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Wednesday

Hello February! Almost #Disney #WW Blog Hop

Welcome to The Disney Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop here at Focused on the Magic where each week we get together to share links to our wordless or almost wordless #WW #DisneySide travel photos.

There is a theme each week that you can follow if you wish. This week's theme is "Your Calendar Shot" for February.

February is one of my favorite months for trips to Florida. The weather is beautiful, not too hot or humid which makes it easier to get some good pictures and there are always new things to see and do.

On this occasion I set up my tripod away from the crowds and pointed my camera toward the sky to capture the burst above but also the reflection in the river. Next time I'll use my Tokina 16-18 mm lens as this Nikon lens cut off the tip of the trails and the full reflection.

Timing is everything in this location because you are standing on a floating dock. Every time people walk past you will your camera will shake. If you are in the middle of a long exposure it can be frustrating. I think it's worth the challenge.

Focused on the Magic Calendar Shot for February Wordless Wednesday


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The Disney Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop: June

Hi Disney photography fans. Welcome to the latest edition of the The Disney Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop here at Focused on the Magic.com where each week we gather to blog hop, link up and share our #DisneySide Wordless Wednesday or Almost Wordless Wednesday Disney related picture posts.

This week's theme is your "June Calendar Shot". If you were to make a calendar for the month of June which of your Disney photos would you use?

Do you believe it's June already? Time sure has been flying by. For this month's calendar I chose a picture that I took at midnight last May on my solo trip of the backside of Cinderella Castle in Walt Disney World. This spot for me is just so magical at night.



Would you like to link up your #DisneySide photos and hop with us? We have a theme each week that you can follow along with if you'd like and your links can be from your blog, Instagram, Flickr, Twitter, Tumblr or SmugMug. You get the idea. The Link-up is at the bottom of this post.

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Tuesday

Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop #Disney Style ~ My Favorite Views

Welcome to The Disney Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop where each week we gather together and share our Disney vacation photos. Would you like to link up your #DisneySide pictures or hop around to all the blogs linked up? Look no further than the bottom of this post.

A few of my favorite views.
What's your favorite view?
Magic Kingdom night photography Focused on the Magic Focused on the Magic - Illuminations
Focused on the Magic of Epcot

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#Disney Wordless Wednesday: July

Welcome to The Disney Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop where each week we gather together and share our Disney vacation photos. Would you like to link up your #DisneySide pictures or hop around to all the blogs linked up? Look no further than the bottom of this post.
This week's theme is July Calendar Shot


Wishes + Magic Kingdom



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Disney Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop ~ A Different Perspective

My favorite day of the week is here! It's time for The Disney Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop. Do you have Disney memories you would like to share with us? You can link up your #DisneySide pictures at the bottom of this post.

this week you may need to put your Thinking Ear Caps on for a look at your pictures from outside the box. But try not to over think this topic. I want you to have fun and enjoy this week's theme:

  A Different Perspective


Cinderella Castle at night

China Epcot Walt Disney World
Temple of Heaven in Epcot's World Showcase - Each pillar represents a season. The blue tiles represent the sky and green the earth. 



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Wordless Wednesday ~ Illuminations

Thanks for stopping by The Disney Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop here at Focused on the Magic.com where each week we share our #DisneySide Wordless Wednesday Disney vacation photos. You can join the Linky at the end of this post.
This week's theme is ~Your June Calendar Shot ~

The shot that I would use for my June calendar would be this shot of Illuminations at Epcot that I just took on my May trip. I loved how the blue and white explosions light up the sky and the reflection on the water.
For my photography friends here are the details: I shot this RAW and JPEG Fine. I am posting the JPEG because I haven't gotten a chance to do any editing.
Nikon D7100, Tokina 11-16mm f2.8, 15mm, Manual, f22, 15.5s, +5.EV, ISO 200, ND8


Focused on the Magic | Illuminations




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Sunday

Silent Sunday in the Park

Epcot Backward Waterfall HDR

Silent Sunday at Focused on the Magic

Tuesday

Disney Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop ~ Happy 4th of July!



Welcome to The Disney Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop here at Focused on the Magic where each week we gather with other Disney Bloggers to link up and share our Wordless Wednesday or Almost Wordless Wednesday Disney related picture posts.

Walt Disney World - Mouse of Zen


For this week's post we have chosen a Disney-inspired Haiku from the Mouse of Zen that meant something to us. When I read this particular haiku, I immediately thought of all the wonderful experiences I've had with my family at The Boardwalk in Walt Disney World. 

The BoardWalk Resort Watercolor with Mouse of Zen Haiku


The Boardwalk Resort
boardwalk all silentcaptivated by starlightin ripples of time
We've stayed at Disney's BoardWalk Villas (BWV) many times since becoming Disney Vacation Club (DVC) members in 1997. Disney's BoardWalk complex is made up of Disney's BoardWalk Villas Resort (BWV), Disney's BoardWalk Inn, a convention center and Disney's BoardWalk dining, shopping and entertainment area. 

The BoardWalk is located between Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios on 25 acre Crescent Lake, styled after the Atlantic coast resorts of the 1930s.
Disney's BoardWalk Resort lights at night
When the sun goes down the carnival lights come on and the mood of The Boardwalk turns festive. There are turn of the century games of chance, entertainers, and ragtime music can be heard wafting in the air from Jelly Rolls, the piano bar. 
The BoardWalk Resort at night

One of my favorite pastimes is strolling the Boardwalk arm in arm with my husband, enjoying the charming atmosphere, watching the boats, taking it all in. Much the same way couples in the 1930's would have. The most romantic time of the night to stroll is after the guest have retired, the entertainers have gone and the BoardWalk is silent.


miniature display in the lobby of The BoardWalk Resort



Have a Magical Day.
Deb
  

Thursday

Capturing Wishes in The Magic Kingdom ~ Tips and Tricks

Wishes is one of the most exciting fireworks shows at Walt Disney World, the other being Illuminations at Epcot. Capturing photos of Wishes and sharing them over and over when I get home is a family tradition of ours. It’s a bit of a challenge to take pictures of Wishes but with a little planning and practice you’ll be comfortable capturing great memories.

Focused on the Magic - Tips for Capturing Wishes Fireworks

5 things you'll need:
  • A camera with the ability to manually set the controls such as F-stop and ISO and Shutter Speed. 
  • Fresh batteries. Memory enough to take 100 shots. Later you want to try out an ND filter but for now leave it home.
  • A stable surface such as a tripod, gorilla pod or the Disney Quadpod (trash can) which are conveniently located every 20 feet in the parks. I’m touting tripods but I really don’t like them. For years I wouldn’t bring one to the parks. Mine was just too cumbersome to carry on rides and if I stored it in a locker I didn’t enjoy going back for it before Wishes started. I would shoot handheld (with pretty good results) or place a small beanbag on a Disney Quadpod. My favorite Disney Quadpod is located in front of Casey’s Corner. You’ll need to get there early to claim it as it’s become quite popular over time. The Velbron UltraMax IF tripod changed my mind about tripods. Whereas my other tripods were heavy and big, the UltraMax is incredibly compact (14”) extends to 60”, weighs about 2lbs and it can hold 5lbs which does push the limit on my camera with a lens. Oh and it was reasonably priced too! I believe it’s been discontinued but I’m sure there’s a current model that’s far superior.
  • A shutter release (cable or remote) or self-timer on the camera. I use a basic cable release. Nothing fancy with a short cable. You can do without it but why not have the extra stability for long exposures?
  • A small flashlight on a lanyard that’s easy to turn on with one hand. Your other hand may be holding your camera, tripod or shutter release. Bright but compact as you don’t want to disturb guests during the show.

√ a large dose of ºoº patience and pixie dust!
Focused on the Magic - Tips for Capturing Wishes Fireworks

Next you’ll need a good location. You might want to scope this out earlier in the day. My favorite is on Main Street, USA. I like to be far enough back that I have a clear view of the front of the castle and a large expanse of sky framed by Main Street. Another great spot is the train station platform before they put up the Christmas tree, when the flagpole is removed. Even with the flagpole in place the view of the skyline is tremendous.
Focused on the Magic - Tips for Capturing Wishes Fireworks


Which lens to use? I’ve shot Wishes with a Nikkor 18-200mm set at 18mm and also 35mm from Casey’s on Main Street with good results. I find my Nikon 50mm to be too tight until halfway down Main Street. The Sigma 30mm lens is my favorite leaving plenty of room to crop later if need be. Most kit lenses or primes will do the job.

Monday

Wishes around the Web ~ My Guest Post


Today I have the honor of being a guest blogger for one of my favorite Disney blogs, Beth's Pursuing the Magic  & her Wishes around the Web Part 2. 

Last week in Part 1, Beth shared a wonderful heartwarming family memory of Wishes. This week, I will be sharing a few photography tips and tricks for taking pictures of Wishes.




While you are there be sure to check out Beth's countdown series, 100 Things to Do in Disney. and The Magical Blogorail, which Beth is the founder of and I'm a proud member of. 




I'll leave you for now with fall colors from Wishes....

Congratulations to all my Disney friends who've made it to round 2 of the selection process for the 2012 Walt Disney World Moms Panel. I'm sending you loads of pixie dust on fairy wings & prayers that you'll glide through to a coveted position on the panel. Best Wishes!!!
Thanks for stopping by.
Have a Disney day!

Tuesday

Glowing Cinderella

Welcome to   

Hosted by Debs Dis @ Focused on the Magic.  Share your Disney Almost Wordless or Wordless posts and make new Disney friends while you hop! 

Everybody neat and pretty?
Then on to our first stop on the hop.....A Glowing Cinderella in The Spectro Magic Parade


A Yankee Doodle Dandy Night

Disney World, Cinderella's Castle Wishes fireworks show in the Magic Kingdom are spectacular anytime of the year but on the 4th of July they are even better!

If this is your first visit here Welcome to this happy place! You may want to hop to The Disney Wordless Wednesday 411 page first before you linkup. 



Take 2 Tuesday



We hope you all had a glorious 4th of July celebration!!! We'll continue celebrating Americas independence for the next few days focusing on the magic in Disney-style Americana stories, pics and videos.

Wordless Wednesday~Kaleidoscopic Spaceship Earth

Welcome and thanks for stopping by 
    Everybody neat and pretty?
Then on with the hop.....
to a Kaleidoscopic Spaceship Earth







You may also enjoy visiting all the great blog posts that linked up to the hop 





Sunday

Silent Sunday ~ Happy Father's Day

DH, Paul enjoying a little putting at Epcot

~Silent Sunday~

Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday Hop - Disney Style

Hey there, Hi there, Ho there! 
Our first stop on The Disney Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop: 
A Magical Night


ºoº
I'm really looking forward to seeing your Wordless Wednesday pics! 
It's time to link up, so just add your Wordless Wednesday or Almost Wordless Wednesday link to the list below, grab the button at the top and post it on your blog and hop away! 


The link sign-up is closed but they're still active. Please feel free to hop and enjoy! 
See you on the hop!


    

Monday

The Wilderness Lodge Lobby

Taken with a Nikon D200, 18mm, Manual, ISO 200, F6.3, 1.0sec

The Wilderness Lodge Resort's impressive 7-story lobby is usually the bustling hub of activities. At midnight it's magical. 

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My condolences, thoughts and prayers are with 
Disney friend, Lorie (MinnieLor) and her husband Glenn's family 
and all the the people of Joplin, MO.
If you would like to attend the memorial at Epcot check here for the date and time.
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Thursday

Pirates of The Caribbean Attraction ~ Photo Tips

Yo Ho! Yo Ho! It’s a pirates life for me! ! Ahoy and welcome aboard! Arrrrgh, so we're talkin' pirates today. I love the POTC movies and the ride!  Here are a few Pirates of The Caribbean (POTC) ride picture takin' tips.. me hardies, Yo Ho!

POTC is considered one of the "dark" rides and not only because it's scary to young ones. The lighting is low. So low you can't see your hand in front of you. That adds to the Disney magic but makes it a challenge to take well exposed pics unless you're prepared.

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