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Where in the World #92

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #91: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1/320s shutter, f/9 In the mood for pasta? This is the sign outside Tony’s Town Square Restaurant on Main Street USA in the Magic Kingdom. Tony’s restaurant is inspired by the Italian trattoria where Lady and the Tramp shared … Continue reading "Where in the World #92"
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Tripod vs. Hand Held Comparison

Posted on by Scott Thomas
In my recent article on Using a Tripod at Walt Disney World, I talked about the advantages of using a tripod over trying to hand hold a camera when light levels are low like at night. This week I want to show you by comparing two photographs of the same subject using both techiques. I … Continue reading "Tripod vs. Hand Held Comparison"
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Sanaa Brings Flavors of India, Africa To Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Fans of Jiko – The Cooking Place and Boma-Flavors of Africa have a new reason to dine at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge as Sanaa debuts May 1 in the resort’s new Kidani Village expansion. (Editor’s Note: Disney previously released photographs of many of Sanaa’s new dishes, which you can find … Continue reading "Sanaa Brings Flavors of India, Africa To Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge"
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Where in the World #79

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #78: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1/250s shutter, f/8 Looking for some great comfort food and some big fun? Have dinner at the 50’s Prime Time Café in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The cast members there will keep you in stitches throughout your meal. Hillary W … Continue reading "Where in the World #79"
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Zoom Zoom!

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Do you have a zoom lens for your digital SLR? Most people do as they tend to be purchased as a kit and the lens in the kit is usually a zoom lens either in the 18-55mm or 55-200mm range. Maybe you got both or have one with a different range. Besides the advantage of … Continue reading "Zoom Zoom!"
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Auto White Balance Adjustment

Posted on by Scott Thomas
I have my camera set up to enhance colors. Most of the time it captures what I want and gives me bright, vibrant colors. Then there are those times the photos have a color cast to them I don’t like. Take for instance the photo I took at Beaches and Cream of Cast Member Kristen … Continue reading "Auto White Balance Adjustment"
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Golden Restaurants at Downtown Disney

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Cap’n Jack’s and Rainforest Cafe restaurants at Downtown Disney Marketplace.Nikon D70/18-70G, 1/250s, f/8, 200 ISO, +0.3 EV, 56mm Focal Length Any time you can take pictures during the Golden Hour of the day, they just have a wonderful look about them. Downtown Disney Marketplace was the first area in Lake Buena Vista Disney developed and … Continue reading "Golden Restaurants at Downtown Disney"
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The Plaza Restaurant – Magic Kingdom

Posted on by Scott Thomas
People checking in for their dining reservation at The Plaza Restaurant on Main Street USA.Nikon D70/18-70G, 1/160s, f/6.3, 200 ISO, +0.3 EV, 18mm Focal Length Do you think Main Street USA ends at Casey’s Corner and the Plaza Ice Cream Palor? It actually extends around both corners to include the Crystal Palace and Plaza Restaurants. … Continue reading "The Plaza Restaurant – Magic Kingdom"
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Sidelighting

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Sidelighting is light illuminating from a 90 degree angle to the subject. This gives an almost three dimensional effect to the subject being photographed. As seen below in this photo of The ESPN Club at Disney’s Boardwalk Resort, the sidelighting creates shadows in the restaurant’s exterior features showing depth in a two dimensional medium. Sidelight … Continue reading "Sidelighting"
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Where in the World? #43

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
This was Challenge #42: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR, 1/10s shutter, f5.3, ISO 800 Only a few people recognized this as the sign from Hollywood & Vine, a full-service buffet restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Hollywood & Vine is home to a character breakfast and lunch featuring the … Continue reading "Where in the World? #43"
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