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jillyb

05-25-2009, 01:56 PM

Does anyone have a picture of Cinderella's Castle during Wishes they would allow me to use?

My DD's 7th birthday is coming up next month and she's having a princess themed party. I got to thinking it would be really cool to have a picture of Cinderella's Castle with the Wishes fireworks in the background on her cake. It will be a sheet cake so a landscape photo would probalby work best.

Thanks!

Steve's Girl

05-25-2009, 06:15 PM

Here is one

http://wendymitchell.smugmug.com/photos/231862486_zDh4d-L.jpg

I'm not sure if this is what your were looking for, but you are welcome to use it.

Alztybrn

05-25-2009, 08:03 PM

You are more than welcome to use this if you choose.

http://bsennett.smugmug.com/photos/322908600_caFBp-L.jpg

tjl1388

05-25-2009, 08:16 PM

Here you go.

Let us know which one you use...we are very proud folks around here.

http://www.pbase.com/tjl1388/image/63356495/large.jpg

Golf4food

05-25-2009, 10:04 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3283/3135278232_ccd3c4da63_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3226/3134458357_3353beb3e5_b.jpg

jillyb

05-25-2009, 11:14 PM

Wow! Thank you everyone for your responses. The photos are awesome! Now I just need to figure out which one to use! Thanks again! :flower3:

J3nn78

05-26-2009, 07:08 AM

http://nathancrisman.smugmug.com/photos/453617608_QhQEh-X2.jpg

jillyb

06-08-2009, 01:24 PM

http://nathancrisman.smugmug.com/photos/453617608_QhQEh-X2.jpg

Thanks to everyone for your generoisity in offering the use of your gorgeous pictures. The party is this Saturday and I'll take a picture of the cake and post it.

crazydadguy

06-09-2009, 05:32 AM

That is a fabulous pic J3nn78! what camera and lens were you using?

sonogirl

06-09-2009, 01:32 PM

heres anotherhttp://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e346/SONOGIRL/DISNEY%202007/Florida2007193.jpg

sonogirl

06-09-2009, 01:33 PM

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e346/SONOGIRL/DISNEY%202007/Florida2007158.jpg

sonogirl

06-09-2009, 01:34 PM

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e346/SONOGIRL/DISNEY%202007/Florida2007149.jpg

sonogirl

06-09-2009, 01:35 PM

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e346/SONOGIRL/DISNEY%202007/Florida2007189.jpg

saturndb

06-09-2009, 04:02 PM

http://nathancrisman.smugmug.com/photos/453617608_QhQEh-X2.jpg

Great picture, it's almost as good as being there

Dave pirate:

jillyb

06-14-2009, 11:11 AM

Here's a couple of pictures of the cake with the photo:

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j107/jillyb1961/100_4335.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j107/jillyb1961/100_4341.jpg

It's hard to tell from the picture but the trim was a bluish-purple. I had it done at Wal-Mart. They did a great job and the cake was good too!

Golf4food

06-14-2009, 02:28 PM

That's pretty cool. Is it edible? If so, what is the photo part made of?

jillyb

06-14-2009, 03:10 PM

That's pretty cool. Is it edible? If so, what is the photo part made of?

Yes, it's edible. They use some sort of template and I think it's made out of sugar/icing; not really sure! They used an 8x10 of the photo to use with the template.

cajunlace

06-14-2009, 03:18 PM

Those were beautiful pictures and a great idea for a cake.

oregondaddyof2

06-15-2009, 12:54 AM

Here is a pic from the Halloween version - Hallo-Wishes

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2448/3550450394_6a2da850d1_b.jpg

jillyb

06-15-2009, 06:45 AM

Those were beautiful pictures and a great idea for a cake.

Thanks! :goodvibes

jillyb

06-15-2009, 06:46 AM

Here is a pic from the Halloween version - Hallo-Wishes

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2448/3550450394_6a2da850d1_b.jpg

Very nice! It's my goal to one day be at WDW at Halloween. Thanks for sharing!

oregondaddyof2

06-15-2009, 10:46 AM

It was so much fun last year, that we are going again this year for Halloween... Last year was a 9 day trip, this year is 14 days!!

jillyb

06-15-2009, 03:25 PM

14 days would be :cloud9:

The Sloan Ranger

06-15-2009, 03:51 PM

Beautiful shots everyone.

jeromine

06-18-2009, 01:28 AM

Wow they are very very beautiful pics,,,, but there is no Cinderella in that,,,,

HdnOut2WDW

06-18-2009, 11:51 AM

oregondaddyof2

06-18-2009, 04:09 PM

These are some great pictures. Was wondering what setting you use on your camera to take them. I have a Sony Cybershot and really have no idea how to take pictures like those with it. Any help would be great. TIA

Not sure on a Point and Shoot... I have a dSLR and so I used my manual settings... You have to adjust for a longer shutter speed and an open aperature so that more light gets taken in... You can go to the Photography section of the forums, and there are links on how to shoot fireworks, how to shoot night shots, and other helpful guides...

CaptainCook

09-29-2009, 01:51 PM

Hi everyone,

I am home from vacation and now putting together a scrapbook of our trip. And only now is it hitting me that while I took video of Wishes from the Poly beach... I neglected to capture any photos. (And taking a screenshot from my video would look pretty poor indeed!)

:confused3

Just wondering if anyone has any shots they would be willing to share? And if I can't locate anything from a Poly vantage... do you have a general Wishes shot you would not mind me printing for personal use?

Thanks!

Carrie

GoofyontheHiSeas

09-29-2009, 02:26 PM

Not the greatest but here you go.

http://fourweeksphotography.smugmug.com/photos/630048197_9kJbq-XL.jpg

alan

09-29-2009, 05:09 PM

Hi Carrie,

I've got a fwe of the 4th July version of Wishes from the poly on my trip report here: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2268415

Give me a shout if you'd like a larger version of any of them,

regards,
/alan

CaptainCook

09-29-2009, 07:43 PM

Thank you both so much! I wound up using 2 photos, one from each of you. I really appreciate your sharing!

WDWFigment

03-18-2010, 04:11 PM

I thought I had a thread going with these, but maybe that was elsewhere...anyway, shot with the Tokina 11-16

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2712/4444157530_806d897ca7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tombricker/4444157530/)
Clicking the picture takes you to its Flickr page, where you can view/download a larger copy, access my camera settings EXIF data, or navigate to other shots. It really does look better large, in my opinion.

Ju Ju Bean

03-18-2010, 04:13 PM

I have lens envy.

VVFF

03-18-2010, 05:03 PM

WDWFigment

03-18-2010, 05:15 PM

Since I don't think the D90 has ISO 100, I wonder if this might have been a good time for that ND filter. I would imagine you could get a bit sharper shot if taken a stop or two lower than F/20 and still have the same exposure time.

Cool angle though...need 1 more mm to get the "Partners" statue in a bit farther.

Yep, I cannot wait to shoot fireworks with an ND filter (which I still haven't purchased, but I've narrowed it to the B+W 110 (10 stop), 106 (6 stop), or this thing called the Fader ND filter. Decisions, decisions.

VVFF

03-18-2010, 05:20 PM

Yep, I cannot wait to shoot fireworks with an ND filter (which I still haven't purchased, but I've narrowed it to the B+W 110 (10 stop), 106 (6 stop), or this thing called the Fader ND filter. Decisions, decisions.

If you want it for this purpose I'd definitely get the 6 stop. I think the 10 stop might be excessive for fireworks. For example to get the exact same shutter speed as this shot you would have been at about F2.8-4 with the 6 stop ND, which is probably on the large side for fireworks. May not be an issue though if you nail the hyperfocal distance thought at 11mm.

You can imaging that the 10 stop ND would need its shutter speed lengthened for an acceptable aperture. Maybe this is what you are looking for though.

jupster75

03-18-2010, 05:33 PM

I have lens envy.

I said the same thing in the other wide angle lens thread.

Golf4food

03-18-2010, 09:25 PM

annnewjerz

03-19-2010, 08:50 AM

Do tell more about using an ND for fireworks - I just got one for use with fountains on an upcoming trip to Savannah, etc. but had not considered using it at night (seems counter-intuative at first, but thinking more it does make sense for fireworks). I'd love to hear more about the technique.

ETA: btw - love the shot, Tom. (Commented on the Flickr page, then forgot to comment here when I asked about the ND filter, lol)

With an ND filter on for fireworks, you should be able to get longer fireworks trails, etc. without having to worry as much about blown highlights. You'll also be able to keep your lens in it's sweet spot of f/8-f/11 (or whatever) rather than stopping down to f/16 or higher when you might experience some diffraction.

boBQuincy

03-19-2010, 09:35 AM

Most of my fireworks photos are taken at ISO 100 and f/16, a 2 stop ND filter would be about right to get to the optimum aperture. I have a 3 stop (8x) ND and may try it on the next WDW trip (in 2 months). For more bursts the layering technique works well, it is fairly easy to add things to a black sky! ;)

DisneySuiteFreak

03-19-2010, 12:11 PM

Since I don't think the D90 has ISO 100, I wonder if this might have been a good time for that ND filter. I would imagine you could get a bit sharper shot if taken a stop or two lower than F/20 and still have the same exposure time.

Cool angle though...need 1 more mm to get the "Partners" statue in a bit farther.

The D90 has ISO 100 if you lower the ISO. There are 2 settings below ISO 200 and the lowest is ISO100.

VVFF

03-19-2010, 12:49 PM

The D90 has ISO 100 if you lower the ISO. There are 2 settings below ISO 200 and the lowest is ISO100.

Then my next question would be why didn't he use this instead of stopping down to F20?

WDWFigment

03-19-2010, 02:10 PM

Then my next question would be why didn't he use this instead of stopping down to F20?

ISO 100 on the D90 is software-based.

VVFF

03-19-2010, 05:33 PM

ISO 100 on the D90 is software-based.

So similar to some of the higher ISOs on some cameras except the camera is reducing the exposure in post? Wouldn't that reduce dynamic range?

I'd like to see a before/after with and without ND filter. Would be really interesting!

WDWFigment

03-19-2010, 08:07 PM

So similar to some of the higher ISOs on some cameras except the camera is reducing the exposure in post? Wouldn't that reduce dynamic range?

I'd like to see a before/after with and without ND filter. Would be really interesting!

Yes, the D90 also operates the same way at ISO 6400. In all honesty, I'm not quite certain whether going to ISO 100 would've been better (sacrificing some dynamic range) and using a lower aperture to avoid defraction. I don't know.

boBQuincy

03-19-2010, 08:59 PM

Yes, the D90 also operates the same way at ISO 6400. In all honesty, I'm not quite certain whether going to ISO 100 would've been better (sacrificing some dynamic range) and using a lower aperture to avoid defraction. I don't know.

It is a real shame Nikon chose to get lower ISO that way (and most Canons give us no options for lower ISO at all). There are amplifiers in the signal path and they can be set up for a gain of less than 1, giving lower effective ISO without a loss of dynamic range.

My Canon G11 has a built-in 3 stop ND filter that I am guessing is an amplification of 1/8 and not a real physical filter at all. It sure would be nice if my dSLR had such a thing, with ISO down to 1. It sure would cut into the filter maker's profits too! ;)
***I stand (sit) corrected, the G11 actually has a physical filter that slides into the light path!

marcus.ka

03-22-2010, 02:31 AM

I don’t have any idea about technical facts when it comes to taking pictures; I only have a simple Kodak easy share and a simple tripod and so my night shots are not that good (but most of them are enough for me and I like them) but maybe that is why I loooove your night shoot pictures so much.

My favorite is still the Epcot Monorail picture but this here is also out of this world.

Thank you so much. :thumbsup2

YesDear

03-22-2010, 06:33 AM

I have posted this previously. This was taken last Summer with a 10.5.

This was hand held.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/jwm6780/MagicKingdom0509208-1.jpg

Parmcat

04-22-2010, 12:24 PM

I took over 130 shots of the Wishes show alone whiloe there Apr 11-16

A lot look the same due to shooting in burst mode.

Here are a few that I really like:

1:

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e102/Parmcat/IMG_8853.jpg

2:

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e102/Parmcat/IMG_8917.jpg

3:

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e102/Parmcat/IMG_8922.jpg

4:

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e102/Parmcat/IMG_8845.jpg

dgutte

04-22-2010, 02:02 PM

Awesome!

Daisy14'sDH

04-22-2010, 04:45 PM

#4 looks wild! How did you process it?

Parmcat

04-22-2010, 04:48 PM

#4 looks wild! How did you process it?

Its a plugin for photoshop called fractalius. Works well in limited situations

Marlton Mom

04-22-2010, 06:03 PM

Awesome shots! I especially LOVE # 4!!! :thumbsup2

Thanks for showing us your work... :3dglasses

:goodvibes
Marlton Mom

dirt

04-25-2010, 07:48 PM

Nice pics. Thanks for sharing.

ukcatfan

04-25-2010, 08:25 PM

Parmcat

04-26-2010, 01:35 PM

On number 4 you should try to merge the original image with that one so that you get the castle and foreground looking normal but the sky like that.

You might try a tripod and slower shutter speeds next time so you can get the castle exposed better.

Not sure what you mean by the castle exposed better?

The last few, the lights were off on the castle, and the first I was trying to get the burst of fireworks.

How could you ever get a full sized tripod anywhere near the castle and not be in the way?

Bdawg

04-26-2010, 02:12 PM

I love them! Great job!

ukcatfan

04-26-2010, 04:09 PM

Not sure what you mean by the castle exposed better?

The last few, the lights were off on the castle, and the first I was trying to get the burst of fireworks.

How could you ever get a full sized tripod anywhere near the castle and not be in the way?

You will get better results with fireworks when you use a longer shutter speed, like 2 seconds or more. I am not saying that your shots are bad, but you capture a quick moment in time with your fast shutter speeds. With a long shutter speed you get the nice long trails and the things that are sort of dark (i.e. castle) are given more time to expose. You should also reduce the ISO to one of the lowest settings. Even with the lights low/off on the castle, you can still get it brighter than a silhouette with a longer exposure.

Many people get their tripods set up for the fireworks. It is best to try to scope out a spot early though. If you do not want to carry it around all day, you can get a locker.

Daisy14'sDH

04-26-2010, 04:31 PM

Ukcatfan, I cant wait to try out these tips for whenever there are fireworks! Guess that wont be until May Two Four, my DW will be waiting for me to make a mistake so that she can quote you! lol.

Parmcat

04-26-2010, 07:31 PM

You will get better results with fireworks when you use a longer shutter speed, like 2 seconds or more. I am not saying that your shots are bad, but you capture a quick moment in time with your fast shutter speeds. With a long shutter speed you get the nice long trails and the things that are sort of dark (i.e. castle) are given more time to expose. You should also reduce the ISO to one of the lowest settings. Even with the lights low/off on the castle, you can still get it brighter than a silhouette with a longer exposure.

Many people get their tripods set up for the fireworks. It is best to try to scope out a spot early though. If you do not want to carry it around all day, you can get a locker.

I did not have a tripod with me, so I had to handhold. I shot a bunch with iso 100, and was shooting at a 1/20 and it was too slow for the handholding. Even at 1600, I was getting 1/60-1/80, so it was just on the cusp of being able to hand hold for me and get sharp images.

Thanks for your input. IT was very valuable!!!!

southpawcaptures

05-07-2010, 08:18 AM

#4 is awesome!

mom2rtk

05-07-2010, 09:04 AM

Great shots! I also love #4.... great dreamy, fantasylike quality! And something different. :thumbsup2

I usually bring my tripod and set up early up near the castle. Many choose to go much further back. Many like the spot right in front of Casey's. Some like to be at the end of Main Street (not the train station or the flag pole will be in the way).

I think people would frown on someone squeezing in at the last minute in front of them with a tripod, but if you set up early and they stand behind you, they can't complain. Of course, that doesn't mean they won't stand right in FRONT of your tripod. It's kind of like the tripod lottery..... keep playing enough and you'll eventually get to take pictures without someone's head right in the middle of your frame! :rotfl2:

jeffb

05-07-2010, 12:25 PM

Very creative with the 4th one, it almost looks like CGI. Very nice work.

capt445

10-13-2010, 07:40 AM

This is the first time I have tried shooting fireworks at WDW. I did learn a couple of things. First get a spot early, second, make sure you have a new battery in your remote, and third, I need a better tripod.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4061/5077639583_5b430f179d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/capt445-pics/5077639583/)
_DSC4207 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/capt445-pics/5077639583/) by capt445 (http://www.flickr.com/people/capt445-pics/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4090/5077639621_f26b095281.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/capt445-pics/5077639621/)
_DSC4217 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/capt445-pics/5077639621/) by capt445 (http://www.flickr.com/people/capt445-pics/), on Flickr

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4037/5078234552_f7a9bd7d49.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/capt445-pics/5078234552/)
_DSC4251 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/capt445-pics/5078234552/) by capt445 (http://www.flickr.com/people/capt445-pics/), on Flickr

Any constructive criticism is always welcome.

mabas9395

10-13-2010, 03:09 PM

Very well done for your first time. You must be happy with those.

ChiSoxKeith

10-13-2010, 03:18 PM

Yes, kudos on your fireworks shots. I'm going to make my first attempt at them this coming December. I hope I can come up with something that turns out this well. Great job.

willis37862

10-13-2010, 03:34 PM

Beautiful! I would be very proud of them :)

Marlton Mom

10-13-2010, 04:01 PM

Your exposures of the castle and fireworks were spot on. Great job! :thumbsup2

How far back did you stand? Did you have any drama with last minute interlopers standing in front of your camera? Spill the beans if you have any ;)

:cheer2:
~ Marlton Mom

capt445

10-13-2010, 07:12 PM

Thanks every body. The only problems I had was the guy in front of me kept inching to the left, so I would move to the left, also I had to block a stroller the whole time with my leg to keep it from hitting my tri-pod. My remote quit working for awhile but then all of a sudden started working again.

All in all I am very pleased with the results.