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Boardwalk Glow

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Crescent Lake, Walt Disney World

I am going to go with the excuse that I have not been feeling well and that work has been really hectic as the reason for not venturing out with the camera of late. That is my story and I am going to stick with it. So that leaves me looking through my photo library for something interesting to show.

I seem to be stuck on night/pre-dawn/sundown type images recently. I know I can attribute this fixation on the fun I had during my vacation over Christmas. I came away with quite a few great images and it sparked a desire to learn more.

This image is from my October trip to Walt Disney World. An early morning walk around Crescent Lake which ended up having a very foggy sunrise. This is the Yacht Club Lighthouse looking toward the Boardwalk about thirty minutes before the official sunrise. Usually there would be wonderful deep blues in the sky and if there were only a hint of clouds the morning colors would be bouncing off of them. What I captured is the glow of the Boardwalk lights soaking into the clouds and fog.  The colors create a different mood but they work together.

MLCreations Photography: Around WDW &emdash; Boardwalk Glow

Boardwalk Glow
Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 20s, 21mm, f/16, ISO 200

Tower Blue

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Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney World

When we were in Florida for Christmas it was a given that we would be going to Disney. The trip was to be with Grandma, but the kids had not been to Disney in almost 4 years. There was no way I was getting away without taking them. So we picked two parks and went over for a couple of days.

After a successful day at Epcot we did change up our plans and rather than fight the crowds at the Magic Kingdom we opted to go to Hollywood Studios and spend the middle of the day at Disney Springs (formally Downtown Disney). This worked out well as sadly, Hollywood Studios is going through some changes and we were able to do everything in the morning, and make it back for the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at night (this was the last year for the lights).

We arrived back at the park via one of the Friendship boats from the Boardwalk resort. I decided to run to the car to drop off everyone’s purchases and dare I say it, my camera! I didn’t want to get caught up trying to photograph the lights and thought I would rather just enjoy the evening. It was a great decision.

On my way to the parking lot I couldn’t help but notice the Tower of Terror against the blue evening sky. I didn’t have the tripod but I made my exposure adjustments, balanced the camera on a railing and grabbed this image. I really love the colors in this one…

MLCreations Photography: Hollywood Studios &emdash; Tower Blue

Tower Blue
Olympus OM-D E-M1, M. Zuiko 25mm f/1.8, 1/3s, f/2, ISO 400

The Difference in Minutes

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Lock 20, Barge Canal

Another GREAT morning! I used the excuse to stop into work early to get myself motivated to go exploring. Yesterday’s early morning run was a success and I wanted to continue my streak (is two a streak?). I had the thought of capturing the tug boats docked at Lock 20 of the Barge Canal with the sunrise behind but that didn’t work out. Apparently they were docked there to be removed from the water.

Luckily for me the sky was putting on a show all of its own! The two images are only 15 minutes apart but the changes in the sky are beautiful. I captured one from above the lock and one from the lock looking down the canal.  It didn’t hurt that it was almost 55 degrees out this morning.  It is suppose to rain this afternoon but the start of the day was awesome!

Above the Lock

Above the Lock Olympus
OM-D E-M1, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 20s, 16mm, f/16, ISO 200

Below the Lock

Below the Lock
Olympus OM-D E-M1, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 1.6s, 20mm, f/16, ISO 200

The Haunting of the River

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Rivers of America, Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World

Disney started using fog machines during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom. It definitely adds to the ‘spooky’ in some areas…

The Haunting of the River Nikon D7100, Tokina 12-28mm f/4, 13s, 15mm, f/11, ISO 200

The Haunting of the River
Nikon D7100, Tokina 12-28mm f/4, 13s, 15mm, f/11, ISO 200

Wordless Wednesday: Yacht & Beach Colors

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Yacht & Beach Club, Crescent Lake, Walt Disney World

Yacht & Beach Colors Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 6s, 70mm, f/16, ISO 400

Yacht & Beach Colors
Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 6s, 70mm, f/16, ISO 400

Sunset Over the Yacht Club

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Crescent Lake, Walt Disney World

Sunset Over the Yacht Club Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/4s, 26mm, f/16, ISOO 100

Sunset Over the Yacht Club
Nikon D7100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/4s, 26mm, f/16, ISOO 100

Peaceful Creek

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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