My wife, my daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren love Walt Disney World. Although I would prefer more mountains, woods and streams, it is great to have family-vacation time where everyone smiles a lot (even if I smile the least).
A number of years ago, my mother-in-law came with us to Walt Disney World; she couldn't do all of the walking so I convinced her, that if she would allow it, I'd push her while she sat in a wheel chair. She did and I did and it was great to have her with us and she loved the experience.
She is gone now and I'd give anything to re-live that time.
As with everything that you put your mind and talents to these, in themselves, are works of art. Just Outstanding, A. Mac!! Thanks for sharing yet another of your talents.
No selling out there. You have enormous talent and work hard; it's only right that you should be paid for it. After all, you wouldn't think that Rockwell sold out just because he let the SEP put his pictures on their cover, would you? Think of it as trading pictures. You give them pictures of their theme park and they give you lots of much smaller pictures of dead Presidents.
Haven't I seen the one of the fireworks over the castle before? I think you put that one up some time back over on NV. I liked it then and like this version now.
Haven't I seen the one of the fireworks over the castle before?
Good photographic memory, TTGA. Actually, this version is the most recent of many and although the components are the same, no two will ever be exactly alike because of the dynamic nature of the pyrotechnics, the lighting on the castle itself, and the variations in length of the exposure even in fractions of a second. Lens and camera differences also affect the image quality.
Here's the one you may have seen before
I probably have 15-20 variations -- vertical, horizontal, etc. .
The one I remember best was an earlier version, closer to the first one, with the darker sky in the background, which emphasized the fireworks in the middle with the castle in the foreground pulling everything together. It was much more subdued than these ones and gave the impression that you could have been the only person within a hundred miles watching it; even though everyone thinking about it would know that, in a theme park, there would be thousands of people around.
I think that Maria wrote a poetical caption for it that fit the photo perfectly. It told me right there that, not only were you a great artist, but that she was an exceptional poet.
Interesting you mentioned Maria. After I left NV, I invited her to join NT and e-mailed her several times to remained connected. She never responded and I think it was her way of expressing her displeasure with my leaving NV. I'm not the only one who received the "cold shoulder" from NV friends who remained there.
For this article, I use the term "Commercial" in reference to "stylization" and not "licensing" or how an image may be used by a publisher. Since these images are of Disney property, unless otherwise released by Disney, they can only be used in "Editorial" applications, that is "to educate or inform" and NOT in any advertising or literally "commercial" formats.
The fireworks are legitimate the key is in the exposure time while simultaneously having a stationary object in the foreground. The fireworks leave their trails across the sensor or film plane but the stationary object stands solid and sharply focused.
More than 3 decades ago when my kids were young I took my family to Disney World, a few times during Christmas vacations. They were all great times except the one time that we stayed at a highly recommended motel outside the park. We were eating dinner in the dining room and I had just finished eating my clam chowder when a chef ran through the dining room carrying a big pot yelling the clam chowder is bad. Well, late that night and the following day did I ever suffer. I was spewing from all my orifices and horribly cramped with food poisoning. That day we travelled to see Tarpon Springs and as we walked past restaurant windows with whole halfs of bbq'd lamb hanging from hooks it was a killer since I loved lamb so much and couldn't eat a thing all day.
Sometimes we must compromise even with ourselves.
I like that -- a new "lease" on life.
Many thanks.
My wife, my daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren love Walt Disney World. Although I would prefer more mountains, woods and streams, it is great to have family-vacation time where everyone smiles a lot (even if I smile the least).
A number of years ago, my mother-in-law came with us to Walt Disney World; she couldn't do all of the walking so I convinced her, that if she would allow it, I'd push her while she sat in a wheel chair. She did and I did and it was great to have her with us and she loved the experience.
She is gone now and I'd give anything to re-live that time.
What a special memory Mac! these pic's look like they are paintings. Fantastic as always. Thanks for always sharing your gift!
Beautiful stuff as usual
Our grandson (oh and our son and daughter in law) live in Jacksonville and we have beautiful memories of WDW when he was a youngster.
The pictures rekindled those memories
Many thanks
As with everything that you put your mind and talents to these, in themselves, are works of art. Just Outstanding, A. Mac!! Thanks for sharing yet another of your talents.
Not a compromise Mac, simply renting out a bit of your time to feed your soul.
As always beautiful work my friend.
Utterly gorgeous! And perfect for such a glum day...
She must have been a wonderful person, A Mac. I've seen numerous posts of yours speaking so highly of her.
Mac,
You took the pics, you made the artistic changes, you had complete artistic control, so you are not selling out but selling yourself as an artist
These are wonderful shots... why not share them with the world and make a buck or two? Nothing wrong with that.
There is nothing more satisfying than the support and kind words of friends.
I am grateful and fortunate.
Most deeply-felt thanks.
Mac,
No selling out there. You have enormous talent and work hard; it's only right that you should be paid for it. After all, you wouldn't think that Rockwell sold out just because he let the SEP put his pictures on their cover, would you? Think of it as trading pictures. You give them pictures of their theme park and they give you lots of much smaller pictures of dead Presidents.
Haven't I seen the one of the fireworks over the castle before? I think you put that one up some time back over on NV. I liked it then and like this version now.
The only thing to be concerned about having a lease on life is the landlord - and it ain't Santa Claus.
Magnificent photos as usual, A.Mac.
Good photographic memory, TTGA. Actually, this version is the most recent of many and although the components are the same, no two will ever be exactly alike because of the dynamic nature of the pyrotechnics, the lighting on the castle itself, and the variations in length of the exposure even in fractions of a second. Lens and camera differences also affect the image quality.
Here's the one you may have seen before
Well stated.
BTW -- lottery ticket for tonight is on the refrigerator.
Been too many years since I've been there, but remember the top and bottom photos. Very very nice work. As always, thank you A Mac!
I like that first one best. This looks like apocalypse. LOL
As always, you are welcome and thank you.
Your posters remind me ofmany fine and magicalmemories of Walt Disney World. Not enough, actually. I want to go back. Hopefully, at Christmas time.
Thanks, AMac. It is a treat that you share your talents with us.
The one I remember best was an earlier version, closer to the first one, with the darker sky in the background, which emphasized the fireworks in the middle with the castle in the foreground pulling everything together. It was much more subdued than these ones and gave the impression that you could have been the only person within a hundred miles watching it; even though everyone thinking about it would know that, in a theme park, there would be thousands of people around.
I think that Maria wrote a poetical caption for it that fit the photo perfectly. It told me right there that, not only were you a great artist, but that she was an exceptional poet.
TTGA,
I'll try and find the one to which you refer.
Interesting you mentioned Maria. After I left NV, I invited her to join NT and e-mailed her several times to remained connected. She never responded and I think it was her way of expressing her displeasure with my leaving NV. I'm not the only one who received the "cold shoulder" from NV friends who remained there.
Sad.
I heard a saying once, "Never let'em live in your head for free, make'em pay."
Nice work Mr. Mac. When you alter the affects of the same picture, it is a different picture. At least to me...
Very much so Mac, but console yourself with the fact that, in this case at least, it wasn't you. I'll tell you about it sometime (privately).
TTGA,
I'd be greatly interested.
For the Record; Clarification.
For this article, I use the term "Commercial" in reference to "stylization" and not "licensing" or how an image may be used by a publisher. Since these images are of Disney property, unless otherwise released by Disney, they can only be used in "Editorial" applications, that is "to educate or inform" and NOT in any advertising or literally "commercial" formats.
Kill the lawyers...
Great as always, I also remember the first editions and how I thought you had added the fireworks somehow digitally. Der de der....
1984,
It's been a while -- great to see you!
The fireworks are legitimate the key is in the exposure time while simultaneously having a stationary object in the foreground. The fireworks leave their trails across the sensor or film plane but the stationary object stands solid and sharply focused.
More than 3 decades ago when my kids were young I took my family to Disney World, a few times during Christmas vacations. They were all great times except the one time that we stayed at a highly recommended motel outside the park. We were eating dinner in the dining room and I had just finished eating my clam chowder when a chef ran through the dining room carrying a big pot yelling the clam chowder is bad. Well, late that night and the following day did I ever suffer. I was spewing from all my orifices and horribly cramped with food poisoning. That day we travelled to see Tarpon Springs and as we walked past restaurant windows with whole halfs of bbq'd lamb hanging from hooks it was a killer since I loved lamb so much and couldn't eat a thing all day.
Had a similar experience, Buzz.
And missed out the next day on prime rib.