If you want a great photo on a dark ride, do what photographers do, cross your fingers that your vehicle stops in just the right spot. Set your camera to a wide aperture, slow down the shutterspeed to something you can hold steady, and take aim. A few years ago I lucked out on Buzz … Continue reading "Evil Emperor Zurg"
Picture This! from May 2012
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Millions of folks with point and shoot cameras don’t take advantage of even half of what their cameras can do. I recently chatted up a gentleman in a wholesale store who was looking at cameras. He had just bought a camera and was comparing prices. I was surprised, as I always am, when he said … Continue reading "Indiana Jones and Canon’s Smart Shutter"
Disney Pic of the Week: From A Ride
Posted onLast fall I rode the Great Movie Ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with a group of Disney fan photographers. We filled up a few rows and, without using flash which is not allowed, photographed most of the 95,000 square feet of the ride. I chose a wide angle lens and had some fun not only … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: From A Ride"
Where in the World #231
Posted onTo all who come to this photo trivia game, Welcome! Along the way, the photos can make us relive memories and see details Walt’s Imagineers put into everything we love in Walt Disney World! We are celebrating Memorial Day in the US, honoring the people who died in service of our nation. To all those … Continue reading "Where in the World #231"
Magic Kingdom Flag Retreat Ceremony
Posted onI took the time last October to watch the Flag Retreat ceremony which takes place each day at the Town Square flag pole in the Magic Kingdom. It is a beautiful and hushed ceremony. On this day, there was no music but just the sound of the security guards lowering the flag, folding it and … Continue reading "Magic Kingdom Flag Retreat Ceremony"
San Angel Inn in Mexico
Posted onSan Angel Inn restaurant inside Mexico.Nikon D70/Tokina 11-16mm, 25s, f/16, ISO 200, EV 0, 11mm focal length, tripod. The San Angel Inn restaurant inside the Mexico pavilion always looks so inviting. Nice rich colors and an awesome atmosphere which was I why I chose it for my Disney Pic of the Week on Mexico. Problem … Continue reading "San Angel Inn in Mexico"
Horton Sees a Digital Zoom
Posted onMy Shooting Location: Universal’s Islands of Adventure, Toon Lagoon, Me Ship, the Olive Subject: Horton, who sits atop Caro-Seuss-el in Seuss Landing Camera: Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Balance: Elbows locked and rested on a wooden fence. Lunch: I brought tuna and bought a croissant and bite size honey dew at a bakery. Mode: Auto Digital … Continue reading "Horton Sees a Digital Zoom"
Disney Pic of the Week РM̩xico
Posted onI thought about writing this in spanish and I considered dropping references to famous Mexicans but instead voy a escribirlo en spanglish y cantare una cancion de Thalia o Luis Miguel o tal vez OV7. After escaping with Captain EO, folks head into Epcot’s World Showcase, a glimpse at 11 countries y un poquito de … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – México"
Where in the World #230
Posted onTo all who come to this photo trivia game, Welcome! Along the way, the photos can make us relive memories and see details Walt’s Imagineers put into everything we love in Walt Disney World! I can’t believe I forgot to wish all the moms a Happy Mother’s Day! So please take my belated wishes and … Continue reading "Where in the World #230"
Disney Land and Sea
Posted onDisney Land and Sea. Scott is on vacation this week. This time he is doing a Land and Sea trip to Walt Disney World which will include a 4-night cruise on the Disney Dream followed by a stay at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. He’ll be back next week with more Disney photography information and tips. … Continue reading "Disney Land and Sea"
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