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I'm always making comparisons between Disneyland and Walt Disney World. One of them is how each park plays to feature Finding Nemo. With Disneyland, the submarine voyage in Tomorrowland is nice, but I still don't really care for it. I liked the old submarine attraction. Sure some of the effects are really astonishing and and artistry of the coral was amazing to hear about, but Walt Disney World...
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Now that you've seen all 4 parks, which tree do you like best?
Animal Kingdom got all festive again this year with a great tree. So many things to look at and I had so much fun trying to get the right shot. I had another in the wings, but this one beat out by just a bit. Maybe I'll post it next year. I hope you enjoyed these photos of the Christmas Trees from the parks. I will be posting yet one more tomorrow from a resort. Make your guesses today...
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What I love most about HDR's are the colours that you extract from tone mapping. Not everyone loves HDR's but when you get a colourless day sometimes the results can be quite stunning.
What treat do you have to get when you visit the Parks?
As I was walking around Animal Kingdom, I went into Chester and Hester's shop. I love that shop and there are so many things to look at. Back when I was starting to play around the HDR photography, I went to a bead shop in Utah. I took a couple of these types of shots with a shallow depth of field and brought out the colors. To this day, they are some of my favorites. I fell in love with HDR. So to play...
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Which is your favorite Gingerbread creation?
One morning I happen to visit the Contemporary Resort for a Cast Member function and on my way out I found this wild gingerbread creation of the beloved Frozen cast in front of the Small World backdrop. I was amazed that I was able to get this shot while so many people were walking by and taking their own photos of it or the random selfie. There are so many of these Gingerbread creations and I...
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What is your favorite part of Storybook Circus?
I came into this area not knowing what to expect. I could see Dumbo from where I stood, but other than that I knew there was a store. Walking around I found this area to be quaint and lovely. This entrance is simple, yet majestic in my opinion. I really enjoyed the rides over here and above everything, I am envious of the costumes. I am now...
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Gotta love HDR photography! Without it I would have had to have several lights to get this small church lit up. Instead, I utilized multiple exposures to take advantage of the 3 small windows in front and open double doors behind the camera to bring this image out of the darkness. Enjoy :)
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10 exposure HDR merged in Photomatix and tweaked in Photoshop.
To learn how I process my HDR's I have a tutorial up as well as a PDF in it's description so you can print it out.
Did you guess the Grand's Tree?
I'm going to make this super sweet and short. The Grand's Tree is magnificent, although I'm a bit saddened there is no topper. No star, no angel, no weird pointy orb thingy I've seen on some trees. Oh well. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!
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Have you eaten at Restaurantosaurus?
I wanted to take it back to the little details of Walt Disney World for today because there are some of my favorite things that aren't huge postcard of calendar type shots that need their day in the spotlight. For instance this little gem. The Restaurantosaurus Trailer is a Airstream Trailer attached to Restaurantosaurus in DinoLand USA and very few people go near it or even sit in it to have their meal. The restaurant is a great place...
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Photo Battle: Which is better, The Carrousel or the Mad Tea Party?
I want to try out a new thing. This is all up to you. Vote on facebook by commenting on which ride or picture is better. The comment with the most likes will get their comment posted on my facebook cover photo for a whole week. Also you will be able to get a large wallpaper version of the picture you commented about. So let the battle begin...
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One evening on a fishing trip to Canada the water was so still. There was no breeze at all and I knew then that this would make an amazing HDR photo. That is one reason I love HDR's, they might be controversial, but they capture how my mind remembers that day looking. I'll never forget how beautiful that day was thanks to this HDR.
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What did you take a picture of that you were glad you had your camera on you?
When I go to EPCOT I seem to forget about this side of the park. It's not that it's good, it's just that I have not given it the full attention it deserves yet. I haven't even experiences Soarin' on this side of the world yet. But I did come to the park one night and walked over to this side briefly. I saw this sunset and couldn't help take a shot. I wasn't really planning on taking anything. It goes to show, you should always have your...
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Taken from 3 exposures, processed in Photomatix, CS3 and Lightroom for color and sharpness tweaking. I think this one turned out pretty good. Over all it was a mostly cloudy day, but the HDR brought out what little sun there was. I like the bricks also on the foundation. In the original pictures you could barely see the mountain in the background. Gotta love HDR!
Here's a look at one of the originals:
Have you been to Enchanted Tales with Belle?
First you walk around a quaint little cottage, then you enter in through the door to find an abandoned living area. After that you are ushered into... well I'm not going to spoil that bit for you if you haven't already gone into Belle's Cottage to see the Enchanted Tales with Belle. Many times I go into places to take...
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Which attraction in Walt Disney World has the best queue?
Wondering around Disney's Animal Kingdom late at night, I stumbled upon an area I had never been as a guest. I was so turned around yet dumbfounded by the beauty and detail in this place. Covered from the light rain, I was happy to find shelter in the queue of Kali River Rapids. Not only was I happy to out of the rain, but the things here turned my tired eyes to a wide-eyed stare...
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Are you excited to see the renovations completed on the Polynesian Resort?
With there being so much construction all over the parks, the resorts are having their fair share as well. The Polynesian is getting a pretty nice overhaul and I think will be amazing, but for the time being, there is not much to take pictures of, except walls. I happen to be walking from my bus stop to the Monorail and I stumbled upon this amazing angle. I love the theming here. I can't wait till...
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Which is your favorite side of Cinderella Castle?
One of the great design features of Cinderella Castle is that you can photograph it from so many different angles. I have shot it from many of them and still haven't gotten every one. This is one of my all time favorites, though. I love the reflections. They are almost perfectly clear. This is part of my BPO Collection I love walking around...
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Where in the "World" can you find this?
As you get off the Seas with Nemo and Friends ride you exit to a huge area to see all sorts of animals from under the sea. If you stand in this location, behind you is an amazing aquarium filled with some amazing creatures. This is one amazing place and unfortunately when I've gone, it's late at night and all the activities are mostly done for the day. I just love this area though and this building is...
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What do you think of the architecture of Animal Kingdom Lodge?
I don't usually like to make complaints on this blog, but today I would like to ask you all, why did the architects design Animal Kingdom Lodge so oddly? I don't get why you have to walk to 3 different half levels just to get to places. I got so confused just to get to this place. I was fine with the adventure, but if I was a guest I would be quite upset. This seems to go along with the design of Discover Island at...
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What can you learn from a photo like this?
It was a nice morning in Animal Kingdom when I started my day. The clouds were mostly flat and the air was crisp. Guests started to come into the park and I had almost given up on taking any photos of any place where they were walking around. Luckily, they hadn't gone over toward the Lion King Theater yet. I set up and took...
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Another amazing sunset over the Savannah river. The photo was taken from the GA side of the River.
Three exposures -2,0,+2. Merged in Photomatix using Trey Ratcliff's "A World in HDR" tutorial as a guide. Final editing done in Photoshop CS3.
What do you like about the Wilderness Lodge?
While exploring the Wilderness Lodge at the Walt Disney Resort, I found this little area in one of the other buildings. What you are not able to see is the fireplace behind the bird cage. On the other side of the wall is the fireplace and a great place to sit and relax. I really love this place. It reminds me so much of the Grand Californian in California. It has that homey feeling that rustic cabins can give...
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I would do with this location, such stunning scenery, hidden secret fish ponds, views onto the Dee Estuary, further onto Wales, what a vista!
A composition from my secret fav. photography... HDR <-- How I love HDR!
Visitng Toulouse over the next few days, so sorry for the late post, I will get back to your streams as soon as I get back... From 24degreeC warmth :)
Yes, you can tell, taken @RSPB_BurtonMere over the weekend. Well worth a visit, even if only for a walk, such a tranquil place!
Some details if you fancy planning a visit...
Lat/lng: 53.257862,-3.021908
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Nearest town: Neston, Cheshire
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Of all the parks in the Walt Disney Resort, EPCOT seems to me to be the most photogenic. Maybe because it's so easy to get lost in all the theming. Or maybe it's because it's the park I've given most of my time to outside of work. I'm certain that it's like I have said before. I feel the most at home in EPCOT. World Showcase or anywhere else, it feels like my kind of park. A place to look to the future and learn from other cultures. I'm all about technology and trying not to be so ignorant to the traditions of others in this lovely world we share.
I put a lot of love into this photo. I hope you all can feel it and wish to share this your friends and family. I'm also interested in hearing from you all as to what you would like to see pictures of. Please make comments below or send me a message on any of the social media sites I'm on.
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Have you seen The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights in Disney's Hollywood Studios?
On a personal note I am having a very difficult time this year with the Holiday Season. Five years ago, I was in Disneyland working in PhotoPass and I was having the time of my life. I was experiencing my very first Disney Christmas and I was in love. Now I'm in Disney World and I am feeling a bit lonely. Disney World is so large and every bit of music and decoration reminds me of the past and how I miss that. But the other night...
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Which character would you have lunch with?
I love this place, the Princess Fairytale Hall. The building is so nice and the theming is over the top. I have yet to see inside, but the exterior is marvelous. What a great way for children of all ages to come meet their favorite princess. With the popularity of Anna and Else, this place is crazy busy with families waiting to see them. Disney has done almost anything they can to get more people through to see them and now trying to get rid of...
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Are you daring enough to ride Splash Mountain in the winter?
I ventured into the Magic Kingdom the other day before the guests were allowed into the park so I could capture a few photos. I knew this would be something that most people would not be able to see or experience for themselves, so I found something I could share with all of you that I get to see on a very regular basis. As a Cast Member, I will often come into the parks before everyone else is allowed to get things ready for you. We prep the...
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