Pixelmania! - World Showcase Tour (12/4/09)

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  1. Scottwdw

    Scottwdw Member

    The Pixelmania! gang traveled the world to bring back photographic treasures...

    Cantina de San Angel Restaurant in Mexico.
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    A model of a dragon-headed craft of Eric the Red found in Norway.
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    The very ornate ceiling of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest in China. Ah, Tim, could you move out of the frame next time? ; :D
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    President Teddy Roosevelt and John Muir discuss conservation issues during the American Adventure.
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    Photographing the Gingerbread Carousel at the Beach Club after it was decided to skip Illuminations due to the rain. ; Tim never did take a piece to try. ; ;)
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    The weather was terrible but Epcot is a good park to be at in the rain. ; I think Test Track is the only attraction that gets shutdown when it rains. ; Bring a tripod and/or flash, have a way to comfortably get from one place to the next and enjoy those movies like we did.
     
    Scottwdw, Dec 8, 2009
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  2. PolynesianMedic

    PolynesianMedic Global Moderator Staff Member

    Great shots Scott!
     
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  3. mainstreet1997

    mainstreet1997 Member

    Great shots! Yeah, the outside part of TT might be a little tough. Rain drops hitting you in the face while youre going 60 mph??? Not my idea of fun!
     
    mainstreet1997, Dec 8, 2009
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  4. zackiedawg

    zackiedawg Member Staff Member

    Believe it or not, that thing was running at 12:45pm, while raining lightly, on my way to Mexico for the World Showcase meeting. ; Not sure how many people were on it, but a few were heading in the entrance, and the cars were whizzing around the outside of the track. ; Maybe they brought goggles!
     
    zackiedawg, Dec 8, 2009
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  5. zackiedawg

    zackiedawg Member Staff Member

    Here's some of my World Showcase meet shots - both in the official Mexico location and a few walking around the very wet showcase.

    And before anyone asks - no processing - all straight from camera. ; The HDR effect in the Mexico village is straight out of the camera, as I was experimenting with the HDR mode turned up a few notches to see what it turned out. ; It's a fun option for sure, used sparingly of course!

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    Rain, Rain, Rain...
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    zackiedawg, Dec 10, 2009
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  6. Paul

    Paul Member

    Nice work with those Mexico shots Justin, very vivid! ;
     
    Paul, Dec 10, 2009
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  7. Roger

    Roger Member Staff Member

    Yes, very nice shots Justin! ; (although I think you may need an external flash....did I see a lens shadow in one?)
     
    Roger, Dec 10, 2009
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  8. zackiedawg

    zackiedawg Member Staff Member

    Yep! ; My stupid mistake actually - I was using the lens hood outside for rain protection to avoid drops on the lens, and neglected to take it off when I opened the built-in flash for the mariachis. ; Oops!

    (I do have an external flash as well, but didn't bring it that day - it was too rainy and messy for anything but the camera and lens...I left the rest back in the room.
     
    zackiedawg, Dec 10, 2009
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  9. Fishphotos

    Fishphotos Member

    Did you guys spend anytime shooting the terra cotta warriors in China? ; I am looking forward to seeing them if you did!
     
    Fishphotos, Dec 10, 2009
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  10. PolynesianMedic

    PolynesianMedic Global Moderator Staff Member

    Yes, almost an hour. ; I'm sure they are coming shortly. . .

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    PolynesianMedic, Dec 10, 2009
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  11. Paul

    Paul Member

    My China ceiling attempt...thanks for the 10-22 gary!!

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  12. Paul

    Paul Member

    We spent quite a bit of time in China.

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    Paul, Dec 10, 2009
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  13. Scottwdw

    Scottwdw Member

    Yep, the Tomb Warriors were there...

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    I tried a bit of creative processing here.
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    I think I found the fiercest warrior in the room here.
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    Scottwdw, Dec 10, 2009
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  14. PolynesianMedic

    PolynesianMedic Global Moderator Staff Member

    Great photo's Scott!
     
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  15. zackiedawg

    zackiedawg Member Staff Member

    Nice stuff! ; I didn't get the warriors this time - got them a few trips ago so I didn't think about it this time.
     
    zackiedawg, Dec 10, 2009
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  16. Craig

    Craig Member Staff Member

    great shots everyone!

    I really like your ceiling shot Paul! ; nice exposure
     
    Craig, Dec 11, 2009
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  17. mainstreet1997

    mainstreet1997 Member

    Nice work! ; I spent some time in the terra cotta warrior room too. ; About a half hour on Wednesday with my 18-55 mm and my 10-24 but went back yesterday with all my lenses. ; I think I got some cool stuff! ; Will post soon! ; Isn't the lighting a pain in there though???
     
    mainstreet1997, Dec 12, 2009
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  18. haunteddoc

    haunteddoc Member

    My stab at the dead soldiers.

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    haunteddoc, Dec 12, 2009
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  19. haunteddoc

    haunteddoc Member

    Another angle.

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    haunteddoc, Dec 12, 2009
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  20. Tim

    Tim Administrator Staff Member

    nice processing.
     
    Tim, Dec 12, 2009
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