Bridge Through Steamy Jungle
Here's another photo from that Disney resort in Oahu.  I guess there's nothing about that make it Disney other than it's kinda cool and "feels" right.  It makes me wish all bridges had little lights like this!Just in the distance there maybe you can make out a bit of light blue water.  That is part of a little lazy river that snakes around the property.  By this time, I was pretty tired and was really thinking about jumping on a raft while people handed me hors d' oeuvres while I floated by...- Trey Ratcliff Read the rest of this post at the Stuck in Customs blog.
The Old Market
I have another Disneyworld trip coming up, and I was reminded of this place.  This is Epcot, one of the best spots for photography at sunset and into the evening.This area makes me long to go to some of these places for real.  It's all so wonderfully fake around Disney, but that is nice in its own way.  I have several more places in the Middle East to visit, and I hope to make that happen over the next few years.  Before I actually decide on a place and land on the shores of Tripoli, I'll be sure to blog about it!- Trey RatcliffClick here to read the rest at the Stuck in Customs blog.
The French Quarter of Disney
Amazing Disneyworld! I am starting to switch my opinion about the best place to shoot in Disneyworld. I'm now thinking it is definitely Epcot. It used to be Animal Kingdom, which is still amazing.. but I find myself with more options and variety at Epcot, especially in the evening.Here's a great tip. If you stay at the resort, then go to Epcot on the "bonus hours" evening. Then get yourself way out at the opposite end of the park when it closes. You can then take your time and leave, taking photos all along the way. It's pretty much absolutely deserted! The security guards did not seem to bother me either...- Trey RatcliffRead the rest here at the Stuck in Customs blog.
The Action of New York City
I just finished working on this photo.  It was a difficult one, but it was a lot of fun.  Shots in Manhattan are often filled with all kinds of complex activity, and Times Square amps that all up to the next order of magnitude.

The weather was perfect this day, and I know that isn't always the case.  Since everything was more or less idyllic, I decided to make the most of it and see how many compositions I could squeeze into the afternoon.  The only time I spent waiting around was watching for a few Yellow Cabs to streak by.

- Trey Ratcliff

Read more here at the Stuck in Customs blog.
Journey of a Lifetime in Africa I have never been to Africa, but it is very high on the list.  Very very high.  And I understand from many of my friends that it will get very deep into me, and I'll want to go back many times.  That's okay... and I look forward to that feeling!  This photo is taken in Disney World in the Animal Kingdom.  The Imagineers run around and make everything look all Africa-ey and authentic... I don't really know how authentic this is... but I certainly liked the feeling and style of this wall, so had to take a photo!- Trey RatcliffClick here to read the rest of this post at the Stuck in Customs blog.
The Mystery of the Orient The biggest mystery here, which you may have guessed by now, is that this is not in the orient at all.  This is in the World Showcase area of Epcot.  In some ways, I think, Epcot has the least exciting rides and attractions of the four Disney parks in Orlando.  But what it lacks in rides, it makes up for in photo ops!My best suggestion for photographers is the following.  First, if you are staying in a Disney resort, then you get special "night hours" at different parks.  Be there on the Epcot night, and make sure you are as far away from the exit as possible when the park closes.  Then, you can take your time walking back to the entrance and take as many photos as you like!  Everything is well lit, there is nobody around, and security doesn't even seem to mind.  No one rushes you out... it's very relaxing and perfect.  And, of course, the World Showcase has all sorts of cool buildings, architecture, and landscaping... countless opportunities for great compositions.I took this photo right outside of a great Japanese restaurant.  I forgot the name, but I had some pretty good sushi.  I think this place and the California Grill have the best sushi at Disney, if you are into that sort of thing.- Trey RatcliffClick here to read the rest of this post at the Stuck in Customs blog.
The Ultimate Carnival I've been to Disney World many many times, but this is my first time as a grown-up to Disneyland.  I always feel strange, by the way, calling myself a grown-up!  Disneyland has two parks on the premises.  This one is from California Adventures, the second and newer park.  Towards the backside, there is this perfect street, full of carnival-like activities.   - Trey Ratcliff Read the rest here at the Stuck in Customs blog.
To Another World There are no short days at Disney!  They are all long escapades, filled with happiness, crying, sticky fingers, strollers hitting you in the achilles tendons, and scary people that should not really be allowed to the buffet area. - Trey Ratcliff Read the rest here at stuckincustoms.com.
Balloons at Disney I've been trying to capture a shot of balloons at Disney forever... it took a while before I found something with which I was happy! Do you know these balloons cost $10?  TEN DOLLARS!  A ten dollar balloon...  but they do light up.  So that's kinda cool.  What isn't cool is that you have to buy one for every single kid in your retinue.  One other cool thing (kinda secret) is that if it ever goes flat or pops, you can bring it back to get a free one.  Technically, you could even bring it back the next year and still get a new one.  This might go against the spirit of the deal, but it is a ten dollar balloon for the love of Disney-god. - Trey Ratcliff Read more here at Trey Ratcliff's travel photography blog, Stuck in Customs.

Bridge Through Steamy Jungle


Here's another photo from that Disney resort in Oahu. I guess there's nothing about that make it Disney other than it's kinda cool and "feels" right. It makes me wish all bridges had little lights like this!

Just in the distance there maybe you can make out a bit of light blue water. That is part of a little lazy river that snakes around the property. By this time, I was pretty tired and was really thinking about jumping on a raft while people handed me hors d' oeuvres while I floated by...

- Trey Ratcliff

Read the rest of this post at the Stuck in Customs blog.

Bridge Through Steamy Jungle


Here's another photo from that Disney resort in Oahu. I guess there's nothing about that make it Disney other than it's kinda cool and "feels" right. It makes me wish all bridges had little lights like this!

Just in the distance there maybe you can make out a bit of light blue water. That is part of a little lazy river that snakes around the property. By this time, I was pretty tired and was really thinking about jumping on a raft while people handed me hors d' oeuvres while I floated by...

- Trey Ratcliff

Read the rest of this post at the Stuck in Customs blog.
See photo in original gallery.