Here's a spot I could stand in for hours, just watching the variety expressions and emotions. I don't know these ladies but I think they are having fun and are at peace with themselves.
I'm not quite sure I understand how bad the smoke was in 2001.
How could it be so bad? Illuminations at Epcot is on the water in the middle of the park and it wasn't like that at all. I never smelled smoke, even though you could see it. I do realize that Epcot is a lot bigger, but if the fireworks went off high in the air like the castle fireworks then wouldn't it simply dissipate or blow away w/ little to no impact? ...Have any of you ever seen the Luminaria show? Just curious... I was kind of hoping the new show would be like Illuminations...
What great fun! And a really cool photo. I just wonder how "at peace" they were when they recieved the non-spiritual "Splash" at the bottom.
I feel like I am right there in the moment, as I view the shot, and feel that I am seeing/sensing/feeling the same things that you did at the time. Amazing work!
Your work is so remarkable, Danny - I can always tell the photos that you have taken even before I see your name on the left hand side of the pic.; you capture the entire essence of Disneyland, etc., through the camera lens. I don't know how you do it! Another awesome shot, thanks for sharing!!
Can I ask you something? How come when I take a photo sometimes, I look at it once taken, and am surprised that it didn't capture what our kids actually look like, etc.? Is it because we are working with people in the shots, OR is it because we need to focus on setting the right settings to capture the depth/dimensions, etc.? I have sometimes had to take numerous pics. to know that I caught the essence of a shot... for you, it seems to come naturally to you. A true gift, for sure. And, I imagine, a lot of hands on work as well.
jory29......Those are very kind words and I very much appreciate it.
As far as getting those shots you speak of......your last sentence kind of sums it up. Shoot and shoot some more! But, on the technical side, it can sometimes have to do with your settings with regards to making the subject "pop". People are not easy to get shots of but kids in particular are much harder as well. In a lot of situations, a larger aperture (smaller number) can mean the difference. That will allow some blurring of the background which will make the subject stand out. Another thing is just to have some patience when looking through the viewfinder. What their movements and sort of get in motion with them. I'm not sure if that made sense but might help a bit. Thanks again for the super nice comments!
