DaddyB's "Disneyland On Your Desktop" Photo Update - AUG 18th !!! - Page 3

Rachele · 08-19-2008, 10:41 AM

As always, a beautiful update. I have to say again that I'm glad I'm not the only one who gets obsessed with the beautiful flowers around the park. That blue rose is gorgeous.

It's another 5 months at least until my next trip to the park (and the first time as a Mom!), so your updates are holding me over until then. You really have a way of capturing the hustle and bustle of the parks. I get the same warm feeling deep inside my heart settling in to read through one of your updates as I do when I sit and people watch in the parks - that little soaring right above your heart that tells you you're home. :)

adrianne · 08-19-2008, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigben78

How about a teacup shot with all the participants of the Scavenger Hunt.....I don't think we would mind our smeared faces being made into a desktop.....just a thought....

I second the idea! All in favor of a VF Teacup ride???

And thank you as always, DaddyB for a WONDERFUL update; but I do have to disagree with you on one thing:

Quote:

I wish the sky around the Matterhorn weren't so "Sodium light orange". This would have made a terrific picture!

...I thought it was a lovely picture -- the blue illumination on the Matterhorn made for a neat contrast to the sodium lights.

mousecrazy · 08-19-2008, 04:28 PM

I am up for a Tea Cup Spin! I say bring it on.....

Executioner · 08-19-2008, 04:45 PM

Neo, Space Mountain and I are now experts on how to fit 3 6 foot plus men in one teacup and still get it to spin fast! LOL

DaddyB · 08-19-2008, 08:21 PM

But can you all do "YMCA" at the same time???

Executioner · 08-19-2008, 09:04 PM

^ LOL Would you like me to chew some gum at the same time as well? I am good like that. LOL

AuroraBell · 08-19-2008, 11:00 PM

So glad you're back! You always take the best pictures. They make me feel like I'm there! You're the best and thank you.

Disneygirl · 08-20-2008, 02:51 PM

I love your pictures! I am too far away to visit Disneyland So your pictures are my window into the wonders of Disneyland.

austen · 08-20-2008, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaddyB

Believe me, I was hoping for more desktops from the fireworks, too. But Mister Big Head just ruined most of the shots so I had to crop out so much of the castle and then do some photoshopping to either remove or disguise his huge noggin. The pictures that were posted look ok in 720x450 resolution, but larger and you can really see that there's something "off" in the bottom 1/4 of the screen.

There's always next time, right? Hopefully I'll get a spot on the other side of the walkway in the off season.

Let's hope I have better luck at "Fantasmic!"

haha ok i forgive you. lol

if you ever see that guy again tell him he has a big head.

LadyOfTheLand · 08-20-2008, 10:25 PM

Hi, first-time poster, here. I just wanted to saw how much I enjoy your updates. Also, I really did like that one shot of the Matterhorn with the bridge and the waterfall, even with the "Sodium Orange sky". It reminded my of a cover of a fantasy fiction novel. Perhaps you might consider making that into a desktop later (maybe even for a donation)?

rgoofy · 08-21-2008, 04:08 PM

Thanks DaddyB. Great pics as usual.

NickeyNouse · 08-23-2008, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rachele

I get the same warm feeling deep inside my heart settling in to read through one of your updates as I do when I sit and people watch in the parks - that little soaring right above your heart that tells you you're home. :)

Rachele:
What a beautiful, poetic description! I have that same feeling when I'm in the parks. And I'm always a little embarassed that when I walk through the entrance for the first time on each visit, my eyes tear up and my throat tightens, and I just quietly absorb the pure pleasure of being there.

Daddy B:
Thank you for the update - spectacular, as usual - and hearty congratulations on getting a new job! As you should be able to tell from the numerous posts, your photos and commentary bring a lot of joy to many many people who can't visit the park as often as they would like.

Wedbliss · 08-24-2008, 01:59 AM

I feel like I'm right there with you when I see your photos and read your commentary. It's all very vivid and, as far as I am concerned, yours are the best DL photo updates on the Web. You are the Grand Master of Disneyland photography.

BTW, I know you went through a rough patch recently, but I am very glad to hear that your world is spinning in greased grooves once again.

No pressure, but I LIVE for your updates.

CoryTheRaven · 08-26-2008, 10:45 PM

OMG! I totally understand the issue with people and photographs...

It's an adage in tourism studies that there is nothing that tourists hate more than other tourists, and my girlfriend and I finally experienced those frustrations while taking a tour of several American National Parks.

It started at Glacier in Montana, with people who just have to get in front of you as you're trying to take a picture. The more observant ones apologise as they blow past you, even though in noticing you they must have noticed your camera! The worst ones just apparently don't notice as they move in front of you and proceed to just stand there for torturous minutes on end.

It hit me hard at the Grand Canyon when I was standing there, FILMING the sunset with my CAMCORDER and a guy stood right in front of me and raised his camera above the people in front of him... putting it right in the middle of my VIDEO shot. ARG!!!

Anyways, yeah, sympathies ^_^

DaddyB · 08-27-2008, 12:30 AM

ooohhhh.... that'd just cheese me off to no end!

08-19-2008, 04:28 PM	#33 (permalink)
mousecrazy I Eat Danger For BrkFast! Administrator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bay Area - Marin Posts: 1,468 Images: 30 My Mood:	I am up for a Tea Cup Spin! I say bring it on..... __________________ Mahalo nui loa

08-19-2008, 04:45 PM	#34 (permalink)
Executioner The name says it all Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Between this world and the next. Posts: 1,571 Images: 51 My Mood:	Neo, Space Mountain and I are now experts on how to fit 3 6 foot plus men in one teacup and still get it to spin fast! LOL __________________ Come join us! (You must be 18 years of age or older)

08-19-2008, 09:04 PM	#36 (permalink)
Executioner The name says it all Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Between this world and the next. Posts: 1,571 Images: 51 My Mood:	^ LOL Would you like me to chew some gum at the same time as well? I am good like that. LOL __________________ Come join us! (You must be 18 years of age or older)

08-19-2008, 11:00 PM	#37 (permalink)
AuroraBell Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 31 My Mood:	So glad you're back! You always take the best pictures. They make me feel like I'm there! You're the best and thank you. __________________ "I'm a Disney Girl in Walt Disney's World" "Life with Magic, it's Fantastic!"

08-24-2008, 01:59 AM	#43 (permalink)
Wedbliss Yes, I'm a Viffer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 326 My Mood:	I feel like I'm right there with you when I see your photos and read your commentary. It's all very vivid and, as far as I am concerned, yours are the best DL photo updates on the Web. You are the Grand Master of Disneyland photography. BTW, I know you went through a rough patch recently, but I am very glad to hear that your world is spinning in greased grooves once again. No pressure, but I LIVE for your updates. __________________ Come join us! (You must be 18 years of age or older) My Countdown Counting down to: 2009 29 days 7 hours 53 minutes

08-19-2008, 10:41 AM	#31 (permalink)
Rachele Disneyland Rocks! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NM is way too far from Disneyland for my taste Posts: 401 Images: 28 My Mood:	As always, a beautiful update. I have to say again that I'm glad I'm not the only one who gets obsessed with the beautiful flowers around the park. That blue rose is gorgeous. It's another 5 months at least until my next trip to the park (and the first time as a Mom!), so your updates are holding me over until then. You really have a way of capturing the hustle and bustle of the parks. I get the same warm feeling deep inside my heart settling in to read through one of your updates as I do when I sit and people watch in the parks - that little soaring right above your heart that tells you you're home. :)

08-19-2008, 08:21 PM	#35 (permalink)
DaddyB oh yeah. That's me. webmaster Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Corona, Ca Posts: 1,478 Images: 5 My Mood:	But can you all do "YMCA" at the same time???

08-20-2008, 02:51 PM	#38 (permalink)
Disneygirl Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 4 My Mood:	I love your pictures! I am too far away to visit Disneyland So your pictures are my window into the wonders of Disneyland.

08-20-2008, 10:25 PM	#40 (permalink)
LadyOfTheLand Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 0 My Mood:	Hi, first-time poster, here. I just wanted to saw how much I enjoy your updates. Also, I really did like that one shot of the Matterhorn with the bridge and the waterfall, even with the "Sodium Orange sky". It reminded my of a cover of a fantasy fiction novel. Perhaps you might consider making that into a desktop later (maybe even for a donation)?

08-21-2008, 04:08 PM	#41 (permalink)
rgoofy rgoofy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Crescent City, CA Posts: 40 Images: 11 My Mood:	Thanks DaddyB. Great pics as usual.

08-26-2008, 10:45 PM	#44 (permalink)
CoryTheRaven Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 485 Images: 65 My Mood:	OMG! I totally understand the issue with people and photographs... It's an adage in tourism studies that there is nothing that tourists hate more than other tourists, and my girlfriend and I finally experienced those frustrations while taking a tour of several American National Parks. It started at Glacier in Montana, with people who just have to get in front of you as you're trying to take a picture. The more observant ones apologise as they blow past you, even though in noticing you they must have noticed your camera! The worst ones just apparently don't notice as they move in front of you and proceed to just stand there for torturous minutes on end. It hit me hard at the Grand Canyon when I was standing there, FILMING the sunset with my CAMCORDER and a guy stood right in front of me and raised his camera above the people in front of him... putting it right in the middle of my VIDEO shot. ARG!!! Anyways, yeah, sympathies ^_^ __________________

08-27-2008, 12:30 AM	#45 (permalink)
DaddyB oh yeah. That's me. webmaster Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Corona, Ca Posts: 1,478 Images: 5 My Mood:	ooohhhh.... that'd just cheese me off to no end!

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