Tag: Safari

Kilimanjaro Safaris Bonus Gorilla

Posted on by Lisa Berton
A gorilla on the safari? Surely you must be joking. You’re such a jokester, Lisa. There is one, not along the drive itself but read on to learn more, and stop calling me Shirley. Picture this (the jokes never end), you’re bouncing along in the safari vehicle, cursing yourself for finishing off the bottle of … Continue reading "Kilimanjaro Safaris Bonus Gorilla"
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Newbie and the Geek Take Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Posted on by Lisa Berton
We did it! After many, many years of prodding my friend Yoli to join me at Walt Disney World, we have finally taken our vacation and what an epic vacation it was. We spent the first night by the airport at a Travelodge Inn (not recommended) and the following 10 nights at All-Star Movies (highly … Continue reading "Newbie and the Geek Take Disney’s Animal Kingdom"
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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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Rhino Face-off

Posted on by Scott Thomas
White Rhinoceros fills the frame.Nikon D70/70-200VR, 1/5000s, f/4, 400 ISO, -0.3 EV, 200mm focal length One of the first things I remember when having my photos critiqued during a beginner’s course in photography was to get in close and FILL THE FRAME! To this day, when someone asks me how to improve their photos, that … Continue reading "Rhino Face-off"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Landscaping

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Disney Imagineers use plants from all over the world to create landscaping for places not thought of or finding “look-alike” replacements which will grow in central Florida. Landscaping at Walt Disney World is our theme for this week’s Disney Pic of the Week. Landscaping of the 110-acre African savannah at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is a … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Landscaping"
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G-O-R-I-L-L-A

Posted on by Lisa Berton
It was a rough and bumpy ride on the Kilimanjaro Safari but lots of animals were out that day which made for an exciting time. Although Little Red really needs to stop fraternizing with poachers. Anywaaaay, after we exited the vehicle in an orderly fashion, I heard a Cast Member say if we took a … Continue reading "G-O-R-I-L-L-A"
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Frontlighting

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Almost as important as the amount of light for a photograph is the direction the light is coming from. In the next three weeks, I’ll show you how the direction of light effects your photographs. It doesn’t matter what kind of camera you use, light properties and direction remain the same. Frontlighting is light illuminating … Continue reading "Frontlighting"
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