POTD - The Magic Kingdom

That' s real nice series of shots, John. ; Keep up the great work.

 

This place sounds like fun. ; I can't wait for it to open in Frontierland.


Frontier PR

 

I think I see a dead man's chest! ; (Do I get a bottle of rum?)

 

It's Friday, so we're all doing a Happy Dance.


Happy dance

 

Are you sick of not being able to get a shot of the Partners statue without the usual gaggle of tourists posing for their "I wuz heer" photo? ; Me too. ; So I decided to put my camera on a monopod and hold it way up in the air. ; It's not as easy as it sounds - it took me several tries to get a shot that was pointed right at the castle and was relatively straight. ; A short focal length definitely helped here.


Different perspective

 

that's a great idea Dennis! did you use the timer or cable?

great shot of Peter Pan Mike!

 

Very cool idea, Dennis. ; Remind me to try something like that one.

Hockey, great capture of Peter Pan. ; Very difficult attraction to photo but you got a nice keeper.

 

It is a cool idea - haven't tried that at Disney before, though I have used the camera-on-a-stick method for other overhead shots...definitely one where a tilting LCD and live view came in handy to still be able to easily frame the shot.


If you try it Tim, you should give it a go with the NEX6 - you can hoist the camera up on the monopod or tripod, and use your smartphone remote to view, frame, and trigger the shot!

 

Another nice shot, Mike.

I bought an extension cable for my remote release, to make it easier. ; I used the self timer the first time I tried the monopod technique, but after each shot I'd have to lower the camera and re-trigger it. ; With the cable I can take several shots before my arms get tired.

 

Is it just me or does this sign look all shiny and new?


Chicken and fish