Disney Pic of the Week: Animals

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There are all kinds of animals in Disney themeparks. Some are real like in Disney’s Animal Kingdom and some are not real like the entertaining audio-animatronic animals found on the Jungle Cruise in the Magic Kingdom. Guests can even meet their favorite Disney animated animals like Baloo the Bear and King Louie from the Jungle … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Animals"
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Wandering Around Animal Kingdom

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On my recent trip to Walt Disney World, I made sure to leave a morning to myself to wander around my favorite park. It was an overcast morning which turned out to be a great time to see some animals out and about. It’s been several months since I walked around Animal Kingdom so some … Continue reading "Wandering Around Animal Kingdom"
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Animal Kingdom Youngsters – Part 3

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Sharon Sipple returns with the 3rd and final part of her photo blog of the Animal Kingdom Youngsters. Western Lowland Gorilla The gorillas are the main attraction on the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail. Did you know that when Animal Kingdom opened in April 1998, this trail was named Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail — it was … Continue reading "Animal Kingdom Youngsters – Part 3"
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Pangani Forest Exploration Trail

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I recently wrote a blog about the Maharajah Jungle Trek located in the Asia section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. I called this attraction a “hidden treasure” since it is so often overlooked by guests visiting this park. Today, I’m writing about its sister attraction found in Africa, the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail. This is another … Continue reading "Pangani Forest Exploration Trail"
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Alpha Male Gorilla

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The Alpha Male Gorilla as seen from the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail.Nikon D70/80-200D, 1/60s, f/5.6, 400 ISO, +0.3 EV, 200mm Focal Length After disembarking from your Kilimanjaro Safari, I recommend taking the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail back to the African village of Harambe in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. From the trail, you may come face to … Continue reading "Alpha Male Gorilla"
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Our Great Gorilla Adventure at Animal Kingdom

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Hello! Amanda here again. This week I wanted to share with All Ears® readers Norwood’s and my great gorilla adventure at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. While at the Animal Kingdom Park the other day we walked the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail (Africa). We knew that a person who took the trail had the chance of seeing … Continue reading "Our Great Gorilla Adventure at Animal Kingdom"
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February WDW Trip Report Part 3a, Sunday 2/3/08

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Wow! I can’t tell you the last time I had a full day at WDW (it’s been several years) with absolutely NOTHING on the agenda. No dining plans, no meetings, no research, no meets… just a day for me to spend doing whatever I wanted. The first order of business was to NOT have a … Continue reading "February WDW Trip Report Part 3a, Sunday 2/3/08"
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Photographic Innoventions: Dialing in Digital Exposure

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Positive Exposure Compensation of +0.3 EV.© Scott Thomas Photography 2007Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/50s, f5.6, 200 ISO Exposure Compensation allows you to adjust the exposure measured by the camera’s light meter and telling the camera to allow more light in (positive exposure compensation) or less light in (negative exposure compensation). On your digital SLR camera, look for … Continue reading "Photographic Innoventions: Dialing in Digital Exposure"
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