Living in Florida definitely has its perks. We’ve got miles of beaches. We don’t have to deal with 10 feet of snow. And we’ve got Disney! As a longtime fan of everything Disney, I can tell you it is a magical place. A place to escape the world and leave your troubles behind. There is something for kids of all ages. I never get tired of visiting this oasis. Everywhere you turn, there is something to take a picture of. No expense is spared when it comes to treating their guests like royalty.
Enter the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Just minutes away from the awesome theme parks, this is the flagship hotel out of all of the resort properties. The Victorian style architecture stands tall on the shores of the Seven Seas Lagoon. This is luxury at its best. And with 6 restaurants on site, there is always something good to eat.
When I stepped inside after getting off of the monorail, I was greeted with this spectacular view. The reflection on the perfectly spotless floor was unreal. I stopped and looked back and decided a photo-shoot was in order. I set my tripod down low to make sure the reflection had the impact that I was looking for. I waited, crouched down, for the people to clear out. I shot a few different angles until I was happy with what I saw on the camera’s LCD. The ginormous light fixture along with the hallways brilliantly reflecting on the floor had me in awe. No doubt the designers of this hotel planned this out ahead of time. If you would like more information about this amazing hotel, click here.
I will be posting more pictures from this day of picture taking soon, so be sure and check back for that.
To view more pictures on my blog from Disney, just click here.
To enjoy a larger view, please click on the image below!
I hope you enjoyed today’s post and I encourage you to join the conversation by writing your thoughts below as I truly like to hear from all of my visitors! 🙂
Another excellent composition, very nice reflection, the details is amazing!!! Cheers Nonoy Manga
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Thank you Nonoy!
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Gorgeous! What a capture!
God Bless You!
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Thanks so much Dei! God Bless You too!
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wow what a beautiful picture, so clear wow 😉 nice
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Thanks Miss Zari! I appreciate it!
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Brilliant!!! Opening this pic was like opening the door which leads into this place. Wonderful!
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Thanks you Goks! I like the way you expressed that!
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How sumptuous your photo is. If you show it to the managers of the hotel they may want to buy copies or hire you to take other pictures of the place for them.
Steve Schwartzman
http://portraitsofwildflowers.wordpress.com
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Thank you Steve! That would be pretty cool! I could take pictures there all day!
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I love all things Disney and I am married to someone who is NOT. I would love to go there yearly but if I can make it once every couple (or three), I won’t complain. Love the photo…especially as I have never seen inside the Grand Floridian before. The lighting and reflections make it “magical”. : )
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Disney is great isn’t it? I feel lucky to live so close to it, as I really enjoy spending time there and taking pictures. If you ever do get a chance to go there, it’s worth a visit. This picture just represents a small part of this resort. And I love reflections so I think I must see them without looking for them. Thank you for the wonderful comments!
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Hi,
Wow, that is gorgeous, what a beautiful looking hotel, and as you said, the floor is spotless, how on earth do they do that with people coming and going the mind boggles. 🙂
I love the chandelier in the middle, but the wall lights I feel really adds to the effect with their soft lighting, and just a touch of greenery to take away any blandness of the wood, it just all fits together beautifully. A place I would certainly love to stay in.
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Thanks Mags! They must have a round the clock cleaning crew! I agree with you about the lighting. It really sets a nice mood. And that chandelier is really huge! Thanks again for your great comments!
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VERY Nice picture Michael! LOVE IT!
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Thanks Deborah! I appreciate it!
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Beautiful – thanks for sharing! Happy Saturday!
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Thank you Renee! I hope you had a good weekend!
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Wow, that is GORGEOUS!
Nice job!
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Thank you so much for the very nice comments Anne!
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Hey dearie, I have nominated you for the “One Lovely Blog Award” Cheers!
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Thanks Miss Zari!
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Your welcome Michael 😉
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Wow! That is a stunning picture! I have visit Florida and I loved it, went to all the theme parks, and stayed in a lovely rented house. Two of my favourite places were universal and NASA! Would love to visit again. X
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Thank you Queenie! We definitely have the theme parks! I haven’t been to Universal or the space center for a long time, although I did see the space shuttle take off in November 2009.
I appreciate your visit and comments!
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What an amazing shot! Need to put this my must stay list!
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Thanks Bella! It is a very beautiful place to stay!
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Such grandeur, that is gorgeous.
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Thanks very much Susan!
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Every corner of Disney is magical… as is your photo. Beautiful!
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Thank you very much Greisy! You are absolutely right – It is magical!
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Very nicely seen and realized, Michael. It must not have been easy to take this HDR series without people in the frame(s). Your perseverance was rewarded.
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Thanks Kerry! It did take some time waiting for a few people to clear out, but it is always worth it.
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This is a really elegant photo.
I love every single detail that you managed to capture, the symmetry is perfect here.
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Thank you Pablo! This was a fun image to make because there were so many lines and elements that came together.
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A beautiful shot Michael! Insanely sharp, I love the contrast of Blue vs Gold. Disney does everything right don’t they? I hope to someday actually make it to Disney World. I have a feeling when I do that I’ll end up melting the sensor right out of my camera. 😉
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Thank you Howard! I hope you get to go there. You can definitely go nuts taking pictures there!
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This is really one of the most stunning pictures of the Grand Floridian that I have ever seen… amazing!
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Thanks so much Wendy! I appreciate the wonderful comment!
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this one is amazing a sight!
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Thank you so much!
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Spectacular shot, can’t believe u managed to catch it with no people.
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Thank you Leanne! A little bit of luck and lots of patience paid off!
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Magnifique !
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Thank you so much! I appreciate the visit to my blog!
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