Tag: Disney’s Hollywood (was MGM) Studios

Photographing the American Idol Experience

Posted on by Scott Thomas
There are lots of concerts held at Walt Disney World each day so knowing how to photograph one is a good skill to have. To show you how I do it, I selected the new American Idol Experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. While concerts, unlike shows, are more spontaneous, the American Idol Experience does follow … Continue reading "Photographing the American Idol Experience"
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My Top Ten

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
When Lisa suggested that we do a post of our top ten favorite things to photograph in Walt Disney World, I panicked. I knew I would have a terrible time trying to come up with my ten and I wasn’t wrong. The truth is I love to photograph everything in Disney World. I can’t imagine … Continue reading "My Top Ten"
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Where in the World #67

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #66: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200VR, 1/30s shutter, f4.8, ISO 3200 We’re off to see the Wizard, the wonderful Wizard of Oz! You can follow the yellow brick road on the Great Movie Ride in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. That’s where you’ll find the Tin Man, … Continue reading "Where in the World #67"
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Scott’s Disney Photography Top 10

Posted on by Scott Thomas
When Lisa first proposed doing an end of year Top 10 list on what each of us liked to photograph at a Disney resort, I was worried I could not come up with one. Turns out I could have done a few Top 10 lists but I’ll start with this one. To be honest, except … Continue reading "Scott’s Disney Photography Top 10"
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Beast of a Show

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Belle kicks her way through a musical number in the Beauty and the Beast, Live on Stage.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/80s, f/6.3, ISO 400, EV +0.3, 35mm Focal Length Disney Hollywood Studios offers three stage shows and two stunt shows and by far my favorite is the Beauty and the Beast, Live on Stage based on the … Continue reading "Beast of a Show"
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Osborne Lights

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Some of the Osborne Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/8s, f/4, 200 ISO, +0.3 EV, 18mm Focal Length A trip to Walt Disney World during the end of the year holiday celebrations isn’t complete without a trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ Streets of America where Disney has brought the Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights. … Continue reading "Osborne Lights"
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Hot Stuff!

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2006 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 55-200mm, 1/640s shutter, f5.3 I like how nonchalantly the guys with the fire extinguishers walk up to this woman engulfed in flames. It’s as if they see this kind of thing everyday”¦ oh yeah, they do! These cast members are stunt performers in the Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme … Continue reading "Hot Stuff!"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Stunt Shows

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Ever wonder how those Hollywood stunts are done? The stunt shows at Disney’s Hollywood Studios take you behind the scenes of how stunts are safely planned and performed and is this week’s theme for Disney Pic of the Week. Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show features the Red Hero Car being chased all over the … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Stunt Shows"
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The Dating Game

Posted on by Scott Thomas
A Streetmosphere performance of The Dating Game in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.Nikon Coolpix 995, 1/137s, f/4.2, ISO 100, 0 EV When I am walking around Hollywood or Sunset Boulevards in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, I keep my eye out for those lovable characters Disney calls Streetmosphere entertainers. Back in 2003, I came upon them doing their version … Continue reading "The Dating Game"
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Spirit of Walt Disney World

Posted on by Scott Thomas
I recently read a wonderful book on travel photography. Since most of us travel to Walt Disney World, I found lots of great information which can be used there, elsewhere and at home. It talks about finding the spirit of where you are. This is how I approached all my photography before I even knew … Continue reading "Spirit of Walt Disney World"
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