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.
Awsome pics.
I think I have been there maybe one to many times
No matter why my feet became painfully numb.
for the most stressful part of the entire trip in the last 2 installments. 
. Enjoying the TR even though it seems like you were there for a month.
Hope those blisters are gone by now. Looking forward to the "END" and so more outrageous pictures.
I remember it was a really great meal! 
Hi TD!! I haven't visited your TR for about a week and a half, as I was trying to postpone the end.
I was so happy to see it isn't over yet!
I have enjoyed your TR so so much, as I adore Wilderness Lodge, and WDW holds a special place in my heart, having been introduced to it by my dear uncle and Godfather. He went every year starting when the park opened in 1971 until 1985, when he took me and my family for the first time. One of the things he really enjoyed was seeing WDW through my children's eyes, since he never married nor had any children of his own. We were able to share WDW with my Uncle Leo five times, until he passed away in 1996, but his love of Disney lives on in me and my children, and hopefully, someday, my grandchildren. He too was an avid photographer.
Glad you were able to join us for the ride. You still have plently of time to catch up.
