Sunday, November 10, 2013

The Land of Wizards & Witches

The Land of Wizards & Witches

'Images of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter'

<a href="http://blur.by/1dxbiVd" rel="nofollow">The Land of Wizards & Witches:  Images of 'The Wizarding World of Harry Potter'</a> on Blurb!!!!

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).

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.

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.

Check it out if you get a chance!!!!

Quidditch Essentials

Quidditch Essentials


Details outside one of the "stores" you couldn't actually go in.

Spintwitches
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Islands of Adventure
Universal Orlando Resort
Orlando, FL

Hogsmeade's Hog's Head

Hogsmeade's Hog's Head;

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.

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.  ;)  
Hog's Head Pub
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Islands of Adventure
Universal Orlando Resort
Orlando, FL

Monday, April 22, 2013

Ollivanders

Ollivanders

The lines in this kind of remind of the Deathly Hallows symbol; just upside-down and offset some.

.... I know... I'm sure a nerd.  ;)

Ollivanders
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Islands of Adventure
Universal Orlando Resort
Orlando, FL 

Triwizard Spirit Rally: Wispy

Triwizard Spirit Rally:  Wispy

One of the many belles from Beauxbatons Academy.

Triwizard Spirit Rally
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Islands of Adventure
Orlando, FL

Monday, March 18, 2013

The Look





The Look 

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..... 

I wish I would've fully caught the wink she threw me.   They play their parts very well.  ;)

Beauxbatons Academy
Triwizard Spirit Rally

Sunday, March 17, 2013

Portraits of the Past




Portraits of the Past

 The talking portraits room.  Simply put... one of the coolest things you'll ever see (especailly for you Harry Potter geeks... like me!!!!).

Harry Potter & The Forbidden Journey
Hogwarts
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Islands of Adventure
Universal Orlando, Resort, FL

The Magical Kingdom

The Magical Kingdom


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.

Harry Potter &amp; The Forbidden Journey
Hogwarts
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Islands of Adventure
Universal Orlando, Resort, FL

Hogwarts Seasons

Hogwarts Seasons

You gotta love a Florida scene like this.

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.  ;)

Hogwarts
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Islands of Adventure
Universal Orlando Resort
Orlando, FL