Picture This! from March 2009 - AllEars.Net (2024)

Disney Pic of the Week: National Treasure

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Scott Thomas

When I suggested this theme, Barrie and Lisa were not too keen about it. I kept telling them to think about the National Treasure movies and look for them at Walt Disney World. In the meantime, Disney unveiled the National Treasures exhibit in the American Heritage Gallery which is located inside the American Adventure pavilion. … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: National Treasure"

Where in the World #79

Posted on March 29, 2009 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"

Don’t Rock the Boat

Posted on March 28, 2009 by Lisa Berton

If there’s one attraction at Disneyland that is overlooked more than the rest, it’s the Davy Crockett’s Explorer Canoes. I’ve only done it once but I’d do it again. If you don’t have any upper arm strength, you will after you paddle yourself around Rivers of America. That’s right my friends, YOU have to paddle. … Continue reading "Don’t Rock the Boat"

Hyper-Hollywood

Posted on March 27, 2009 by Scott Thomas

Hyperfocus is a term you may run across when reading about photography. It is a one word term to say everything in a photograph is in sharp focus from front to back. You see hyperfocal photos on the covers of travel magazines where a tropical beach is featured and everything is in focus from the … Continue reading "Hyper-Hollywood"

On the Seven Seas Lagoon

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Scott Thomas

A Ferryboat and Resort Motor Launch on the Seven Seas Lagoon.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/125s, f/14, ISO 200, EV +0.3, 56mm Focal Length Walt Disney World was designed to use watercraft as a major way to move people around the huge entertainment and resort complex. In my Disney Pic of the Week on Watercraft I choose this … Continue reading "On the Seven Seas Lagoon"

My Disneyland Birthday Extravaganza: The Big Day

Posted on March 25, 2009 by Lisa Berton

As I briefly mentioned last week, a cast member at Paradise Pier Hotel made my day, my birthday. It also marked the first time I dined at Club 33 and rode in the Lily Belle car on the train. My actual birthday, March 6th, was filled with friends and fun. Come, let me show you. … Continue reading "My Disneyland Birthday Extravaganza: The Big Day"

Disney Pics of the Week – Watercraft

Posted on March 24, 2009 by Barrie Brewer

Water, water, everywhere – it’s Florida after all! Our Pic of the Week theme this week is watercraft. One of the things I love about Walt Disney World is how many different opportunities there are to ride on the water. Ferries and water taxis of all sorts transport guests from resorts to the theme parks … Continue reading "Disney Pics of the Week – Watercraft"

Where in the World #78

Posted on March 22, 2009 by Barrie Brewer

This was Challenge #77: And here’s the answer: Copyright © 2008 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D300, 18-200VR, 1/13s shutter, f/3.5 This was a hard one. Many people guessed Morocco. If I hadn’t taken the photo I think that would have been my guess too. These bird cages are actually located in the queue for Kali River … Continue reading "Where in the World #78"

Buzz Lightyear: Space Ranger

Posted on March 21, 2009 by Scott Thomas

The Buzz Lightyear Audio-Animatronic in the Magic Kingdom.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/40s, f/5.3, ISO 640, EV -0.3, 95mm Focal Length The Audio-Animatronic Buzz Lightyear in Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin interactive ride in Tomorrowland briefs the hundreds of new Space Ranger cadets daily on the mission to save the universe from the evil Emperor Zurg. To get … Continue reading "Buzz Lightyear: Space Ranger"

Photographing the American Idol Experience

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Scott Thomas

There are lots of concerts held at Walt Disney World each day so knowing how to photograph one is a good skill to have. To show you how I do it, I selected the new American Idol Experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. While concerts, unlike shows, are more spontaneous, the American Idol Experience does follow … Continue reading "Photographing the American Idol Experience"