Picture This! from February 2018

Disney Pic of the Week: Carousel of Progress

February 27, 2018 by Scott Thomas

Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress in Tomorrowland moved to Walt Disney World from Disneyland in 1975. It has been updated a few times. The theme song changed once and the current one has been altered over the years. It is one of my favorite Sherman Brothers songs and I can not help but breaking out … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Carousel of Progress"

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Where in the World #525

February 25, 2018 by Erin Blackwell

To 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’ve caught up on the missing winners. Thanks for your patience, Players! And thank you for the anniversary wishes! Now for … Continue reading "Where in the World #525"

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Photographing Birds at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

February 23, 2018 by Scott Thomas

Photographing birds whether at Walt Disney World or out in the wild is a challenge. While many birds at Disney’s Animal Kingdom are content to stand and be still for photographs. Others are not. If you have ever watched the Eastern Golden Weavers inside the Aviary of the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail, you know what … Continue reading "Photographing Birds at Disney’s Animal Kingdom"

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Disney Pic of the Week: Pirates of the Caribbean

February 20, 2018 by Scott Thomas

The classic Pirates of the Caribbean or POTC ride found in Adventureland at the Magic Kingdom has been updated over the years. It was not originally planned for Walt Disney World but, after guests were surprised it was not one of the original attractions at the Magic Kingdom, Disney quickly put it into production. POTC … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Pirates of the Caribbean"

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Where in the World #524

February 18, 2018 by Erin Blackwell

To 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! Last week was my 7th anniversary with Where in the World. Thank you for making those good years! Which makes it … Continue reading "Where in the World #524"

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Get Close to the Magic Kingdom Train Station

February 16, 2018 by Scott Thomas

If you have followed me over the years here, you know I have recurring advice for photographers whether they are just starting out or have doing it for years. One theme is to get in close to your subject(s). Now, you may counter it is not always a good thing if you are trying to … Continue reading "Get Close to the Magic Kingdom Train Station"

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Disney Pic of the Week: Haunted Mansion

February 13, 2018 by Scott Thomas

The Haunted Mansion in Liberty Square at the Magic Kingdom is a must do on every trip for me. The mystery of the stretching room is on display below. Below the picture will be a trivia question for you to answer in the Comments. Haunted Mansion’s Portrait Chamber (also known as the stretching room) in … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Haunted Mansion"

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Where in the World #523

February 11, 2018 by Erin Blackwell

To 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! Now for Challenge #522: And here’s the answer: Copyright Â© Scott Thomas The Magic Carpets of Aladdin at the Magic Kingdom! … Continue reading "Where in the World #523"

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Using a Wide Angle Zoom at the Magic Kingdom

February 9, 2018 by Scott Thomas

A fun lens to use at Walt Disney World is an Ultra Wide Angle (UWA) Zoom Lens. For a Full frame camera, it means a lens starting at around 16mm. For a cropped sensor camera, 10mm or 11mm is a good starting focal length. Currently, I use a Nikon 16-35mm f/4G ED VR Lens on … Continue reading "Using a Wide Angle Zoom at the Magic Kingdom"

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Disney Pic of the Week: Country Bear Jamboree

February 6, 2018 by Scott Thomas

For the month of February, I am going to visit classic rides at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom starting with those fun loving bears in Frontierland’s Country Bear Jamboree. Below the picture will be a trivia question for you to answer in the Comments each week. Henry is the Master of Ceremonies of the Country … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Country Bear Jamboree"

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