What Attraction(s)

[Anewman]

I was gone. I came back. I was buried with home projects but got far enough ahead to have alittle leisure time again. This forum works well because I can do it while I multi-task.

"Multi-task", does that mean you are on MULTIPLE boards at once?

 

[MarkBarbieri]

I actually have been posting on another Disney related photo board, but the traffic volume is too low. Maybe I need to invite Groucho over there so we can argue about camera brands. I did get into one argument there with a banned former member of this board over the use of UV filters, but it just wasn't the same.

 

[Anewman]

I did get into one argument there with a banned former member of this board over the use of UV filters, but it just wasn't the same.

"Former member", sure he is

 

[webshark3]

Even a DSLR won't help much with the HM. It's really dark and never stops.

I tried my 50mm lens f1.8, slow shutter and ISO3200. Even tried to push the exposure in Photoshop. Got nothing usable.

timned88 had luck with a few HM photos. Even got one sitting with the ghosts. Here's his tips:

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1029&message=13273622

 

[woodlandsparty]

I always love photographing Thunder Mountain at night. But...I have yet to get all of the elements (exposure, focus, composition) right in one photo. Could be that I'm trying to keep my kids from tugging at me while balancing the camera on a post while trying not to cause camera shake! I'm hoping my night photography improves when the kids get older!

 

[ukcatfan]

I actually have been posting on another Disney related photo board, but the traffic volume is too low. Maybe I need to invite Groucho over there so we can argue about camera brands. I did get into one argument there with a banned former member of this board over the use of UV filters, but it just wasn't the same.

I former board member that likes to start arguments??? I just cannot imagine who that would be...

 

[YEKCIM]

I former board member that likes to start arguments??? I just cannot imagine who that would be...

Probably a Kodak user...

~YEKCIM

 

[ukcatfan]

Probably a Kodak user...

~YEKCIM

Now, if my memory serves me correctly, he/she/it/whatever(never got the truth there) was a former disgruntled Kodak DSLR user. I believe that he/she/it was now a Canon user. That is if anything was to be believed from that person anyway.

 

[Groucho]

I always love photographing Thunder Mountain at night. But...I have yet to get all of the elements (exposure, focus, composition) right in one photo. Could be that I'm trying to keep my kids from tugging at me while balancing the camera on a post while trying not to cause camera shake! I'm hoping my night photography improves when the kids get older!

That shot looks pretty familiar... Here's my attempt.

I wasn't really overwhelmed with how it turned out. Maybe HDR is in order - I do have a horizontal shot I took with the tripod in two different exposures. I found Splash Mt to be similarly tricky to get a really pleasing night photo of. The one that made me really batty was trying to get a tripod shot of the new PotC signage, with the skeleton in the crow's nest - it kept coming out blurry until I realized, duh, that the sail was flapping in the wind. Oooooops.....

As for the "banned user", I guess I'm glad that I came along late enough that I have no idea who this person is. I do know about a few people banned from the DVC boards though.

 

[YEKCIM]

One of our family's favorite rides is Peter Pan and I don't think I've ever seen (and certainly have not attempted) a natural light photo in there. I guess when someone finally comes out with a sensor capable of ISO 32,000 or some such, we'll get some good PP shots.

~YEKCIM

 

[PoohJen]

I agree Peter Pan is a hard one.

My favorite is Splash Mountain. It is hard to photograph because I have yet to chance taking my dSLR on the ride with me!!!

 

[webshark3]

In the year of a million wishes, I'll wave my wand, and presto!

lol

Enjoy:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1463070

I agree Peter Pan is a hard one.

My favorite is Splash Mountain. It is hard to photograph because I have yet to chance taking my dSLR on the ride with me!!!

 

[Groucho]

I did a few Splash Mt shots with my non-water-sealed DSLR, including down the big drop. I did continuous shooting on the way down then quickly tucked the camera under my jacket when the waters came in.

 

[PoohJen]

In the year of a million wishes, I'll wave my wand, and presto!

Enjoy:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1463070

LOL! Awesome, thanks for the fix!!!

 

[webshark3]

I did a few Splash Mt shots with my non-water-sealed DSLR, including down the big drop. I did continuous shooting on the way down then quickly tucked the camera under my jacket when the waters came in.

I thought about trying this. I said "It could probably survive it once."

Then I focused in on the key word; "Probably" and "once".

I just leave my water pics to my Pentax OptioWP now.

You got some greats shots though. Good to see it worked for you.

 

[webshark3]

I might as well post my attempt at the Haunted Mansion.

Canon Digital Rebel: 1/50sec, ISO1600 (I think I pushed this on in PS too), no flash, 50mm, f1.8.

This is there the ghost sits in the buggy with you.