Pregled posta

Marketing

Through these doors wafts a smell reminiscent of recycled water, chlorine, mustiness and dark damp corners that instantly lets me know I am in one of my favorite places...
When I was a kid, Pirates of the Caribbean was the biggest thrill for me, and represented Disneyland in my mind more than anything else. My favorite Uncle, now past,once showed me a cigar box full of miscellaneous golden chains and tidbits he claimed to have plundered from the treasure room on the ride. My Uncle was a bit of a scoundrel and I believed every word of the story...Still a favorite, I usually find time to go inside, grab a whiff of Pirate air and think of my Uncle again...

At the risk of starting another chain of Security discussions, I want to briefly tell of a experience that represents the "normal" routine we have become accustomed to when photographing Disneyland after closing. Starting in New Orleans Square near Court of Angels, our small photo group was gathered to take pictures just after Midnight. As usual, there was a Security CM standing near us observing our behavior and slowly drifting our way to let us know it is time to move along towards the Hub. So we pick up our gear and move along to the next photo opportunity on our way to the Hub with the Security CM keeping a respectful but watchful distance. Occasionally the Security CM may ask questions about our craft or even be interested in seeing the images on our LCDs, usually with a friendly demeanor.

This particular scene here was photographed on one of these typical occasions from the bridge above the queue. The friendly Security CM suddenly rushes towards us and in a hurried voice tells us we have to break down our tripods as a large group of Guests were exiting a private party at Club 33 and heading our way. No problem, we understand that urgency and happily break down our setups and move out of the way of the thundering herd. After they pass, we asked our protector if it was OK to setup and finish the shots we had started. "Sure" he said and we continued our shots, afterward heading to the Hub and eventually out the gate...We are comfortable with this routine, understand it, and are happy to go along with it. I have found it enjoyable to discuss photography with some of the Security CMs and as far as I can tell, most everyone who sees what we are doing on our LCDs enjoys seeing the results of our long exposures and getting a glimpse of our method.

HDR

It's still snowing. It's almost up to the top of my snow boots. Crazy.
Today I slept forever and ever and then took headshots for Liz and then we went to Blockbuster to raid the clearance since the store is closing. I got Dirty Deeds, Pathology, RocknRolla, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Blind Dating, The Assassination of Jesse James, and Flight of the Conchords season 2, all for a really amazing price.
Then I frolicked in the snow for these pictures while some creepy guy sat on the stairs and watched me, and now I'm going to do some homework, maybe catch some tv later.
Good times.