s the answer: Copyright Â© 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200mm VR, 1/1000s shutter, f/5.3, ISO 200 Peter Pan waves to the crowd from a float in the Disney Dreams Come True Parade at the Magic Kingdom. Linda Mac was the first to send in the correct answer for the … Continue reading "Where in the World #153"

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Tony Dorsett, NFL Running Back

November 20, 2010 by Scott Thomas

NFL Hall of Famer Tony Dorsett during ESPN: The Weekend at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/250s, f/5.6, ISO 200, EV +0.3, 200mm focal length I attended ESPN: The Weekend at Disney’s Hollywood Studios back in 2009. After taking a motorcade down Hollywood Blvd., famous sports figures took to the stage in front of the Sorcerer’s … Continue reading "Tony Dorsett, NFL Running Back"

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No Tripod? No Problem.

November 19, 2010 by Scott Thomas

What if you do not have or want a tripod with you when vacationing at Walt Disney World and you still want to steady your camera? Do a search for camera bean bags or pods like the one pictured here. This model goes by the name of Cam Pod and is a specially designed bean … Continue reading "No Tripod? No Problem."

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