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Tree of Life Elephant Falls

Disney Pic of the Week: Tree of Life Elephant Falls

Posted on by Scott Thomas
The Tree of Life in Disney’s Animal Kingdom is full of details with animals and birds sculptured for its roots to the tallest branches. Here is a detail I point out to people when they first see come upon the tree. The Nikon 28-300VR Superzoom’s stabilization is amazing and allowed me to hand hold it at … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Tree of Life Elephant Falls"
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Fantasyland Rides in One Second

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Last week I showed you a few on ride photos. This week I want to expand on the motion aspect but from the outside of a moving ride. Returning at night to the Mad Tea Party (aka the Tea Cups) in Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom, I setup my camera with a Sigma 15mm Fisheye … Continue reading "Fantasyland Rides in One Second"
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Ruling the Animal Kingdom in Thirds

Posted on by Scott Thomas
The Rule of Thirds is a compositional rule in photography and other visual arts. The rule states that an image can be divided into nine equal parts by two equally-spaced horizontal lines and two equally-spaced vertical lines. The four points which I refer to as power points formed by the intersections of these lines can … Continue reading "Ruling the Animal Kingdom in Thirds"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Elephant

Posted on by Scott Thomas
When on the Kilimanjaro Safari in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the one animal everyone riding with me which seems to bring out the most excitement, are the African Elephants. Especially, if they see the smaller ones as these two are. Two young African elephants photographed on the Kilimanjaro Safari.Nikon D7100/24-120VR, 1/500s, f/4, ISO 100, EV +0.3, … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Elephant"
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Disney Pic of the Week – Dumbo the Flying Elephant

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This week we’ll be bringing you pictures of the wildly popular Fantasyland attraction, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, where kids of all ages get to experience the joy of this delightful young pachyderm’s first flight above the Magic Kingdom. If you want to experience the magic of Disney, just check out the face of any pre-schooler … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week – Dumbo the Flying Elephant"
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Flamingo Island

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Flamingo island on the Kilimanjaro Safari.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/125s, f/14, ISO 200, EV 0, 18mm focal length Flamingo island on the Kilimanjaro Safari in Disney’s Animal Kingdom is one place on the trip I go with a wide angle focal length and small aperture to take in the picturesque view which even includes an African elephant. … Continue reading "Flamingo Island"
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International Veterinary Team Helps Swaziland Save Habitat and Care

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Aug. 5, 2009 – Led by Disney’s Animal Programs, an international coalition of veterinarians from conservation groups, zoos, universities and private industry have returned from Africa after effectively sterilizing seven bull elephants in Swaziland’s Big Game Parks. As a result of this effort, Swaziland wildlife officials will be able to better … Continue reading "International Veterinary Team Helps Swaziland Save Habitat and Care"
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