Sassagoula Steamboat Company

Port Orleans – Riverside
Walt Disney World

Sassagoula Steamboat Company Nikon D7100, Tokina 12-28mm f/4, 30s, 12mm, f/11, ISO 200

Sassagoula Steamboat Company
Nikon D7100, Tokina 12-28mm f/4, 30s, 12mm, f/11, ISO 200

The Riverside Mill & Marketplace Nikon D7100, Tokina 12-28mm f/4, 30s, 28mm, f/16, ISO 200

The Riverside Mill & Marketplace
Nikon D7100, Tokina 12-28mm f/4, 30s, 28mm, f/16, ISO 200

…and Beyond

International Flower & Garden Festival
Future World, Epcot, Walt Disney World

...and Beyond Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/400s, 58mm, f/8, ISO 200

…and Beyond
Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/400s, 58mm, f/8, ISO 200

An Icon

Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World

It might seem a little silly but I always start my trips to Walt Disney World by visiting the Magic Kingdom first. A few years ago I arrived at 9:30pm but the park was open until 1:00am so I jumped on the bus and made it home that first day. This trip was no different even though my reasons for coming down would have me at other parks most of the time. Here is a different view (although one I have probably shared before) of the Magic Kingdom’s larger than life icon… Cinderella Castle.

An Icon Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/250s, 21mm, f/11, ISO 200

An Icon
Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/250s, 21mm, f/11, ISO 200

Mother’s Day Flowers

Spring Flowers for Mother’s Day

Spring Flowers 1 Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/160s, 58mm, f/11, ISO 200

Spring Flowers 1
Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/160s, 58mm, f/11, ISO 200

Spring Flowers 2 Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/250s, 62mm, f/11, ISO 200

Spring Flowers 2
Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/250s, 62mm, f/11, ISO 200

Spring Flowers 3 Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/640s, 70mm, f/8, ISO 200

Spring Flowers 3
Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/640s, 70mm, f/8, ISO 200

Spring Flowers 4 Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/250s, 55mm, f/8, ISO 200

Spring Flowers 4
Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/250s, 55mm, f/8, ISO 200

Peaceful Creek

Oriskany Creek

Friday was another beautiful day here in Upstate NY. I don’t want to jinx us but we have been enjoying a string of beautiful days and I took full advantage of the one we had yesterday. Originally I had to take a half day off of work to help my daughter get to a meeting for her summer research position as well as her (what is now a second job!) scheduled shift at Price Chopper. There was a little mix-up with the times but everything worked out for the best. What it did allow is for me to go exploring on my way home before having to get her to work.

As much as I love the Autumn and the colors of the changing leaves, I think I love the new budding leaves in the Spring just as much. The new green leaves against the dark, winter worn limbs always looks great to me. Through in some water reflections and I will click the shutter release all day. The leaves hit that sweet spot on Friday so stopping at Oriskany Creek was now a must do as I worked my way home. Midday isn’t always the best time to capture a picture but I think this one turned out OK.

Peaceful Creek Nikon D7100, Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5, 1/13s, 66mm, f/16, ISO 100

Peaceful Creek
Nikon D7100, Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5, 1/13s, 66mm, f/16, ISO 100

Broken Road

Walk Around the Block

I decided it was the perfect day yesterday to get off my butt and go for a walk around the block. I’m sure I’ve mentioned before that one lap around my block is four miles. I grabbed the camera, put on the walking shoes and headed out. I could not have wished for a better day. Temperature was around 75 degrees with a nice gentle breeze. I took my time and stopped often for pictures. What a great day! I also discovered that it isn’t what you see but how you see it…

Broken Road Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/1000s, 17mm, f/5.6, ISO 200

Broken Road
Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/1000s, 17mm, f/5.6, ISO 200