Nighttime at Disney’s Magic Kingdom is truly a magical experience. As a photographer walking around a theme park in the middle of the night, I was on a mission. I had envisioned this scene before so I knew how I wanted to shoot it.
This shot was taken minutes before the shot in this post – Liberty Belle – about 13 minutes to be exact. It’s the entryway to the Be Our Guest Restaurant. With the gates closed and no people in sight, I knew it was time to get this picture. I really liked the way the lights were “spilling” onto the walls and the ground before me. Interesting shadows, textures, and details stood out in this scene and I knew that I wanted to capture them. The purple glow from other lights illuminating the trees seemed to add an air of mystery.
For more information about this restaurant, please click here: Be Our Guest Restaurant.
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Michael Lewis Glover | Fine Art Photography 
This is the most moody photo I’ve seen. I love that there is so much to look at, all the shadows playing against each other. Awesome Michael!
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Thanks so much Bec! I appreciate the comments!
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You always have me going ‘wow’!!!
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Thanks Professor!
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Fantastic shot Michael. Such a family friendly place looks so ominous in that beautiful light. Love it.
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Thanks Edith! I know it is a little bit different for a Disney picture, but it felt right for this scene!
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This is a truly magical image, Michael.
Beautifully captured.
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Thank you very much Lisa!
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Very cool, I have to get there!
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Thank you Denise! Yes you definitely need to go there! I am lucky to live so close to Disney, so I visit often!
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simply fabulous…the lighting and composition is amazing!
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Thanks very much Heather! I appreciate the comments!
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i love the contrast…the mystery…i like the way u can see such things in the “wonderful world”
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Thank you so much!
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Wow, Michael, this is totally top drawer my friend!!
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Thank you Toad! I’m glad you liked it!
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Very nice work, Michael–great job holding details in the highlights.
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Thank you Kerry! That’s one of the great benefits of HDR!
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It has got to be a blast to shoot this place at night, what a gig! Very nice work Michael
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It’s really awesome to shoot here day or night! Thanks for the comments Mike!
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What a magical place! I love the shadows of the gate on the ground.
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Thank you Anja! It really is a very magical place. I appreciate the comments!
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Wow, I actualy feel like I’m in a movie getting ready to walk through those gates. Amazing!
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Thanks Susan! I really like that description!
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What an amazing place, and you’ve created such a dramatic entrance with this image. It seems foreboding and intriguing. Beautifully done!
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Thank you Emily! For me, the scene kinda dictated the processing!
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Very gothic. Very nice 🙂
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Thank you so much Hasayang!
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you’re so talented Michael, its inspiring and a pure delight to be here! love your space. all the very best 🙂
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Thank you so much Himani! I truly appreciate the very kind words!
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