Evening at Disney Springs

Disney Springs, Walt Disney World

Well, I’m on another of my pilgrimages to Walt Disney World. I arrived late Saturday afternoon in Orlando and was to my hotel by 5:30pm. I dropped everything off in my room, grabbed the camera and headed out to Disney Springs (shopping/eating/entertainment). I was looking to capture a few sunset images and maybe a couple of atmosphere views after the sun went down and the place lit up for the night.

As I worked my way around through the Saturday evening crowds I was drawn to Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ venue. It looked busy and me without a reservation, but I was lucky enough to score a seat at the bar. Hot damn! Good food! I’m already thinking I need to find a way to go back before my trip is over… LOL

Anyway, back to images. Quick Florida showers had rolled through the area before my arrival and the clouds hung around long enough to provide a little drama for my sunsets. The first image is a panoramic view of Lake Buena Vista. I used eight images to create this view.

Lake Buena Vista
Nikon Z6 II, NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S, 1/20s, f/11, ISO 100 {8 image pano}

The next two images of opposite views from the Marketplace area. You’ll notice the first includes Ghirardelli because I’m a chocoholic! The second has the Lego store since I’m still basically a kid.

Marketplace East
Nikon Z6 II, NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S, 0.4s, f/11, ISO 100

Marketplace West
Nikon Z6 II, NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S, 1/5s, f/8, ISO 100

I had a really good time in spite of the crowds. I hadn’t planned on going back to Disney Springs this trip but it wouldn’t be hard to convince me to go. I’m thinking before the week is up I’ll be back in the tick of it, running around with my camera and looking for more great food.

Silhouette Slinky

Toy Story Land, Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney World

Silhouette Slinky
Olympus E-M1 MK III, M. Zuiko 12-100mm f/4, 1/800s, 15mm, f/8, ISO 200

Midday Temple

Wordless Wednesday
Temple of Heaven, China Pavilion
World Showcase, Epcot, Walt Disney World

Midday Temple
Olympus E-M1 MK III, M. Zuiko 12-100mm f/4, 1/200s, 12mm, f/11, ISO 200

Star Wars

Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney World

As I get ready to watch the new Star Wars show this weekend, Ahsoka, I decided to finally process a few images from my trip to WDW. I had a great time exploring the Galaxy’s Edge area at Hollywood Studios. As much as I like the area, when it is lit up at night, it is even more impressive…

AT-AT on the Forest Moon
Olympus E-M1 MK III, M. Zuiko 12-100mm f/4, 6s, 28mm, f/8, ISO 800

X-Wing Resistance
Olympus E-M1 MK III, M. Zuiko 12-100mm f/4, 8s, 17mm, f/5.6, ISO 200

Droid Depot
Olympus E-M1 MK III, M. Zuiko 12-100mm f/4, 5s, 14mm, f/8, ISO 200

TIE Echelon
Olympus E-M1 MK III, M. Zuiko 12-100mm f/4, 5s, 12mm, f/8, ISO 200

Millennium Falcon
Olympus E-M1 MK III, M. Zuiko 12-100mm f/4, 5s, 12mm, f/8, ISO 200

Sunrise on Life

Tree of Life, Animal Kingdom, Walt Disney World

Sunrise on Life
Olympus E-M1 MK III, M. Zuiko 12-100mm f/4, 1/80s, 14mm, f/11, ISO 200

The Lilly Belle

Fantasyland, Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World

The Lilly Belle
Olympus E-M1 MK III, M. Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8, 1/320s, 21mm, f/8, ISO 200

Monorail Blues

Epcot, Walt Disney World

Monorail Blues
Olympus E-M1 MK III, M. Zuiko 12-100mm f/4, 1/640s, 12mm, f/10, ISO 200