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Best Place to Shoot Illuminations
- Thread starter ddbowdoin
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CP_alum08
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Depends what type of shot you want. If you want just the show, I like either the second story balcony of the Japan restaurant or right at the 'front' of WS. Both spots give you a nice, straight on view of the fireworks and show.
If you want a little more foreground, or ambiance, going a little further back in some of the other countries can be really fun. Canada and England are really nice for that. Plus, there usually aren't too many people because they are all by the water. The last spot I shot was China. It was nice to have the big entrance arch (not a clue what it's really called) in the shot, but getting the exposure was tricky.
I've seen shots from back by the Imagination pavilion with the fountain before too. The great thing about Illuminations is that there really isn't a bad place to watch!
This is from China
70/334 - Adaptable (Explored) by CJ Balogh, on Flickr
If you want a little more foreground, or ambiance, going a little further back in some of the other countries can be really fun. Canada and England are really nice for that. Plus, there usually aren't too many people because they are all by the water. The last spot I shot was China. It was nice to have the big entrance arch (not a clue what it's really called) in the shot, but getting the exposure was tricky.
I've seen shots from back by the Imagination pavilion with the fountain before too. The great thing about Illuminations is that there really isn't a bad place to watch!
This is from China
70/334 - Adaptable (Explored) by CJ Balogh, on Flickr
lol... great, what the hell does that have to do with the topic lol
:shrug::shrug::shrug::shrug::ROFLOL::ROFLOL::ROFLOL::ROFLOL:
CP_alum08
Well-Known Member
Thats what I thought too! :ROFLOL:
Allen C
Well-Known Member
My 2 favorite places are:
1. From the Teppan Edo balcony:
Illuminations by Allen Castillo, on Flickr
2. From the Imagination Pavilion fountain:
A Prosperous New Year to all! by Allen Castillo, on Flickr
1. From the Teppan Edo balcony:
Illuminations by Allen Castillo, on Flickr
2. From the Imagination Pavilion fountain:
A Prosperous New Year to all! by Allen Castillo, on Flickr
My 2 favorite places are:
1. From the Teppan Edo balcony:
Illuminations by Allen Castillo, on Flickr
2. From the Imagination Pavilion fountain:
A Prosperous New Year to all! by Allen Castillo, on Flickr
those are really strong images, well done
Blueskyze
Well-Known Member
My 2 favorite places are:
1. From the Teppan Edo balcony:
Illuminations by Allen Castillo, on Flickr
I LOVE this shot!! I'm always trying to get better shots of Illuminations, but so far I haven't tried shooting from anywhere other than in front of the water. Definitely appreciate the tips!
ExtinctJenn
Well-Known Member
We have two preferences for getting good shots (though now seeing the above I have some new ones to try no doubt!). One is from the bridge over by Canada and the other is from the spot directly across from the American Adventure (on the other side of the lake). Wish I had shots to show you but frankly after seeing the above I'd be embarrassed to even if I found them. LOL!
frozenkioksman
Member
i have been shooting at the left side of mexico, near norway in front of the water. we like to have conversations with the other guests while waiting for 2 hours before the show starts, but seeing the shots from the balcony i think we may be moving in oct. here is a shot i took from the mexico side june 2012
http://www.flickr.com/photos/50815192@N06/7423187792/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/50815192@N06/7423187792/in/photostream/