A perfect opportunity to try out the “auto panorama” feature of my new Sony A55V camera – and it worked pretty well I think! It’s a little tricky to judge what speed to rotate the camera to get the desired panorama width, but this second try worked just about perfectly:
While yet more snow falls in Massachusetts, Florida winter just has a few leafless trees; but at Disney Epcot, “winter” is very colorful and flowery …
We’ve been to Animal Kingdom many times, and I’ve always wished there was some sort of “backstage” tour to get closer to the Safari animals – and now there is! Margaret & I went on Wild Africa Trek with Joanne & Earle today, and had an excellent three hours in a small group with great guides, and some unusually close animal experiences …
Everyone is dressed in a safety harness; there’s a few bridges to cross, and they also use the harnesses to keep us not-too-close to the Hippos and Crocodiles! And then we’re off to see animals both on foot and on a truck – with lunch in the “savannah” with Giraffe and Elephants!
Separate to the “trek”, I also got some pictures of a Tiger, and Mickey Mouse!
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