What a disaster!!

[MadiMouse]

Wow! Great updates! I absolutely love the "haunted" castle pics!!! Your poses in DHS were very funny! I love your sense of humor.

 

[topdog]

We love 50s PTC. We are going back again this summer. We also going to try O'hana for the first time. Can't wait especially after seeing your pictures. I love all of your pics.

Thanks for sharing.

Glad you like the pictures. I am sure you will like Ohana like we did.

I'm so glad you were able to get your gear sent to you. Your pictures are wonderful!

Thank you for the kind word. Glad you like the pictures.

Your report & pics are fantastic! I feel like I'm at WDW every time I read your posts. Your restaurant pics really make me hungry!

So glad you like my writing and pictures. There are plenty more on its' way.

Wow! Great updates! I absolutely love the "haunted" castle pics!!! Your poses in DHS were very funny! I love your sense of humor.

Glad you like the haunted pictures and my humor.

 

[topdog]

I almost forgot to give the credit to my friend. If you go to my 2005 WL pictures website, towards to the end of the Disney Characters pictures category, the woman in black hair was our friend who send me the camera bag. Her DH and us, we all went to WDW together in 2005 for 10 whole days.

 

[mejkjj97]

Can I ask, what kind of camera do you have? From the picture I know it's a Nikon but which one exactly. i was showing my husband your pictures and he is exploring getting a new camera and taking some classes on photography. So he is looking for ideas for different people.

I can't wait to see rest.

 

[GreatBiscuit]

Those my friend are some mighty fine shots! And that you bent over backwards to make them? Well that just the sign of a true pro. Loved the update! I can't wait to see what you have in store for us next. 3500 pics? Holy Cow!...That's a lot of sorting and filing right there! Speaking of cows, those O'Hanna pics looked mighty tasty. Can't wait to eat there this summer. Good choice on sticking with Beef and Shrimp.

 

[topdog]

Can I ask, what kind of camera do you have? From the picture I know it's a Nikon but which one exactly. i was showing my husband your pictures and he is exploring getting a new camera and taking some classes on photography. So he is looking for ideas for different people.

I can't wait to see rest.

Thank you Kim for stopping by.

The camera I use is a Nikon D200. The camera is already 2 years old. By today's standard, it's already obsolete. However, you might still able to find it online for about $7-800 for the body. The latest model is D300. It's some where around $1,800 for the body. Lens is a whole different story. I mainly use 35mm and a 50mm. They are between $300 to $400 range each.

Taking photography is a good start. I personally like to just go out and shoot and learn from trial and error. Even I have been doing photography for a very long time, I only switch to complete digital for about 5 years. It's a whole new learning experience. Having computer software experience for 15 years certainly help too.

Those my friend are some mighty fine shots! And that you bent over backwards to make them? Well that just the sign of a true pro. Loved the update! I can't wait to see what you have in store for us next. 3500 pics? Holy Cow!...That's a lot of sorting and filing right there! Speaking of cows, those O'Hanna pics looked mighty tasty. Can't wait to eat there this summer. Good choice on sticking with Beef and Shrimp.

Hi GreatBiscuit. Glad you like the pictures. Yes! Even with 3,500 pictures, I would only consider 50% of them processable. About 10 to 15% is good enough to publish. That's still about 300 to 500 pictures to be process. Each files can take between 5 to 10 minutes to process and adjust. You do the match.

You are going to love Ohana. Those shrimps are the best. The best Jerry...the best.

 

[tiggrbaby]

Wow what beautiful pics! And I agree that those restaurant are do-agains!


More-more-more!(please)

 

[topdog]

Yay!! Another new reader.

I will update and post more picture as soon as I can.

 

[nutz2notz]

I am really enjoying your report and love, love, love your pictures. Absolutely beautiful!

Look forward to your next postings.

 

[GeminiAngel]

Just stopping by to say hi! Can't wait for more

 

[LaurenMic]

Great update as usual topdog!! Your pictures are amazing. It's great that you are teaching DW too! Sounds like you had a great time. What was the dessert at O'hanas? It all looks sooo good! Even your food pictures are a work of art!!

 

[topdog]

I am really enjoying your report and love, love, love your pictures. Absolutely beautiful!

Look forward to your next postings.

Glad you like the report. I should have some more soon.

Just stopping by to say hi! Can't wait for more

Hi back to you. There will be more soon.

Great update as usual topdog!! Your pictures are amazing. It's great that you are teaching DW too! Sounds like you had a great time. What was the dessert at O'hanas? It all looks sooo good! Even your food pictures are a work of art!!

Thanks!!
As for Ohana's desert. Opps! I forgot the description. It's bread pudding a la mode with Banana foster sauce. Yummmm...

 

[MadiMouse]

Okay, I'm waiting!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[topdog]

Day #4 (Wednesday) Part 1

I thought I have a good night sleep and actually, I did. However, I still ends up woke up before 6:00am. Sun hasn't even risen yet. I got off the bed as quietly as possible so I wouldn't wake up my DW. I grabbed my camera bag and tripod. Slowly tip toe out the room.

Sky was clear but dark. Moon was shining for miles. Sun has not rise yet. Air temperature was in the high 50s. Not a soul was in the parameter. I quickly set up my camera/tripod by the pool area aiming towards the resort. That proves to be quite a challenge. High voltage spot lights were shining towards me. I was able to capture a few shots that I would consider somewhat acceptable.

After spending approximately 30 minute of shooting and setup changes, I can sense the sun was about to rise any moment. It's time to relocate and find a different location. This time, I headed to the boat dock. I quickly set everything up as fast as I can while the sunlight has already begun to peep through the horizon slowly but surely. There was no wind. The morning brisk air gave me a jolt of enery. It felt like the entire universe was in serenity. The lagoon water looked more like mirror without any wave. I can clearly see the perfect water reflection between the land and the water. A few shot of this perfect set up is in order here.

I was a bit surprise how this turn out. All I can see was a tiny bit of sunlight just about to shine through. I really thought I was in a different dimension. I shot as many as I can before I gather my gear and headed back to the resort.

As soon as I got inside the building, the hallway was empty. I got another quick shot.

I then move on to the lobby afterward. I took a few more shot before I went back to the room. Unfortunately, the lobby just doesn't have enough light to get a great shot. This is the best I can do.

When I got back to the room, DW was up and ready to go. We have ADR at Chef Mickey's for breakfast @ 7:30am this morning. So we left as soon as I walked into the room and headed back to the boat dock. What a different 30 minutes make. By the time we got to the boat dock, sun was already as bright and strong as it can be.

What a great view to the brand new Bay Lake resort from the boat ride. The bright warm sunrise really gave the buildings a beautiful glow.

 

[Sandy321]

absolutely gorgeous pictures -

thank you for sharing them!!

(now I know why you have 5,000+ pics!)

 

[GeminiAngel]

You are the Master.

Those are some of the most beautiful sunrise pictures I've ever seen. The colors just blend together.

All I can say is WOW!

 

[GoofyFairie]

Once again you do not disappoint! I love the orange you were able to capture of the sunrise on the water. It is just beautiful reflecting off of the blue. The lobby bridge is nicely done too. My indoor Lodge pics are always very dark or black, that was beautiful! Your photos are raising my level of excitement for a return trip and what I want to capture with my camera. I don't sleep much in Disney- there is way too much to do and enjoy so the next time I am going to sneak out while everyone else is asleep and enjoy the sunrise.
Now, what's for breakfast? I can't wait to see the photo's!

 

[gonzo76]

WOW!!!!!

Your pictures are fantastic. Loving your TR.

 

[BellaBaby]

The pictures are awesome!! Especially the sunrise--love it!!

Waiting for more...

 

[Planning fanatic mom]

Yeah!!! an Update. 91 days until I get to visit WL. I can't wait.

your pics!!!!