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Posted by Scott Thomas Photography on March 30, 2009
The first warm weekend day of Spring for this year brought out the walkers to the Onondaga Lake Park in Liverpool, New York. Joining them were rollerbladers, bikers and skateboarders.
Skateboarder on the activity path in Onondaga Lake Park.
Panning is a fun photographic technique to learn and use. Gives a WOW factor to a photo. Click here for an article I wrote about the Art of Panning.
Posted in People, Weekly View | Tagged: blur, exercise, man, motion, Onondaga Lake Park, panning, Photography, skateboard, skateboarder, spring | 16 Comments »
Posted by Scott Thomas Photography on March 23, 2009
"Derive happiness in oneself from a good day's work, from illuminating the fog that surrounds us." -- Henri Matisse
Posted in Nature, Weekly View | Tagged: field, fog, Photography, spring, tree | 19 Comments »
Posted by Scott Thomas Photography on March 20, 2009
The Syracuse Orange Men’s Basketball team has been on a roll lately. They thrilled all their fans by outlasting the Connecticut Huskies in six overtimes during last week’s Big East Tournament and was awarded a number three seed in this week’s NCAA National Championship Tournament. I see many of you are searching for information and photos of the Syracuse Orange basketball team and it’s players.
With that in mind and after receiving a comment and some encouragement by a fellow Orange fan, I have created a special print to commemorate the first ever (as far as I know) Orange Out! at the Carrier Dome from last February in a Big East game against the Georgetown Hoyas. Own a piece of Syracuse Orange Basketball history! GO ORANGE!
Orange Out! Click Photo for More Information and to Place an Order.
Posted in Sports | Tagged: basketball, big east, carrier dome, georgetown, hoyas, new york, orange, out, print, syracuse, syracuse university | 1 Comment »
Posted by Scott Thomas Photography on March 20, 2009
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Yes, there is a whole website full of photographers who enjoy capturing the magic of Disney Themeparks like me!
Posted in News | Tagged: magic in pixels, Photography, pixelmania, tim devine, walt disney world | 1 Comment »
Posted by Scott Thomas Photography on March 18, 2009
The last assignment created some interesting discussions on a couple of the blogs who participated. The main jest was what made a picture a photograph versus a snapshot and does every photograph have to tell a story.
This lead to a new challenge put forth at Shrew’s Daily Shutters. Please, read carefully what she is asking for and how to submit your images. Don’t want them getting lost!
Snapshot or Photograph? You make the call!
Posted in News | Tagged: challenge, photo, Photography, Shew's Daily Shutters, story | 9 Comments »
Posted by Scott Thomas Photography on March 16, 2009
Took advantage of a sunny and warm mid-March morning to walkabout my hometown of Baldwinsville, New York. It’s been a long snowy winter so to get such weather this time of year is a blessing. One, I couldn’t pass up photographing. Still too early for growing things but a good time to see what’s been doing since last fall.
The New York State Canal Corporation has been working on Lock 24 during the off season.
The New York State Canal Corporation has drained Lock 24 to do some maintenance and upgrades for the upcoming boating season. Never seen the lock empty before. Most interesting.
Next, I walked uptown, marveling at the beautiful blue sky. Wanted to capture it but, to do so, I’d need something…
A renovated red brick building sets off the brilliant blue sky of late winter.
I kept heading up towards my old high school. Reminiscing as I walked past the building and through the sports fields which made up a large part of my youth. As I came upon the fleet of school buses, I spied a very important safety device…
A safety mirror gives a wide angle view of the fleet of parked busses.
It was good to get out, breath the fresh air and stretch my legs. It was good to get reacquainted with my town through my viewfinder.
Posted in Weekly View | Tagged: baldwinsville, blue, brick, building, bus, erie canal, lock 24, mirror, new york, Photography, red, school, sky, yellow | 4 Comments »
Posted by Scott Thomas Photography on March 9, 2009
Baldwinsville goalie Nick Leader (30) stops West Genesee's Adam King's (4) shot on goal. Baldwinsville's defensemen Mark Bellucci (4) gets there a little late to help during the New York State Section III Boys Ice Hockey Championship game. West Genesee won 3-2.
Within 2 hours of returning from Orlando, Florida, last weekend, I was photographing the New York State Section III Boys Ice Hockey Championship game between the Baldwinsville Bees, my high school Alma Mater, and historical hockey power, the West Genesee Wildcats. Though Baldwinsville scored first and held a slim 1-0 lead after the first period, West Genesee pressured Baldwinsville’s Senior goaltender Nick Leader until they built up a 3-1 lead in the third period. Baldwinsville did score late in the third period to make it close but never got another good chance to tie it.
I enjoyed following the Baldwinsville team during the last part of their season. I learned a lot about shooting sports along the way, too. Baldwinsville will lose a very talented Senior class this year. I look forward to next season to see how the team’s underclassmen grow into new roles as starters.
Click here for more photos from this game and others: Baldwinsville Bees Ice Hockey 2008/2009 Season
Posted in Sports, Weekly View | Tagged: baldwinsville, goalie, high school, hockey, ice, Photography, Sports, syracuse, war memorial | 15 Comments »
Posted by Scott Thomas Photography on March 5, 2009
I could not have picked a better place to look for Storytelling photo opportunities than at Walt Disney World. A place built from the legacy of Walt Disney. To review, a storytelling photograph has a beginning, middle and ending just like a movie. 
Expedition Everest looms over Disney's Animal Kingdom.
The Discover River leads you into this photo as you follow it to the bridge and then on to Expedition Everest. Expedition Everest looks like a real mountain instead of a man-made structure housing a thrilling roller-coaster ride, doesn’t it?
Journey into Imagination Kodak Picture Spot
Over the years, the Kodak Picture Spots have become cliche but most are put in places that do tell a story. In this photo, the Picture Spot sign becomes part of the story leading into the Journey Into Imagination pavilion area featuring a waterfall which defies gravity.
Posted in Assignments | Tagged: animal kingdom, epcot, expedition everest, florida, future world, journey into imagination, kodak, mountain, orlando, Photography, ride, river, rollercoaster, storytelling, walt disney world, water, waterfall | 4 Comments »
Posted by Scott Thomas Photography on March 2, 2009
Before going in to see the Audio-Animatronic stage show called the American Adventure, guests to Epcot’s World Showcase can enjoy two pre-show performances by the Spirit of America Fife and Drum Corps and the Voices of Liberty, an a capella group called the United States vocal ambassadors to the world.
The Spirit of America Fife and Drum Corps saluting the US Marine Corps in front of the American Adventure pavilion in Epcot's World Showcase.
The dome the Voices of Liberty sing under was constructed to enhance their sound. They encourage people to sit closely around the red circle in the center to best hear their performances.
The Voices of Liberty performs inside the American Adventure pavilion about 15 minutes before the show in Epcot's World Showcase.
Posted in People, Travel, Weekly View | Tagged: american adventure, epcot, florida, orlando, Photography, voices of liberty, walt disney world, world showcase | 1 Comment »
