** Picture of the Day 3 **

[BarkerBird]

The Castle – June 22, 2015

So, it really is about the castle isn’t it? I mean at the rope drop that is what everyone is looking at. When you are at the Main St. RR Station and look into the park and that smile comes to your face, its the castle in the distance that you see. Everyone that comes to the park takes a picture of it, or a selfie, from the drawbridge or compass rose. The most iconic pictures of the entire park have been taken there. The black and white picture of Walt walking through alone, the pictures of opening day with children running over the drawbridge, or what is considered to be the last picture of Walt in the park – Micky and him with the castle in the background.

 

[Chernabog1940]

 

[elmoandzoey]

The Seas - with Nemo & Friends! by jagwriter78, auf Flickr

 

[BarkerBird]

The Mark Twain navigating the Rivers of America - June 22, 2015.

Amazing the beauty and full immersion you enjoy once you enter the park. Sometimes you are only a few dozen feet from the "outside" world, but you'd never know it. I know its what Walt wanted, for you to forget about the outside world and its troubles. Even in today's world, more crowded than ever, I think its a success. Just remember to leave the world behind when you walk under the railroad and read the plaques - "Here you leave today..."

 

[tltay2005]

 

[mom2rtk]

Can one of you bird experts help me identify this one? Is it an Egret?


Taking Flight by mom2rtk, on Flickr

 

[Chernabog1940]

Portland Head Lighthouse, Cape Elizabeth, Maine

 

[KCmike]

Can one of you bird experts help me identify this one? Is it an Egret?


Taking Flight by mom2rtk, on Flickr

It's a an AMAZING capture Janet. I think its one of your absolute best! So beautiful and breathtaking!

 

[mom2rtk]

It's a an AMAZING capture Janet. I think its one of your absolute best! So beautiful and breathtaking!

Thanks Mike. I'm not a big bird person, but it turned out to be one of my favorites as well. I had a ball on that airboat ride with my camera in hand.

 

[KCmike]

Yosemite Valley by Mike Day, on Flickr

 

[dredick]

 

[mvf-m11c]

 

[Aladar2004]

 

[senecabeach]

mom2rtk...YES, it is a "Great Egret"...and...Your capture is Gorgeous!!!!

 

[PythonFan888]

Sunset at Horseshoe Bend by Allen Castillo, on Flickr

 

[elmoandzoey]

Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin by jagwriter78, auf Flickr

 

[mom2rtk]

Sunset at Horseshoe Bend by Allen Castillo, on Flickr

My favorite sight in a region full of favorites. Love the sunset lighting and clouds.

Has there ever been a better use of a wide angle lens?

Well done!

 

[mom2rtk]

mom2rtk...YES, it is a "Great Egret"...and...Your capture is Gorgeous!!!!

Thanks Senecabeach! I thought so but am really awful at this bird identification thing.

 

[tltay2005]

Can one of you bird experts help me identify this one? Is it an Egret?


Taking Flight by mom2rtk, on Flickr

It is a Great White Heron. We have lots of them here in Central Florida.

 

[BarkerBird]

Morning Monorail! - June 22, 2015