More Disney…

In January, Eddie and I celebrated my birthday with a Saturday night stay at Disney's Wilderness Lodge. On Sunday morning I was taking some photos of the hotel lobby, when two staff members stopped to ask if I would like to take some special photos. I said yes, and they escorted us to the roof for a spectacular view of the surrounding Disney World.

Wilderness Lodge's "Old Faithful"

After transferring the photos to my computer, I decided that the late morning light made the colors look flat, so I added a more monochromatic look in Adobe Lightroom.

Expand the post for a look at a few more photos, and a link to my 2009 Disney Gallery.

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort

Looking from the Wilderness Lodge to the Fort Wilderness Campground

Two monorail trains pass at the Contemporary Hotel

Eddie with our new Disney friends, Kerrie & George

A shot of the Wilderness Lodge lobby from the 7th floor balcony

To see my 2009 Disney Photo Gallery, visit www.digitalquinn.com/disney.

Little creatures…

Earlier today we were rollerblading in a county park when we happened upon this creature at the side of the road. I had my digital point & shoot in my fanny pack, and I hurried to get a photo before the armadillo scurried away. Trying to be quiet, which is not easy on rollerblades, I took his photo at the side of the road. I expected him to notice me a run away, but instead he headed in my direction.
Thank-you, Mr. (or Ms.) Armadillo. Go in peace!

Seven Months Old…

Yesterday, Eddie's sister and her family arrived in Florida for a week at Disney World. We Our grandniece, Chloe, is now seven months old, and we haven't seen her since last September. We spent the afternoon and evening with them, and it was wonderful to see everyone, but we have to say we had the most fun with Chloe!

When I said we had the most fun with Chloe, it was really Eddie who spent the time playing with her.



For anyone who want to see more photos of Chloe (that's you Mom, Dad, Grandma & Grandpa) go to www.digitalquinn.com/Chloe2

Vintage Trailer…

I took this photo of an Airstream trailer last spring. I'd forgotten about my Airstream series of photos until I was sorting through the files on my hard drive today. What caught my eye about this particular Airstream was the bicycle parked behind the trailer. For more about the Airstream photo, expand the post.

Another file I found while sorting was a note to myself about a website I wanted to share with blog readers. Naturally, I wrote it last summer and never got around to sharing it, until now! The website, http://thehomebased.com/?p=63, shows photographers giving their all to get the shot. Enjoy!

The photo of the airstream was taken at Travelers Rest, the RV resort we have been staying in for the past several winters. The resort was originally and Airstream only park, and there are still a fair number of Airstream trailers in the park. They have a unique quality that makes them standout from the typical, run-of-the-mill travel trailer.

I followed my usual Lightroom/Photoshop/Lightroom workflow, with one exception. In Lightroom I changed a few settings to add an aged effect to the photograph.

I usually post photographs that I take, but yesterday's Presidential Inauguration was a momentous occasion, and since I wasn't there I thought I would give you a link to two truely amazing photos. The New York Times published VR (virtual reality) panoramic photos of the inauguration and parade, and the parade photo comes complete with marching band music. With the VR 360° view you can manipulate the ceremony photo to see everything, including the cadre of photographers located behind — actually way behind — the podium. If you choose FULL SCREEN it really makes you feel like you were there. Take a click here to take a look.

Sandhill Cranes at Lake Margaret…

Every year Sandhill Cranes make their home at our RV resort in Florida. I captured this family on digital film while they were eating and drinking at Lake Margaret on Saturday afternoon. For more photos of the cranes, expand the post.







All six photos were taken with my Nikon D70 and a Nikon 70–300 VR zoom lens. I followed my usual workflow with Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. I was disappointed in not being able to use the Nikon D90 I bought at New Years. Unfortunately, after using the camera for a few days it developed a problem with the LCD and I had to send it back to B&H Photo. This photo shows the malfunctioning LCD. Notice the vertical, gray band covering the image along the right side of the screen. With luck I'll get the replacement in about a week and I cannot wait. I really, really like the D90 and am looking forward to learning to use all its new features.

Back to Disney…

Friends from home spent a few days a Disney this week, and I met them for a day at the Animal Kingdom and overnight at Disney's Port Orleans' French Quarter hotel. Unfortunately, the day was rainy, so for the first time I didn't have my camera with me at the park. It was a nice visit, except — and it was a big except — Eddie wasn't feeling well so he didn't come. I can't really enjoy Disney without him!


I took this photo on an early morning walk around the hotel property. Click to link to a few more photos from my walk and our breakfast at the Disney Polynesian Resort.

I'll be out of town for a few days visiting my mother in North Carolina — so not internet connection. I'll try to post some photos late next week.