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So, down in Genius training, there are a lot of camera nerds. So the other day, a bunch of us went out shooting. As night started falling, we found this really cool fountain grouping that we all started taking picture of. I ended up taking out my Gorillapod and placing my camera into the downward-falling waterfall, and getting this picture. I really like how it came out!

I really love the shots I took in this "series" with my ND filter in Hollywood Studios. There was a beautiful blue sky, and having fun and playing with depth of field is something I really didn't get to do before, and enjoyed incredibly! I know the supposed number of evil is '666' but I was hoping this would be close enough for the sake of the picture.

I've also held onto this picture until today for a very important reason. Today means I am 66 days, two months and five days, out from my next trip to Walt Disney World! Hooray!

I've said it before, but being scared of roller coasters has usually worked out for me photographically. It allows me to take some time and really notice details AROUND the rides, not just on or in the ride queues. This was posted outside Expedition Everest, yet another small piece of decor that really sets the scene for that part of the Animal Kingdom. What a fantastically done sign; I really love the logo or stamp set above the vast majority of the text.

Celebration! I leave for three weeks of Genius training on Sunday! This is one of only two "5 star" fireworks pictures I have left in Aperture from my trip in October. The other will be posted on the day I leave! However, after nearly 2 years at Apple Retail, I am going out for my official Genius training and certifications. I've been a Genius since holiday, diagnosing and repairing portables. Now I go down and get fully certified, and also learn iMacs and Mac Pros. Should be a blast; three weeks in Atlanta! And when I get back, six weeks until Disney!

Yet another time when I was too scared to ride a roller coaster, I was walking around Hollywood Studios while my sister was in like for Rocking' Roller Coaster. This time I had my ND filter on my 30mm so I could shoot fast apertures with normal shutter speeds. I have some great depth of field shots, including this one.