Tag Archives: walt disney world

View 143: Top of the World

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Scott Thomas Photography

The view of Disney’s Animal Kingdom while riding Expedition Everest.  Thanks to Disney Imagineers, even I can go to the top of the “world” via a very scenic railroad ride.  The ride gets a little rough at times and there’s … Continue reading →

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Week 141: Epcot

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Scott Thomas Photography

Did a quick trip down to Walt Disney World over the Labor Day weekend.  Took the Nikon D700 digital SLR camera and the new Nikon 28-300VR FX lens which I received just before the I left.  Let me say my … Continue reading →

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How to Use a Telephoto Lens to Stack a Photo

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Scott Thomas Photography

A camera lens which has a focal length over 100mm is considered a telephoto lens. This includes the popular zoom lenses which go over 100mm. Just like a telescope, the longer the focal length, the smaller angle of view is … Continue reading →

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Travel Photography Ideas

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Scott Thomas Photography

To help in the assignment on Travel Photography, here are a few ideas as you prepare for your trips or, having already traveled, your photo essays.  Keep in mind this is not an essay but I will provide extended captions. … Continue reading →

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Fire Tongue

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Scott Thomas Photography

How do you photograph in a dark theatre when the performer is lit only by the flaming baton he is twirling?  I suggest using a fast lens like the Nikon 70-200VR set at f/2.8, increase the camera’s ISO to 800 … Continue reading →

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