Disneyland Picture of the Day #2

[road2disney]

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.

Great photo! How long were you standing there?

I showed my daughter the pic and she thought the red haired girl in the back was Ariel.

KCmike, nice shot of the Mickey head. I sure miss it! I missed seeing that and TSM together. We went in May when it was already the sun.

 

[PNWmom]

I'm posting 3 pictures today, because it is a mystery to me as to WHAT is being built. Is there anyone who has a clue to what sort of construction this is. The large black platform is not solid, but looks like a grid pattern. Perhaps its made of some form of plastic. I'm wondering if this is to let the water flow thru ... or if it is just a frame for a concrete pore. I also don't understand what the Black and Blue Boxes are about, that are attached to the bottom of the frame. All of this will be below water and I wonder if divers will swim underneath to access whatever they are doing ... or if this will be bone dry underneath with easy acess to all the workings and only a shallow layer of water above.
Can anyone shed any light upon what looks to me like some unusual construction?

It is all in preparation of the World of Color show. Here is an article on it.
http://travel.latimes.com/daily-deal-blog/index.php/disney’s-wor-957/

 

[DisneyXiao]

the blue and black plastic boxes look like float boxes, the put them under boat docks when they build them so they'll float. That's my guess...

 

[prettyprincessbelle]

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.

at the girl in the back. How fun!!

 

[NostalgicDad]

great shot danny. Kind of a neat photo op for families.

Thanks Mike.

Great photo! How long were you standing there?

I showed my daughter the pic and she thought the red haired girl in the back was Ariel.

Thanks road2disney.

That particular time I probably stood there a good half an hour or so. There have been other times and I have tons of pictures like that.

 

[Robert TG]

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.

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.

 

[Robert TG]

 

[DisneySuiteFreak]

Fromthis article: http://travel.latimes.com/daily-deal-blog/index.php/disney’s-wor-957/

Unlike Fantasmic, World of Color will feature no boats, performers or — most important — fireworks (lest visitors recall the ill-fated LuminAria water show whose smoke and ash choked and irritated the eyes of viewers along the shores of Paradise Pier in 2001).

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...

 

[NostalgicDad]

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.

Thanks Robert and great point!

 

[NostalgicDad]

 

[Robert TG]

 

[NostalgicDad]

I always like this one for a red, white, and blue day. Remembering those who have given their lives in our armed services.

 

[jory29]

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!! 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!

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.

 

[NostalgicDad]

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!! 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!

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!

 

[NostalgicDad]

 

[jory29]

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!

Thanks, Danny, for your reply it makes a lot of sense! I'll try what you suggested. I LOVE the monorail pic. you just posted, as well; total clarity. Amazing!!! Thanks for taking the time to post such awesome pics. on this website!!

 

[Robert TG]

 

[NostalgicDad]

 

[NostalgicDad]

 

[Robert TG]