Boardwalk & Crescent Lake, Walt Disney World

I suppose, based on yesterday’s opening comment, you were expecting to see the castle image today?

It probably should have been.

But, I decided to let the images speak, again.

I headed out pre-sunrise yesterday to get in my morning walk around the lake and grab a few images. I hadn’t seen the weather alert on my phone… heavy fog in the area. I walked out into air dripping with water. It felt like walking through sprinklers. I didn’t go very far before retreating back into the resort.

Yesterday was my morning at Hollywood Studios. Another benefit of staying at the Beach Club is that park is a short walk along the waterway used by the Friendship boats. Of course, you could ride the boat, but I like walking. Although the fog was still hanging in the air, the sun had started to burn some of it away. I thought I could find a few images as I made my way to the park.

These are what caught my eye, and I wanted to share. You are probably tired of my castle images anyway…

I know, that damn lighthouse again, but remember there is a resort across the lake. Can you see it?

I liked the portrait version of this view because of how it aligns with the lighthouse. I also wanted to keep the barely visible sun in the image and have a good portion of negative space. There is such a mood to this image. I wonder what the two ducks think of the guys in the boat?

I attempted a similar image the day before with this boat, but another had just traversed the lake and its wake produced enough ripples to cause this one to rock. With the almost mirror like surface I didn’t have to worry this time. The splash of color really stands out in this almost monochromatic scene.

The park could wait. Now I was determined to create a series of fog inspired images.

An information cart and kiosk for Disney’s Vacation Club. These are situated opposite the preview suite. I’m practically in the patio of that room. I’ve had a room overlooking the boardwalk once and it was amazing. Not only for the view you get, but at night you can sit and watch the activity. You felt like you are in the middle of all the good stuff… oh, wait, you are.

Again, the color is what I was drawn to capture. These are not necessarily photogenic subjects but when combined with the foggy background, the muted atmosphere and the planks in the boardwalk, they become something more. They become a part of this story.

Again, it is all about the bits of color. I was very surprised getting this image. Normally, I’m very aware of myself as I use my camera. I try not to interfere with other guest experiences. Sometimes my approach frustrates me as it is not always returned in kind. But, this morning, even though it was not very crowded, I could time my shot between the people. There were a few people who kindly waited for me and allowed me to get this image. It made me smile.

OK, no more bits of color, I’m hitting you full in the face with it… 🙂

I love these tables and chairs. They jump out at you and grab your attention. I have been photographing them for over a decade of Disney trips. It never gets old.

I eventually ran out of subjects, or more accurately, my subjects were obscured by the people starting to congregate on the boardwalk. It’s OK, I got what I hoped to find. Maybe even a little more.

Until tomorrow…