Mac Daddy's 2011 Autumn In The Parks Photo Thread

Just beautiful. Anybody want an old leica and some film?

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Originally Posted by JAS Hook

Just beautiful. Anybody want an old leica and some film?

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What be ye terms of this negotiation?

These suck.

Balancing out the genius.

Part II

Thanks so much for the comments everyone. :) I'll try to get to them asap, but in the mean time, I wanted to get a few more shots up. I was just in the park again yesterday listening to that wonderful Christmas Loop on Main Street, and everything kicks in for the holiday season on Monday, so I know I'm on borrowed time. I'll try to get at least two more sections in after this one, and I hope to have everything up by the end of next week.

On we go! :)


Here's a shot taken from the wheelhouse of the Mark Twain last week. I had no idea that they let guests ring the bell and blow the whistle!

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The View From The Wheelhouse by WJMcIntosh, on Flickr


From a recent storm that blew through...

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A Stormy Day In Fantasyland by WJMcIntosh, on Flickr


Back to random shots from the last couple of months...

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Fall11.161.6 by Macke Daddy, on Flickr


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Fall11.47.1.6 by Macke Daddy, on Flickr


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Fall11.49.1.6 by Macke Daddy, on Flickr


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Halloween Screams 2 by Macke Daddy, on Flickr


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Fall11.46.3 by Macke Daddy, on Flickr


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Fall11.25.6 by Macke Daddy, on Flickr


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Fall11.58.1 by Macke Daddy, on Flickr


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Fall11.59.1 by Macke Daddy, on Flickr


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Fall11.60.1.6 by Macke Daddy, on Flickr


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Fall11.61.1.6 by Macke Daddy, on Flickr


More to come...

When was that photo of the 3 fairies on the castle taken?

I was wondering about the fairies too. I have never seen that before....

But geesh, MD, your pictures are so very awesome, mere words cannot describe!!

Love them!

Simply amazing photo's.
Brilliant colors. Photo's are very crisp and clean.

Thanks so much for sharing.

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Originally Posted by disneylandfan95

When was that photo of the 3 fairies on the castle taken?

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Originally Posted by my7dwarves

I was wondering about the fairies too. I have never seen that before....

But geesh, MD, your pictures are so very awesome, mere words cannot describe!!

Love them!

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The only time I've ever seen them on the castle has been for the CHOC Walk which takes place every October. I was there in support of Justin Cooper and his family, both of whom I met at the first flickr/Micechat photo meet almost a year ago this week. According to Gregg, Justin's dad, last year they were able to go back stage and get shots of the Roundhouse, etc.

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Originally Posted by Aladdin

Phenomenal Photos, again MD! Your photos never fail to amaze, and usually result in me wondering why I bother taking DL photos!

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Thanks Aladdin! :) I honestly feel the same way when I look at the shots of some of the other folks on here and on flickr. Rarely a day goes by when I don't come away with a new idea or technique. After the number of mistakes I made shooting in Laguna last night, I was just about ready to give it up. But if I can keep feeling like I'm making progress, this is something I think I'd like to do some day full time...maybe after I retire.

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Originally Posted by missmonkey

Wow, those are gorgeous! Thanks for posting them.

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Thanks Missmonkey! :)

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Originally Posted by Treasure

Fantastic pics.....

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Thanks Treasure! :)

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Originally Posted by iamcoolunlikeu

Amazing shots, as always. You're one of the few that makes it look easy. I've missed your posts for a long time, and I'm glad to see that you're back!

Keep up the great work!:thumbup:

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Thanks iamcoolunlikeu! I can guarantee that most of the time it isn't easy as I spend quite a bit of time between Photoshop, Photomatix, and Nik Color Efex Pro trying to get look for each shot after I upload them to the computer. I will freely admit that the computer really saves my butt as a photographer as I frequently have to deal with shots that are lopsided, over or under exposed, not sharp enough, etc, etc. I working to get to the point where the shot I have in camera is already looking good before I do anything to it. I'm not quite there yet! :whistling:

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Originally Posted by penguinsoda

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Ok, thats it. I am seriously throwing my camera in the trash.... just when I think you could not possibly get any better shots... you do.

I salute you!!!

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No throwing your camera away! I've seen your shots, and they are amazing. Just waiting for you to steal your daughter's DSLR and go on your photographic rampage. :)

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Originally Posted by Hot Sauce 1

Ahh-MAZING! as always!

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If they are, it's because I get to hang out with knowledgeable people like you! :)

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Originally Posted by chris001

Gold standard.

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Originally Posted by Gamedog

Beautiful shots MD.

Wow!

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Thanks Gamedog! :)

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Originally Posted by cadjoe321

Your pics are always so amazing:D

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Thanks Cadjoe321! :)

Absolutely stunning and amazing. You truly exemplify what makes photography an art. You definitely inspire me to one day pursue my interest and hobby in photography more. I always check your updates on Flickr and am just in love with your unique style. Thanks for sharing!

Once again, simply outstanding!