If you read my post outlining my Magic Kingdom Photo Bucket List, you know I’m trying to be a little more organized in my approach to Walt Disney World park and resort photography. Without some organization, there’s little chance I’ll get all the photos I want. So I have lists from the parks and…
Except for last year, I had a completely unplanned approach to all of my Walt Disney World trip photography. Even last year’s trip photography was 90% random because our schedule changed so much. I had some “priority” items to shoot, and I got to a few of them. On earlier trips, unplanned photography was…
There’s nothing like a digitally induced case of writer’s block. My areas of particular interest and contribution here at The Disney Driven Life are photography and audio. I’m an engineer and inherently captivated by technology and gadgets, so that means digital photography and audio, not old school film and cassette tapes/vinyl (but there’s nothing…
Funny how circumstances sometimes dictate blog post topics. Instead of posting a couple of photos showing how you can improve on some photographs you already think are pretty good, or take a terrible photo and salvage something from it, I find myself writing a post about recovering my digital photographs. By writing this, I hope to…
Disney films recount numerous love stories – Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, Tangled, just to name a few. Rightly so, these stories and many others are well represented in the attractions and theming of the parks. The adventures and the “happily ever after” feel of the parks are a big part of the draw….
You usually don’t hear words like “exciting” or “daring” to describe most engineers, and it looks like I’m no different. I say this because it looks like my mid-life crisis involves photography rather than a motorcycle or a sports car (although the new Corvettes look pretty nice). Until about five years ago, I was content to…
Traditions – they are what make your holidays and events special. Adding Disney to those traditions can make your holidays even more magical. Even if you have a tradition that has been passed down for generations, it’s never too late to add a few new fun ones! This month, we will highlight some of…
Over the last few years I’ve been on a long journey – one that’s taking me from being a very casual photographer to putting some real effort into the photographs I take. I started that journey in late 2011 while looking at photographs from our Disney World trip that Fall. Until that point, I’d…
I’m not sure what images flash through your mind when you hear someone mention Louisiana, but it may be something like this: And there certainly is plenty of scenery like this in our beautiful state. Early (very!) this past Thursday morning, I was driving through an area just like that, a little place called Chackbay….
Lucinda A. (NDM#139)First & foremost, I’m MOM! I have a Disney soul…am a DVC & D23 member, and a wannabe castmember. Magic seeker for life! I vacationed almost exclusively at WDW with my family as an adult and in the last couple years picked up my family to move there/here. And that’s where I am…
Throwback Thursday takes us to a real vintage find – Cinderella’s Castle & the Hub area, circa 1974. It’s fun to look back and notice the differences from today. I love how the Hub resembles a quiet park with lots of trees. See if you can spot the other few differences that are not present…
NDK likes to take photos. Lots of photos. Sometimes it’s fun to see Disney through the eyes of an NDK… Maria H. (ndm#130)A Disney blooded, crafty, fun-lovin’ wife/mom/organizer/planner, etc who is obsessed with all things Disney 🙂 Maria grew up with the Magic Kingdom and has loved watching WDW evolve into what it is today….
The hidden treasures of the Mayan-ruin themed Dig Site pool at the Coronado Springs Resort really come alive at night when the place seems all but deserted. When the family has gone to sleep and no one seems to be at the resorts, I find some of the most interesting sights. This really gives…
Nighttime at the Wilderness Lodge brings great opportunities for great photography and a great place to walk around. The Silver Creek Falls just by the main pool has one of the most unforgettable sights at this resort. The flowing water and the lights from all of the on-looking rooms make this area of the…
Standing along side Walt’s Fab Five in the main hub of the Magic Kingdom is a reminder to always let your conscience be your guide. This bronze statue of Pinocchio with Jiminy Cricket sitting on his shoe has so much detail that it makes me stop just to admire. I really think this area…
A structure right out of 1939, the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror stands at the end of Sunset Boulevard. This attraction seems to have the perfect angle and look for those great vacation photos. This structure seems to be one of those got to have photos that you end up taking every time you go…
As Epcot’s 2011 International Flower & Garden Festival comes to an end, I wanted to share a few images from this event. On the surface there were a lot of Disney themes present, but it’s the small things that made this year’s festival so special for me. It always seems that one…
I want to continue with an ongoing theme I’ve had lately with images from around World Showcase. It seems that night or day there is always a wonderful area that catches your attention, and one such place is the fountains just in the French pavilion. Just after the sun goes down, you will find that…
I find looking at a distance you can find some of the most enjoyable views at Walt Disney World. One of my favorite things to do is to walk around Epcot in the evening and catch some of the wonderful sights that were created. In this case, we have a creation by nature and a…
Just around the corner from the Yak & Yeti Local Foods Café you will find this great fountain. This picturesque dining area has great things to photograph and is a great area to grab a bite to eat. If you decide not to eat or to take a few photographs then you might just find…
