Well howdy, we are going to visit the Animal Kingdom at Disney, with a few features and some advice when you get there.
This is some big gazelle or is it antelope? It's big though. The animal safari ride is my favorite and it is worth the effort. Since the Animal Kingdom closes at 6:00 pm (there is no fireworks show, it would totally freak out the animals) the staff has time to care for the beasties and give them a break from a hard days work. The shorter hours also works to our advantage as us older folks won't be walked to death. First, get there when the park opens, and make a bee line to the rear of the park, sort-a to the left when you see the big animal tree. Don't stop to sight see, it will be there when you get back. Get your fast pass at the entrance to the Safari, don't delay. The reason is, the animals are in the cool of the day and as it gets hotter they seek shade and get harder to see. This is the only time you have to hurry all day.
These zebras kept passing in front of each other, and they blended together almost in a confusing manner. Wonder how a lion picks out just one? After the safari, take your time. There are plenty of things and attractions to fill the rest of the day! Make sure to see the Lion King show. Its great.
In the center island, make sure to get plenty of pictures of the tree. It's covered from all sides with animal sculptures, and really makes a great background for group shots. Watch the lighting and use the shade to lessen the harsh noon light. 
The lady is a standing bush, I almost walked by her till she moved. I used a fill flash to soften her face, the sun had her in shadow and she was dark. The Nikon D70s worked perfectly.
For you adventurous ones, there is The Everest roller coaster. Great ride! We used the fast pass and had an icecream to cool off, and then rode the mountain. It looks good and by not including scale stuff in the picture the mountain stands out like the real thing.
I like this view, makes one want to climb it.
Then you notice, oh, its a ride. Go get on it!
This is some big gazelle or is it antelope? It's big though. The animal safari ride is my favorite and it is worth the effort. Since the Animal Kingdom closes at 6:00 pm (there is no fireworks show, it would totally freak out the animals) the staff has time to care for the beasties and give them a break from a hard days work. The shorter hours also works to our advantage as us older folks won't be walked to death. First, get there when the park opens, and make a bee line to the rear of the park, sort-a to the left when you see the big animal tree. Don't stop to sight see, it will be there when you get back. Get your fast pass at the entrance to the Safari, don't delay. The reason is, the animals are in the cool of the day and as it gets hotter they seek shade and get harder to see. This is the only time you have to hurry all day.
These zebras kept passing in front of each other, and they blended together almost in a confusing manner. Wonder how a lion picks out just one? After the safari, take your time. There are plenty of things and attractions to fill the rest of the day! Make sure to see the Lion King show. Its great.
In the center island, make sure to get plenty of pictures of the tree. It's covered from all sides with animal sculptures, and really makes a great background for group shots. Watch the lighting and use the shade to lessen the harsh noon light. The lady is a standing bush, I almost walked by her till she moved. I used a fill flash to soften her face, the sun had her in shadow and she was dark. The Nikon D70s worked perfectly.
For you adventurous ones, there is The Everest roller coaster. Great ride! We used the fast pass and had an icecream to cool off, and then rode the mountain. It looks good and by not including scale stuff in the picture the mountain stands out like the real thing.
I like this view, makes one want to climb it.
Then you notice, oh, its a ride. Go get on it!
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