One of the last shots around the Epcot resort area before the rain storm started on our last night of our trip. I really love the hanging lights that line the Boardwalk, so I wanted to add those into my composition. And of course since we weren't able to go to Jellyrolls, I wanted to at least get a shot of it. I do like the how calm the feel of this one ended up. What do you all think? Enjoy!
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So this shot comes with a bit of a fun story. After we took in the Main Street Electrical Parade, the Magic Memories and You show, and Wishes we decided to walk Tomorrowland to get a few night shots. As I set up this shot, my tripod fully extended as high as it could go, camera mounted on top at a bit of an odd angle since it was my UWA, I proceeded to take a set of bracketed shots. Now this is just one shot, because the HDR didn't come out like I wanted, but I originally shot three shots. As I was waiting the 30 plus seconds for the shots to snap, I notice someone over my shoulder. A cast member from Space Mountain had wondered over to see what was going on. "What are you taking a picture of?" she asked. I told her that I was shooting the top of the palm and she had a hard time believing me. When the last shot finished, I showed her what I had captured and she was quite impressed. She couldn't believe that I was able to get the whole palm from that close. :) It made me so happy about my decision to purchase the Sigma ultra wide angle lens. Please let me know what you all think of the processing here and as always, Enjoy!
I know that the composition in this isn't totally strong, I would've preffered to be over by the Imagination Pavilion, but who could deny a monorail passing across that sunset cutting through the clouds. I thought it was quite appropriate with the light rays cutting through the clouds, that it was the Tronorail passing by at the time. After seeing it in person, I don't really mind it too much anymore, I fit in pretty well cruising through Epcot. I'd of course side with the majority and would like to see the original designs back on all monorails. Shooting into the sun is never easy, so any and all feedback would be appreciated. Enjoy!
Some fun with my ultra wide angle lens in Tomorrowland. I had a bit of a time processing in this one because of the bright light in the shot. Please let me know what you all think and as always, Enjoy!
Here we are on our first morning in the Magic Kingdom. I did not like the fact that this shot was backed by an under construction Confectionary. I do think, however, that the foreground makes up for it. I know I've said a couple times that many of the WDW Cast Members love to interact with those of us with larger cameras. I think it just captures their attention a little easier. The Fire Chief was driving the Fire Engine around Town Square with the Mayor of Main Street. He saw me put my camera to my eye over on the curb and instantly started to ham it up for the camera. One thing I will always love about Walt Disney World is that they don't have employees, they have cast members. And I think that anyone that has never been there, doesn't understand this fact. Please let me know what you all think and as always, Enjoy!
As I've said before, I got a lot of flack from some of my family members about shooting a lot of signs and random things such as benches. lol. My response was always a simple and sincere, "My Flickr friends will understand!" :) I caught the Concourse To Tomorrowland sign during golden hour and couldn't resist getting a shot of it. The wide open close ultra wide angle proved to be quite effective on a number of occasions. Please let me know what you think and as always, Enjoy!
