Rogue Red

May 23, 2017May 23, 2017Chris and Carol 1 Comment

I love the symmetry of this shot – and the rogue red flowers that found their way into the frame.

At Epcot World Showcase, France Pavilion.

Camera: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170

Chris

Samurai Horseman – World Showcase, Japan Pavilion Epcot

May 22, 2017Chris and Carol 2 Comments

We’ve visited the Japan Pavilion quite a number of times over the years – it’s difficult to find new ways of photographing familiar things. The two samurai on horseback that stand guard to the castle have proven to be photographically “tricky” for me. What I mean is that I’m never really satisfied with my images – they lack the sunshine that would make them pop.

They’re beautifully presented statues, wonderfully sculptured and highly detailed but lack bright natural lighting. With that said, here’s my best “shot” at making something out of a poor original image.

Oh how I wish this sculpture were out in the open against a beautiful blue sky!

And while we’re at it, the torii gate is another of my hard to capture icons at the pavilion. The Epcot background always throws me… who wants to see the “golf ball” peeking from behind the gate!

No Epcot “golf ball” but now we see France and England in the background!

If you haven’t had the chance to wander around the Japan Pavilion at Epcot yet, please find the time. Carol and I will often spend an entire afternoon strolling through the many beautiful exhibits and of course you’ve got to see Mitsukoshi Department Store.

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Thanks for stopping by!

Cameras: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170 and Samsung Galaxy S4

Chris & Carol ^.^

The Red Bridge

May 22, 2017May 22, 2017Chris and Carol Leave a comment

On a cloudy day, the red bridge stands out – the fish swim and the water flows.

At the Japan Pavilion, Disney’s World Showcase, Epcot.

A “Disney Duck” waits for a treat.

And a “Hidden Mickey” brings a smile.

Have a wonderful Monday!

Camera: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170

Chris & Carol

Favorite Disney Ride?

May 21, 2017Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Carol and I have been venturing to Walt Disney World ever since September of 1973 – our first “big” date together and the first time we realized that we were in love with one another. It’s always been our special place.

Over the years many rides and attractions have come and gone – our first trip together Disney used the Ticket Book system where you only had X number of certain tickets before you needed to buy more. The “E” ticket rides were the most desirable.

We’ve had our favorites – Space Mountain, Grand Prix Raceway, Haunted Mansion, Big Thunder Mountain and of course, It’s a Small World and Pirates of the Caribbean.

Our new BEST favorite ever since it came out??? We’ll give you a clue – it’s on this sign.