Magic Kindgom Sunburst

Jun 26 2011

Sunburst cloud above Magic Kingdom, Disney World, Orlando
5DMKII + 24-70 f/2.8, Photomatix HDR.

It is a rare thing when the sun and the clouds come together in such a spectacular way. It’s even more rare that you happen to be standing in the perfect location with your camera in your hands and your batteries are charged :)

It’s time like these that make me perfectly content. Last month I was in Orlando, Florida for the Mashable Connect Conference. I was blessed with a room at the Contemporary Resort with a spectacular view of the Magic Kingdom. I snapped a picture of this view every day I was there, but none of them came out because the weather was either hazy, too bright, or cloudless and flat. I was almost going to give up on this shot, but the day before I was due to leave, a storm started building and produced some of the most spectacular clouds I’ve ever seen. I perched myself on the balcony and waited until the perfect moment and snapped this. I missed dinner, but it was worth it :)

This shot is made of 3 photos combined in Photomatix. I then used Photoshop to add more contrast, definition and warmth.

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4 Responses to “Magic Kindgom Sunburst”

  1. Nice one, Lisa. Glad to see you sharing your photos again.

  2. Hello Lisa,

    Love the pictures…I was wondering, concerning these pictures whether or not you used a tripod when you take the picture? Thanks.

  3. Truly, a spectacular photo!

  4. I missed dinner, but it was worth it :)

    I love that line. Who would think just for a picture. That picture is really fantastic. It truly was worth it. That is a once in a lifetime pic. Beautiful

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