Disneyland in Bloom – “One More Disney Day” Photo

One “One More Disney Day” at Disneyland, the blooming trees and flowers were so gorgeous, and fragrant, that they stole the show from the normally stare-inducing Sleeping Beauty Castle. For this photo, I deliberately made “Disneyland in Bloom” the subject of the shot, with only a hint of that beautiful, quaint Castle in the distant background. It was truly a beautiful day at Disneyland!

Technical details: single exposure; handheld Nikon D7000 and Rokinon 8mm Fisheye Lens. See our Disney Photography Guide for more photography equipment recommendations.

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Disneyland’s Hub – “One More Disney Day” Sunrise Photo

There was no better place to be than the hub on “One More Disney Day” at Disneyland. Seeing all of the excited faces as they came to get their photos next to Partners as the sun rose was an interesting experience, and there was definitely a palpable energy and excitement in this area as the sun came over the trees and lit up the pavement, Sleeping Beauty Castle, and Partners. Other photographers and guests were all around this area and everyone was having a great time. Given how many people were in this area over the course of the morning, I was actually shocked when this area briefly cleared of people. It was like the clouds had parted for just a few moments and when the last stray guest wandered out of this spot, all of the photographers standing around the outer edge began shooting away. From the desolate look of this photo, you may think the park was either deserted on this morning or I’m a real whiz with Photoshop. In actuality, I just got extremely lucky!

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Technical details: single exposure; handheld Nikon D7000 and Rokinon 8mm Fisheye Lens. See our Disney Photography Guide for more photography equipment recommendations. 

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Tranquil Sunrise Over Sleeping Beauty Castle Photo

I’m beginning to run out of superlatives to describe my “One More Disney Day” Disneyland sunrise experience, but I think it’s worth reiterating that it was an amazing morning. Although I spent most of my time running around like a madman trying to capture as many photos as possible of the fleeting sunlight, some of which I don’t even remember taking, other moments are deeply ingrained in my memory. This was one of those moments. As evidenced by the other photo I’ve posted from this general area on “One More Disney Day,” this is one of my favorite quiet spots in Disneyland. Given that it’s so close to the hub and Sleeping Beauty Castle, it’s remarkable to me that so few people venture over here. I really hope that doesn’t change once the Carnation Plaza Gardens makes way for the Princess Faire. This is another one of my favorite shots (I know, I know–it seems like they’re all favorites!) from that morning, mostly for the memory of these quiet few minutes I spent over here as the warmth of the sun began to fall on this area from over the trees.

Technical details: single exposure; handheld Nikon D7000 and Rokinon 8mm Fisheye Lens. See our Disney Photography Guide for more photography equipment recommendations. 

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Ever Wonder How Sleeping Beauty Castle Looks At 5:55 a.m.?

As the clock neared the 6 am closing time on “One More Disney Day” at Disneyland, the remaining guests who braved the overnight hours descended upon the hub and Main Street, USA. Everyone was surprisingly wide-awake, and excited to be there as Disneyland finished its long day. Of course, I was still going crazy with my camera, as it’s not everyday that you can photograph Sleeping Beauty Castle in this beautiful 5:55 am “blue hour” light! In just an hour, this beautiful blue hour light would give way to a gorgeous sunrise, as captured in this photo of the Main Street Train Station (on Facebook).

Technical details: tripod-mounted Nikon D7000 and Rokinon 8mm Fisheye Lens. See our Disney Photography Guide for more photography equipment recommendations.

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The Castle Through The Forest

A simple photo, yet one I enjoy. This photo makes me feel like I’m wandering through a forest; as I peak around the tree on the right side of the frame, a quaint castle is revealed. Obviously, this photo would tell that story a little better if there weren’t so many people in the photo, but I think they give some life to the photo as a guests are an inextricable part of Disneyland.

Technical details: single exposure (non-HDR) shot with a handheld Nikon D7000 and Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Lens at 200mm, creating perspective compression. See our guide for more photography equipment recommendations.

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