The Wandering Disciple

The animated film Beauty and the Beast comes to life on the stage of the Theater of the Stars at Hollywood Studios.  The Broadway style play follows the story of the Disney film and features all of the stars from the silver screen.  (Photo: November 19, 2007)

Conductor Mickey presides over Mickey's PhilharMagic at the Magic Kingdom.  Opened in 2003, the 3-D show features Mickey and his friends as they put on their very own music concert.  But in typical Disney fashion, there are twist and turns that will leave every member of the family laughing.  (Photo: November 18, 2007)

Huey, Dewey, and Louie line up for a game of baseball on the grounds of the All-Star Sports Resort at Walt Disney World. The resort features statues and themes representing the world of sports. (Photo: November 18, 2007)

A replica of the Beijing landmark Temple of Heaven is the centerpiece of the China Pavilion at Epcot. The building is home to "Reflections of China" a 360 degree film that highlights the Chinese culture. The China pavilion is one of the eleven countries represented in the World Showcase at the park.  (Photo: November 17, 2007)

A gorilla grabs a bite to eat at the Myombe Reserve at Busch Gardens Tampa.  The Myombe Reserve is home to a family of gorillas as well as a family of chimpanzees.  (Photo: November 4, 2007)

A D-1 Derringer departs Venice Municipal Airport on a sunny Sunday afternoon.  The D-1 was developed by the Hi-Shear Corporation and built by the Wing Aircraft Corporation.  The design struggled and eventually cause a collapse of the model after just twelve aircraft were built.  (Photo: January 25, 2015)

A Great Egret collects sticks to build a nest on the rookery island at the Venice Area Audubon Rookery.  The rookery is a popular nesting area for the egrets and other birds.  The island which is surrounded by a lake with gators is a perfect place for the birds to build nests since it helps keep four legged predators away.  (Photo: January 25, 2015)

An impending cold front and light rain make great weather for ducks.  Here a group of ducks swim along the shoreline at Ackerman Park in Sarasota.  This lake east of I-75 is a great place to find many species of waterfowl.  (Photo: January 23, 2015)

A lioness beats the heat by taking a nap in the shade at Busch Gardens. Busch Gardens is home to a pride of lions and they can be viewed at the Edge of Africa exhibit. (Photo: September 15, 2007)

What do you get when you combine live actors with sea life and mix in some high flying acrobatics? A stunning performance called Blue Horizon. Playing several times daily at Sea World Orlando, Blue Horizon follows the story of Marina during her journey to learn about the mysteries of the sea and sky. (Photo: July 22, 2007)

A lionfish on display at Mote Marine in Sarasota. The venomous saltwater fish is native to the Indo-Pacific region however they have become a problem in the warmer Gulf and Atlantic waters due to owners releasing pet fish into the waters when they can no longer care for them. (Photo: April 29, 2007)

Even the pumpkins have Mickey ears at Walt Disney World. This pumpkin was found in the garden at Mickey's Country House in the Magic Kingdom. Mickey's Country House was removed from the park in 2011 to make way for the Fantasyland expansion. (Photo: March 28, 2007)

Dopey entertains the crowds during the Disney Stars and Motorcars parade at Disney's Hollywood Studios.  Dopey joined the rest of the Disney cast for the daily parade that performed from September 2001 through March 2008.  (Photo: March 27, 2007)

A replica Stave Church stands tall in the Norway pavilion at Epcot. Stave Churches are a medieval wooden church structure that were prevalent throughout Norway. This replica at Epcot is home to revolving galleries showcasing Norwegian history and culture. (Photo: March 27, 2007)

A larger than life Rubik's Cube adorns the 80's building at the Pop Century Resort at Walt Disney World. The resort brings back the icons that shaped the generations from the 1950's through the 1990's. (Photo: March 28, 2007)

A seahorse clings to a piece of coral in an exhibit at the Florida Aquarium. The journey beings in an underwater spring and follows the watershed all they way to the sea while meeting all the sea life along the way. (Photo: January 28, 2007)

Two reticulated giraffes stand tall over Lowry Park Zoo in downtown Tampa. The giraffes are one of many species of animals that call the 63 acre zoo their home. You can get close to the giraffes and even feed them at the zoo. (Photo: January 21, 2007)

Sheikra comes in for a splash down at Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida. Opened in 2005, Sheikra is built to resemble a bird of prey on the hunt and features a 200 foot, 90 degree drop hurling the coaster 70 miles per hour through an inversion culminating in the giant splash down at the end. (Photo: December 31, 2006)

A collection of sailboats anchor off-shore of the West Esplanade Beach in Nassau. Nassau is a popular destination for cruise ships as most Caribbean cruises include a stop at Nassau on their itineraries. (Photo: October 27, 2006)

The rugged coastline of St Maarten as seen during arrival on the a Royal Caribbean cruise. The island located in the British Virgin Islands is the smallest islands inhabited by two sovereign nations. Half of the island is Dutch and the other half is French. (Photo: October 25, 2006)

The US Coast Guard Cutter Pea Island is docked in St Thomas.  The Pea Island is one of 37 island-class patrol boats in service with the Coast Guard.  (Photo: October 24, 2006)

Fort San Geronimo has stood guard over Condado Lagoon for over 300 years. Built by the Spanish in 1791, Fort San Geronimo combined with Fort San Cristobel and Fort El Morro to help fortify the city of San Juan. (Photo: October 23, 2006)

Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas towers over the pier in St Thomas.  At 15 decks high, the ship is a small floating city featuring lodging, dining and entertainment for almost 4,000 passengers.  (Photo: October 24, 2006)

Pluto runs around an plays tag during the Early Morning Hours at the Magic Kingdom.  On select days, the Magic Kingdom opened early for young children during a special interactive program in which the characters played with the kids in lieu of the standard photos and autographs during normal park hours.  (Photo: August 20, 2006)

Sorcerer Mickey spells Epcot  over Spaceship Earth with his magic wand.  Added to Spacehip Earth to celebrate the year 2000, the wand remained on the iconic sphere until 2007. (Photo: August 18, 2006)

Launchpad Mcquack stops to sign autographs for kids at Animal Kingdom.  Character autographs are popular with the kids as they try to get the signatures of their favorite cartoon stars while enjoying the Walt Disney World theme parks. Some characters such as the Disney Princesses can have longer wait lines than the some of the popular rides. (Photo:  August 18, 2006)

The playground is one of the many activities guests can enjoy at the Dig at the Coronado Springs Resort at Walt Disney World.  The Dig is home to the pool, playground, arcade and more all themed to look like an Mexican archaeological site.  (Photo: August 18, 2006)

Looking like something from the pages of Horton Hears a Who, a Purple Thistle grows along the hiking path at Lemon Bay Park.  (Photo: January 3, 2015)

Sea World Orlando's Kraken takes riders on a thrill ride based on a mythical sea creature. Opened in 2000, the floorless coaster features a 144 foot drop, 7 inversions and reaches 65 miles per hour and 3.9 G's. (Photo: May 21, 2006)

Face the fury of Twister at Universal Studios in Florida.  Based on the motion picture Twister starring Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton, the attraction allows you to come face to face with the F5 and witness the destruction via Hollywood special effects.  (Photo: January 28, 2006)

This canal at the Portofino Bay Resort is the gateway to Universal Orlando.  From here the ferry transports hotel guests to the City Walk, Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure,  Portofino Bay Resort is one of four Universal resort hotels with direct access to the theme parks.  (Photo: January 28, 2006)

Happy New Year and welcome to 2015! As we enter into the new year, Donten Photography will continue to bring you exciting new photography as you have come to expect from the site. 2014 was a whirlwind of a year. Traffic to the website continue to grow rapidly, reaching 4,676,441 visitors. That is double from last year and marks the second year in a row where we have doubled traffic to the site. It seems like it took forever to reach one million and ever since it has been climbing quickly. But it is hard to know the true reach of the website as the traffic counts do not include visits to Facebook or Twitter. Last year saw our coverage extend into Georgia on two separate trips, Savannah during Spring Break and Atlanta during Winter Break. We also continued our quest to visit all of the Florida State Parks. I provided photos of baseball and even return to shooting a couple high school football games. But the biggest draw continues to be the aviation photography, to date I ha...