tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022517818479715642023-06-20T21:05:15.348-07:00The Wizarding World Of Harry PotterAn Unofficial Photo TourScott Smith (SRisonS)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12624174250444860700noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902251781847971564.post-11587061460301575902014-03-23T18:50:00.000-07:002014-03-23T18:50:36.771-07:00The Prefect<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottrsmith/8569618763/" title="The Prefect by Scott Smith (SRisonS), on Flickr"><img alt="The Prefect" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8528/8569618763_7a9089a79e_c.jpg" height="552" width="800" /></a><br />
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This Hogwarts Prefect introduces guests to the ladies from Beauxbatons Academy, and the gents from Durmstrang Institute.<br /><br />Triwizard Spirit Rally<br />The Wizarding World of Harry PotterScott Smith (SRisonS)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12624174250444860700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902251781847971564.post-9018652532180750102014-03-23T18:48:00.000-07:002014-03-23T18:48:13.892-07:00Honey Honey Honey Honey Honeydukes<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottrsmith/8566687698/" title="Honey Honey Honey Honey Honeydukes by Scott Smith (SRisonS), on Flickr"><img alt="Honey Honey Honey Honey Honeydukes" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8391/8566687698_d2fc91329d_c.jpg" height="800" width="562" /></a><br />
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One of the many "treats" you can look forward to seeing at the Wizarding World.<br /><br />Honeydukes<br />Hogsmeade Village<br />The Wizarding World of Harry PotterScott Smith (SRisonS)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12624174250444860700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902251781847971564.post-2584609331241551822014-03-23T18:45:00.000-07:002014-03-23T18:45:15.956-07:00The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Journey of the Forbidden<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottrsmith/8557693545/" title="The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Journey of the Forbidden by Scott Smith (SRisonS), on Flickr"><img alt="The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Journey of the Forbidden" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8377/8557693545_93bbab8510_c.jpg" height="800" width="509" /></a><br />
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This is a pretty cool gate column; because the lit words appear as if they're being written. They don't stay up there too long though. I started my exposure as soon as the "magic" began; so that I could get more out of this scene. Even then, most of this pic was underexposed.<br /><br />Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey<br />The Wizarding World of Harry PotterScott Smith (SRisonS)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12624174250444860700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902251781847971564.post-1469855616984699342014-02-06T18:38:00.000-08:002014-02-06T18:38:29.302-08:00The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Pram Parking<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottrsmith/8430451809/" title="The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Pram Parking by Scott Smith (SRisonS), on Flickr"><img alt="The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Pram Parking" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8183/8430451809_d1852d6020_c.jpg" height="800" width="534" /></a><br />
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Gotta love the authenticity of this place.<br /><br />Pram Parking<br />Hogwarts Castle<br />The Wizarding World of Harry Potter<br />Islands of Adventure<br />Universal Orlando Resort<br />Orlando, FL<br />Scott Smith (SRisonS)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12624174250444860700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902251781847971564.post-60756619219271242842014-02-06T18:35:00.000-08:002014-02-06T18:35:42.939-08:00A World of Wizards & Witches<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottrsmith/8416441829/" title="A World of Wizards & Witches by Scott Smith (SRisonS), on Flickr"><img alt="A World of Wizards & Witches" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8086/8416441829_386cdbac85_c.jpg" height="525" width="800" /></a><br />
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Hogsmeade<br />The Wizarding World of Harry Potter<br />Islands of Adventure<br />Universal Orlando Resort<br />Orlando, FL<br />Scott Smith (SRisonS)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12624174250444860700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902251781847971564.post-82111741577773071972014-01-26T10:09:00.000-08:002014-01-26T10:09:25.364-08:00The Village of Hogsmeade<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottrsmith/8414435410/" title="The Village of Hogsmeade by Scott Smith (SRisonS), on Flickr"><img alt="The Village of Hogsmeade" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8079/8414435410_0701855f95_c.jpg" height="420" width="800" /></a><br />
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An outsider's view of the Wizarding World.<br />
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Believe it or not, this picture actually shows most of the length of the Wizarding World.<br />
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I have yet to try these. But with flavours like Booger, Earwax, Earthworm, and Vomit; who could resist!?!?!?<br />
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... Where else would you expect to find it?!?!?!<br />
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I don't know what it is about the Wizarding World; but almost everytime I go to work on my pictures from there, I have the strong urge to play around with their treatment. I think a part of me is inspired by the look of the films. There also isn't a lot of emphasis on bright/bold colors. Everything kind of has a natural/homely look. I do like the color version of this scene though. ;)<br />
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Orlando, FLScott Smith (SRisonS)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12624174250444860700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902251781847971564.post-17384904028386495652013-11-10T20:24:00.000-08:002013-11-10T20:24:22.610-08:00The Land of Wizards & Witches<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottrsmith/10521458775/" title="The Land of Wizards & Witches by Scott Smith (SRisonS), on Flickr"><img alt="The Land of Wizards & Witches" height="534" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7459/10521458775_fe60f8afc5_c.jpg" width="800" /></a><br />
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'Images of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter'<br />
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<a href="http://blur.by/1dxbiVd" rel="nofollow">The Land of Wizards & Witches: Images of 'The Wizarding World of Harry Potter'</a> on Blurb!!!!<br />
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Finally finished my 1st Blurb book!!! Yeah, it seems like a Disney book would've been the obvious choice for me. But I kinda wanted to focus on something that was a little "underrepresented". Plus, with trying to figure out how this whole book process would work out, it was nice to not have to weed through thousands of pics of say "EPCOT" or something. And since I don't have a Universal pass anymore, I didn't have the stress of "I need to head over to get this shot for the book". I had what I had (which was enough... I guess).<br />
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I made the book with Lightroom 4. And although I read that the Book module isn't as great as Blurb's own software; I felt it did the job decent enough. I mainly only had issue with photo size/placement; but it's nothing I'm kicking myself over. <br />
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But I'm very happy with the actual quality of the book. I'll definitely be using Blurb again. And because the books are pricier than I would've liked, I'll also be looking into eBook versions of this and other projects.<br />
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Check it out if you get a chance!!!!Scott Smith (SRisonS)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12624174250444860700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902251781847971564.post-80635291012389372852013-11-10T20:22:00.001-08:002013-11-10T20:22:41.378-08:00Quidditch Essentials<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottrsmith/7946698270/" title="Quidditch Essentials by Scott Smith (SRisonS), on Flickr"><img alt="Quidditch Essentials" height="800" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8030/7946698270_5d5c1c882c_c.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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Details outside one of the "stores" you couldn't actually go in.<br />
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Orlando, FLScott Smith (SRisonS)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12624174250444860700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902251781847971564.post-40534712995305496962013-11-10T20:21:00.000-08:002013-11-10T20:21:03.746-08:00Hogsmeade's Hog's Head<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottrsmith/7933537116/" title="Hogsmeade's Hog's Head by Scott Smith (SRisonS), on Flickr"><img alt="Hogsmeade's Hog's Head" height="800" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8036/7933537116_0439b59e43_c.jpg" width="534" /></a>;<br />
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Hog's Head Pub... get your beer (Butter or otherwise) here!!!! Wanna get a soda instead??? Well, you better head out of Hogsmeade. The wizarding communitiy does not partake in the downing of those beverages. Seriously, they don't.<br />
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On another note; I wish there were replicas of this sign for sale. I'm sure it would grace the wall of many a Potter geek. This one included... if my wife permits. ;) <br />
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Orlando, FLScott Smith (SRisonS)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12624174250444860700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902251781847971564.post-18315895456370357462013-04-22T17:51:00.000-07:002013-04-22T17:51:02.895-07:00Ollivanders<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottrsmith/7915899578/" title="Ollivanders by Scott Smith (SRisonS), on Flickr"><img alt="Ollivanders" height="491" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8039/7915899578_fb04edfe06_c.jpg" width="800" /></a><br />
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The lines in this kind of remind of the Deathly Hallows symbol; just upside-down and offset some.<br /><br />.... I know... I'm sure a nerd. ;)<br /><br />Ollivanders<br />The Wizarding World of Harry Potter<br />Islands of Adventure<br />Universal Orlando Resort<br />Orlando, FL
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One of the many belles from Beauxbatons Academy.<br /><br />Triwizard Spirit Rally<br />The Wizarding World of Harry Potter<br />Islands of Adventure<br />Orlando, FL Scott Smith (SRisonS)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12624174250444860700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902251781847971564.post-51264464872014016652013-03-18T18:50:00.000-07:002013-03-18T18:50:41.816-07:00The Look<br />
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A different crop to a shot I posted quite some time ago (currently going through older shots). And just to reiterate what I said back then..... <br /><br />I wish I would've fully caught the wink she threw me. They play their parts very well. ;)<br /><br />Beauxbatons Academy<br />Triwizard Spirit Rally Scott Smith (SRisonS)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12624174250444860700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902251781847971564.post-35090249576947463332013-03-17T19:10:00.000-07:002013-03-17T19:10:33.322-07:00Portraits of the Past<br />
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The talking portraits room. Simply put... one of the coolest things you'll ever see (especailly for you Harry Potter geeks... like me!!!!).<br /><br />Harry Potter & The Forbidden Journey<br />Hogwarts<br />The Wizarding World of Harry Potter<br />Islands of Adventure<br />Universal Orlando, Resort, FLScott Smith (SRisonS)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12624174250444860700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902251781847971564.post-20251254924963737072013-03-17T19:06:00.005-07:002013-03-17T19:06:48.035-07:00The Magical Kingdom<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottrsmith/7154293883/" title="The Magical Kingdom by Scott Smith (SRisonS), on Flickr"><img alt="The Magical Kingdom" height="534" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8148/7154293883_5c49ccb83b_c.jpg" width="800" /></a><br />
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I absolutely love how Hogwarts is lit at night. It just beautifully stands out from the rest of Hogsmeade. The Wizarding World is also one of the few areas at Universal Studios/Islands of Adventure that is aesthetically pleasing. I find the Universal parks (Studios more than Islands) hard to shoot because of that lack of visual goodness.<br /><br />Harry Potter &amp; The Forbidden Journey<br />Hogwarts<br />The Wizarding World of Harry Potter<br />Islands of Adventure<br />Universal Orlando, Resort, FLScott Smith (SRisonS)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12624174250444860700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902251781847971564.post-92030832692278479132013-03-17T19:03:00.000-07:002013-03-17T19:04:49.506-07:00Hogwarts Seasons<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottrsmith/6767536375/" title="Hogwarts Seasons by Scott Smith (SRisonS), on Flickr"><img alt="Hogwarts Seasons" height="640" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7008/6767536375_44a4d44bdc_z.jpg" width="427" /></a>
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You gotta love a Florida scene like this.<br />
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This was 3 days before the official start of Winter. The Wizarding World already has a Winter theme.... there was a touch of Autumn to the trees..... and people are walking around in shorts. ;)<br />
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Hogwarts<br />
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Orlando, FLScott Smith (SRisonS)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12624174250444860700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902251781847971564.post-84910422742411889122012-09-01T18:39:00.001-07:002012-09-01T18:39:57.823-07:00Christmas In Hogsmeade<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottrsmith/6543382587/" title="Christmas In Hogsmeade by Scott Smith (SRisonS), on Flickr"><img alt="Christmas In Hogsmeade" height="389" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7032/6543382587_0586e22a0a_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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(From an older Flickr post)...<br />
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Went to check out the Wizarding World the other day, to see what kind of decorations would be placed up for Christmas And you are looking at the extent of what was done. It almost seemed disappointing; but yet, not really. The whole area already has the look of a Winter setting; with "snow" on the rooftops, and icicles all over the place. There's even a snowman that has a permanent location.<br /><br />I guess they just added some garland, wreaths, and other small details, to give the sense of a small village putting up simple decorations. So if you look at it that way, it kinda works. But I could've skipped this special trip to see Christmas in Hogsmeade. I was actually gonna cancel my Universal pass back in July. But I was kind of contemplating a way to attend a special Harry Potter event last month (which I totally forgot about); and also wanted to check out what they would do for the Holidays. Now that I've had my fill, I'll be ending my Passholder status this week.<br /><br />On another note, Universal did an AMAZING job with decorating Seuss Landing. There were delightful Christmas sights EVERYWHERE!!!!!!!<br /><br />Owl Post<br />The Wizarding World of Harry Potter<br />Universal's Islands of Adventure<br />Orlando, FLScott Smith (SRisonS)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12624174250444860700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902251781847971564.post-5865894299745302442012-09-01T18:36:00.001-07:002012-09-01T18:40:14.254-07:00Good To The Last Drop<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottrsmith/5943117196/" title="Good To The Last Drop by Scott Smith (SRisonS), on Flickr"><img alt="Good To The Last Drop" height="471" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6014/5943117196_90408b6dfb_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>
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Hog's Head Pub<br />
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter<br />
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Orlando, FloridaScott Smith (SRisonS)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12624174250444860700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902251781847971564.post-53496922658009898142012-06-04T16:36:00.001-07:002012-06-04T16:37:24.119-07:00"Last Stop For Pottersville!!!!"<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottrsmith/5940143436/" title=""Last Stop For Pottersville!!!!" by Scott Smith (SRisonS), on Flickr"><img alt=""Last Stop For Pottersville!!!!"" height="640" src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6002/5940143436_560252b736_z.jpg" width="427" /></a><br />
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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter<br />
Islands of Adventure<br />
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Orlando, FLScott Smith (SRisonS)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12624174250444860700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902251781847971564.post-88755249604374929272012-01-26T13:18:00.001-08:002012-06-02T13:05:53.864-07:00Every Hour's The Witching Hour<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottrsmith/5926593316/" title="Every Hour's The Witching Hour by Scott Smith (SRisonS), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6026/5926593316_02945f3482_z.jpg" width="451" height="640" alt="Every Hour's The Witching Hour"></a><br />
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Details of the Owl Post area. I don't know why this is screaming 'HDR' to me; but believe me, it's not. Just 1 RAW shot here.<br />
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The Owl Post<br />
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Islands of Adventure<br />
Universal Orlando Resort<br />
Orlando, FLScott Smith (SRisonS)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12624174250444860700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902251781847971564.post-82141172616514487562012-01-26T13:17:00.000-08:002012-06-02T13:05:20.594-07:00These Are Dark Times...<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottrsmith/5890470459/" title="These Are Dark Times... by Scott Smith (SRisonS), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5030/5890470459_31a7eb1f33_z.jpg" width="386" height="640" alt="These Are Dark Times..."></a><br />
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Harry Potter & The Forbidden Journey<br />
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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter<br />
Islands of Adventure<br />
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Finally sought out this car after seeing everyone else's shot of it. I initially didn't care for the overexposed sky... until I added some warmth to the shot. So I'm glad it worked out.<br />
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The Flying Ford Anglia<br />
Dragon Challenge Queue<br />
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter<br />
Islands of Adventure<br />
Universal Orlando Resort<br />
Orlando, FLScott Smith (SRisonS)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12624174250444860700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902251781847971564.post-36308228813359533352011-12-21T18:10:00.001-08:002012-01-26T13:15:47.308-08:00Forbidden<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottrsmith/5817746383/" title="Forbidden by Scott Smith (SRisonS), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2262/5817746383_8053bd49a9_z.jpg" width="466" height="640" alt="Forbidden"></a><br /><br />I haven't done any B&W shots of the Wizarding World yet. And since the color version of this wasn't quite working for some reason, I decided to go monochrome here.<br /><br />Hogwarts Castle<br />The Wizarding World of Harry Potter<br />Islands of Adventure<br />Universal Orlando Resort<br />Orlando, FLScott Smith (SRisonS)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12624174250444860700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902251781847971564.post-52380672386556923672011-12-21T18:09:00.000-08:002012-01-26T13:15:26.831-08:00Hogwarts Castle: A Troll's View<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottrsmith/5772674384/" title="Hogwarts Castle: A Troll's View by Scott Smith (SRisonS), on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3035/5772674384_03d105b649_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="Hogwarts Castle: A Troll's View"></a><br /><br />A view from under the bridge at Hogwarts.<br /><br />It was quite a nice challenge to come up with something interesting while under this bridge. You don't get great views of the castle, so you're forced to think out the box a little.<br /><br />Hogwart's Castle<br />The Wizarding World of Harry Potter<br />Islands of Adventure<br />Universal Orlando Resort<br />Orlando, FLScott Smith (SRisonS)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12624174250444860700noreply@blogger.com0