So, I've escaped my little doldrums. I've been researching and trying to shift my little photomind from film to digital. I found some advice that may [or not] interest you; photography should be fun. All the thinking about apertures, shutter speeds, film[digital] speeds, and composition, and the other things that go into a really good picture, fun should be one of the reasons we do it. To finally answer my phototeachers never to be answered question, "why did you take this picture?" Because I enjoyed taking it! Now I can get my 'A'.

This group of photographs are at Disney's free park called "Downtown Disney" [the east end]. Think of this place like a Disney park without the rides and the 'entry' fee. Not that you won't spend a few dollars, Disney would never condone that. However it is a nice place. there are (of course) Disney stores, restaurants, stores, McDonalds, shows, theaters, music store, gift and knic-knac stores, and a neat five story video arcade. at the west end there is Cirque du Soleil La Nouba with live shows. If Planet Hollywood rings a bell, there's one too. Scout out the whole line of stores. At night the 'Pleasure Island' section comes to life with live music, dancing, and late night entertainment. [We drove by the place on New Years Eve, and from the looks of the parking lot, getting there early would be an excellent idea.]

If you look closely Stitch is spraying a stream of water, you may not know it if you're just standing there but you will.

That's the Rainforest cafe rising above the east end of the park, we eat there almost everytime we go. Try the 'Volcano' for dessert, you must leave room for it!

That is a Lego sculpture. Somebody had a little too much time on their hands. There are others.

This a nice restaurant on the lake, in the lake. 'Puff' thinks so, too.

This is another view, taken for 'fun'.

So, remember, that camera is more than just an incredibly advanced piece of electronic equipment, it's a FUN adventure in your hand.