On the heels of his amazing Aulani moon shot, Disney photographer David Roark has captured more stunning images of the moon – this time over Cinderella Castle. Nice, huh? He snapped both images earlier today with a super-telephoto lens primarily used for sports photography.
I just met with David to learn more about how he captured today’s moon images.
“Once I plotted out where the moon would set I needed to find an elevated spot that had a clear view of the Castle. There wasn’t one! A call to the Disney Arborists to arrange their bucket truck (used to trim trees) solved the problem. We set the truck at 6 a.m. and waited until the moon hit the horizon at 7:15 a.m. Cold weather in Florida usually means extremely clear skies. This shot would have been really hard to pull off in the summer months because of cloud cover.
We’re always on the lookout for unique ‘once-in-a-lifetime’-style pictures. Kent Phillips’ Space Shuttle lift-off behind the castle, or my Disney Wonder cruise ship with Space Shuttle lift-off are good examples.”
These are certainly some of my favorite Disney Parks images of the year. What do you think?
20 Comments
James on December 21st, 2010 at 4:16 pm
WOW, Glad you all got that one. We didn’t get to see it in the Midwest.
Pam on December 21st, 2010 at 4:19 pm
this is just beautiful! I’d love to have it as my desktop wallpaper. is there any way to get it?
Mary Ellen from PA on December 21st, 2010 at 4:23 pm
WOW. just stopped me in my tracks. what an amazing shot
Judith on December 21st, 2010 at 4:27 pm
@Pam – right-click on the picture to save it or set it as your background.
Jeri from OH on December 21st, 2010 at 4:35 pm
These shots would be good for 2012′s calendar or sell buy itself….very beautiful. I would buy one…
Kim on December 21st, 2010 at 4:42 pm
How Awesome!
sharon from FL on December 21st, 2010 at 4:45 pm
Ohhhhh. So pretty. God painted the perfect picture for David to take. Looks like a great wedding spot.
Brigid from ME on December 21st, 2010 at 4:55 pm
Is there any chance I can buy a print?
Mary-Lynn from FL on December 21st, 2010 at 5:02 pm
OMG these are beautiful…I would definitely purchase these in larger framed images
Theresa on December 21st, 2010 at 5:04 pm
Fantastic shot! We were blessed to be able to see the lunar eclipse from our back yard.
Adolph from PA on December 21st, 2010 at 5:13 pm
Too bad he wasn’t set up for shots of the lunar eclipse this morning! Those would be too cool!
Tiffany from FL on December 21st, 2010 at 5:22 pm
BEAUTIFUL!!
Jennifer on December 21st, 2010 at 5:41 pm
Absolutely love this photo. OMG is right!
Carol on December 21st, 2010 at 6:55 pm
Simply breathtaking, as were your photos of the Shuttle lift-off behind the castle! Please, please, please, keep them coming!
Carolyn from IL on December 21st, 2010 at 7:46 pm
The lights are still on which just adds to the magic that makes Disney so wonderful. Thanks for the beautiful shot since out in Chicago it snowed.
Kristine from IL on December 21st, 2010 at 8:26 pm
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!
Beth on December 21st, 2010 at 8:53 pm
I love seeing the WDW photgraphers’ work. Keep the unique pictures coming!!
emily on December 21st, 2010 at 10:48 pm
the moon looked amazing from my spot but looks even better from yours!!! where can i/we see MORE (ie: ALL) of his disney related photos?!?!?!? i’m in LLOOVVEE with them!!
Joyce from OH on December 22nd, 2010 at 6:23 am
This picture is breathtaking! Another magnificent picture of Cinderella’s Castle in her “Natural Beauty”
Dawn on December 22nd, 2010 at 8:16 am
Breathtaking! I love this shot of the castle.
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