Imagine walking down a flower lined pathway, across a little bridge over a tranquil pool of water. Can you see it? Do you smell the aroma of fresh-cut grass and flowers? Awesome now you’re here!
Welcome to the Canada area in Disney’s EPCOT Center. A place full of wonderful architecture and beauty that I can never spend enough time at. This scene greets visitors on their way to a premier dining destination known as Le Cellier Steakhouse. This quaint little cottage caught my eye so I decided to set up for a shot. I got down low so I could include the reflection in the water and get the Caladiums up close that were right in front of me. I felt like I was looking at a painting. Even though there were other people around I zoned out into the peacefulness of the moment.
Although I have not been to Canada yet, I am planning on visiting someday. I can imagine this is what it would look like from some of the pictures I’ve seen. They have a 360 degree theater with a film about different areas in Canada called O Canada! I’ve seen it a couple of times and it is very enjoyable.
If you would like to view more pictures on my blog from Disney, just click here.
I hope you enjoyed today’s post. Please consider leaving a comment as I always enjoy hearing from my visitors! 😀
Please click on the image below to view full-screen.
It’s like a Thomas Kinkade painting, only better. Lovely shot, Michael.
LikeLike
Wow thank you so much! That’s quite a compliment and I really appreciate it!
LikeLike
beautiful photo Michael, it depicts some areas of Canada well…it does indeed look like a painting!
LikeLike
Thank you Heather! I know they put a lot of thought and effort into recreating the different countries at EPCOT. I appreciate the comments!
LikeLike
Great color and composition. As far as I can tell, it looks like it was an overcast day so nice decision to not include any of the sky.
LikeLike
Thanks Mark! Yes it was very overcast so the skies weren’t really to my liking. Just a hint of gray sky behind the trees but I always prefer blue skies and puffy clouds! On the plus side the lighting was a little more even so I didn’t need to bracket for an HDR shot.
LikeLike
Nice one, Michael. Looks like my dream house.
LikeLike
Thank you Rob! It is a good dream house especially with the steakhouse next to it!
LikeLike
Beautiful! Beautiful! I loved it! I could feel God’s greatness in your photo!
God Bless you, Michael!
LikeLike
Thank you so much Deidre! God Bless you too!
LikeLike
I can totally imagine it in my head and it is beautiful. I went to EPCOT 3 years ago with my in-laws. My son had a great time. We all had a great time. It’s like traveling the world only we don’t have to spend so much for airline tickets to visit the many different countries. Awesome post!
LikeLike
EPCOT is one of my favorite places to visit. Happy to hear you had a great time there! Thanks for the wonderful comments!
LikeLike
Pingback: Enough Great Photography Links to Give You Another Week of Inspiration
Beautiful but not real life ( too green) – Art ex[ressopm – aaaaaa. suspend disbelief – aaaaaa – maybe
LikeLike
Thanks for stopping by my blog Joseph!
LikeLike
Lovely 🙂 Now, that I have seen your work I am more flattered by your comments. If I may say these snowflakes are distracting 😀
LikeLike
Thank you Paula! I appreciate the compliments! Yeah I forgot WordPress turns on the snowflakes every year. But it’s the only snow I get to see where I live! 😀
LikeLike
Wow Michael, absolutely gorgeous image. I want to visit here!
LikeLike
Thank you Bec! If you ever make a trip to Florida you definitely need to visit Disney!
LikeLike
So beautiful and peaceful ! Love this capture. BTW made me wonder, can you take a tripod into the parks to shoot?
LikeLike
Thank you so much Emily! Yes they are very tripod friendly!
LikeLike
That is really a pretty shot. Almost surreal in how lovely it is. You continue to do great work.
LikeLike
Thank you so much for the wonderful comments Mike! I truly appreciate the kind words my friend!
LikeLike
is there something like this in the real world? I’d pay all my money to go see such a place. Thanks for sharing 🙂
LikeLike
Hi Ahmed! That’s one thing I love about Disney! It is a real place but when you visit there, you are transported to a magical place that makes you forget about the rest of the world!
LikeLike
these photos are truly beautiful, Michael – like some works of art (or even better in some instances :)). I am glad I came across your blog. Follow you now, dont want to miss any of your work. re. your words in regards of the cottage, ….yes,; yes, I can smell the grass, the fresh air, the flowers – what bliss! Thank you. Carina
LikeLike
Thank you very much Carina! I truly appreciate the compliments on my work! Happy to have a new follower!
LikeLike
Pingback: Hotel du Canada | Michael Lewis Glover | Fine Art Photography