Photo TR: Cedar Point 6/8/13

[Invertalon]

We were at the park Saturday night for a few hours mostly to check out the shows for this year... Well, two of them at least... First, Happiness is... Snoopy, which is the same show from last year with an updated cast for the most part. Not our favorite iteration of this show, but still worth a watch if you need to cool off from the hot sun! Afterward, we strolled the park and bit and caught Luminosity and the dance party afterward... Luminosity was quite improved from last year we thought... Singing was a bit better and the dancing was pretty good as well. Of course, we think most of the fun happens after the show when the DJ pops out of his hole and everybody starts dancing... This goes on for about 30-45 minutes and is a blast! The crowd really gets into it and really ends the night out on a high note... Especially compared to that atrocious show they used to have on the big screen and the dancing stick figures...

 

So here are some photos from that night... I am currently working on putting together some video of the dance party which I will post when I get it uploaded, hopefully by tomorrow. Some other misc images thrown in here, but mostly a focus on the two shows we caught that night. Of course, can find these images in higher resolution at my page:

 

Enjoy.

 

 

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Edited June 11, 2013 by Invertalon

[Koasterking48]

Your pics are really great! How was Luminosity compared to last year?

[Invertalon]

I think it was better... I only saw it once or twice last year but I really enjoyed this years show. It was done in-house so there was some changes and IMO was better. It should improve as weeks go on as well since it just started, so the acts may tighten up a bit. Even though I did not really see any real flaws to be honest. Singing was good for a park show... No real complaints! I am not super picky about park entertainment as long as it is a fun time.

[harper83087]

Awesome pictures!!! I really love the pick of sundown looking through the MF hills. What kind of camera do you use? I have a middle of the line Nikon but I'd really like a full blown DSLR with the lenses and everything. I'm going to shoot some coasters for the first time with it this weekend at Michigan's Adventure and CP, I hope it gives some decent pictures.

[ahhculdee]

Gatekeeper looks amazing. Can't wait to ride it.

[gisco]

I like the shot of Gatekeeper. We will probably be seeing a lot of people with that same shot this Summer.

[Invertalon]

Thanks everyone for the compliments!

 

Harper,

 

Sorry for the late response! I currently use a Canon 5D Mark III and a few different lenses (17-40mm f/4L, 24-70mm f/2.8 II, 135mm f/2L, 400mm f/5.6L) that tend to change monthly in some form. Hopefully you had some good luck with your camera for the parks you went to! If you ever need any help with anything feel free to ask or PM me or something and I will be glad to give you any advice I can offer!

 

For that shot you liked of MF and Mantis, that was shot with the 400mm from quite a long ways away. 400mm can be challenging to use within a park but also can be very rewarding because you are forced into unique perspectives you normally don't see.

 

 

Gisco,

 

Yeah, it will for sure turn into one of the most photographed parts of any ride, for sure. That was probably why I avoided that shot on media day (it was one I did not have), but walking into the park this day with the sun where it was just behind the building was something I could not pass up!