The Magic of Disney Animation

“I only hope that we never lose sight of one thing- that it was all started with a mouse.” – Walt Disney

Happy Birthday Mickey Mouse!

The Magic of Disney Animation Nikon D5100, Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5, 1/640s, 32mm, f/8, ISO 400

The Magic of Disney Animation
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5, 1/640s, 32mm, f/8, ISO 400

Monochrome Monday: Boardwalk Dock

Disney Boardwalk Resort Area
Crescent Lake

Boardwalk Dock Nikon D5100, Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5, 1/800s, 29mm, f/11, ISO 200

Boardwalk Dock
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5, 1/800s, 29mm, f/11, ISO 200

Flow Lines

West Canada Creek

Flow Lines Nikon D5100, Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5, 1s, 85mm, f/16, ISO 100

Flow Lines
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5, 1s, 85mm, f/16, ISO 100

Wordless Wednesday: Arms Wide Open

Arms Wide Open Olympus Pen E-P3, M. Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6, 1/200s, 14mm, f/8, ISO 200

Arms Wide Open
Olympus Pen E-P3, M. Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6, 1/200s, 14mm, f/8, ISO 200

Wildflower Mess

Squared – SQ48

Wildflower Mess Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/4s, 24mm, f/8, ISO 100

Wildflower Mess
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/4s, 24mm, f/8, ISO 100

Grapes

It had seemed like such a long time since I had been out exploring with my camera. I had some company this weekend as my Mom and Grandpa came out for a visit. Driving home from dinner Saturday night was tough for me as we had a beautiful sunset developing as I approached home. I know Mom would have understood if I had taken off with the camera but I just vowed to get out on Sunday after the visit was over.

Sunday turned into laundry day but I did manage to go exploring around the neighborhood a little. My neighbors across the road have a little mini vineyard in their side yard and this year appears to be a good year for the grapes. I couldn’t resist grabbing a few images. After the visit with my family the grapes just solidified my nostalgia as Grandpa had some wonderful Concord grapes in his yard when I was growing up. I remember stealing bunches to eat as I rode the lawn mower around earning my allowance. I’ll have to see if I can manage to talk the neighbors out of a bunch or two when the time is right…

Mini Vineyard Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/200s, 21mm, f/11, ISO 400

Mini Vineyard
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/200s, 21mm, f/11, ISO 400

Almost Time for Picking Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/40s, 70mm, f/4, ISO 200

Almost Time for Picking
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/40s, 70mm, f/4, ISO 200

Wordless Wednesday: NM 3-1/2 LI 22

NM 3-1/2 LI 22 Nikon D5100, Nikkor 35mm f/1.8, 1/40s, f/8, ISO 200

NM 3-1/2 LI 22
Nikon D5100, Nikkor 35mm f/1.8, 1/40s, f/8, ISO 200