World of Dreams Photo of the Week

Before I start, I am proud to say that after tomorrow there will be no more late posts! Last Wednesday's Photo has been delayed to today, as has last Friday's Attraction Review, which will be posted tomorrow. Pin of the Fortnight will return on Sunday, after a short break. Unfortunately it's been just one of those few weeks for me when everything has happened at once! I've had school projects, work experience, friends' birthdays and problems with logging onto Blogger- all combining to make it impossible for me to write, which devastates me. Luckily, that problem has been resolved, and my hectic schedule has calmed down, so I can now start writing on time again!
This week's image perfectly epitomises the spirit of the unique opportunity offered to Epcot guests to leave their mark (or Leave a Legacy) on the park. Mind you, 'Mark on the Park' doesn't sound too bad either! The scheme, which was unfortunately discontinued in June 2007, allowed guests to have their picture taken, which was then etched onto a stainless steel sheet and affixed to one of 35 granite monoliths, which vary in shape and size. Leave a Legacy was originally launched as part of Epcot's extensive millennium celebrations, and proved successful enough to be continued beyond that. Although you can no longer become a part of this wonderful tribute to the 21st Century, the monoliths and etchings are still an integral part of the Epcot Entrance Plaza, and will remain so until at least 2027, the year in which Disney becomes able to remove this awe-inspiring monument.
Despite the fact that they promoted Leave a Legacy by encouraging guests to 'create a timeless memory', Disney stated in the paperwork given to Leave a Legacy customers that they gained the right to permanently remove their image 20 years after it was originally created. Although no facts or substantial rumours exist concerning the future of this monument, it's likely that Disney will remove it when they can, as it's hugely unpopular amongst us Disney fanatics. Why? It's because it's a massive eyesore, and makes the entrance to Epcot seem plain and unwelcoming, the last thing both Disney and their guests want to see at the entrance to such a high profile theme park. Although Disney are able to move the monoliths around Walt Disney World if they wish, it would be an extremely expensive and difficult job, due to the size and weight of the monoliths, with the heaviest weighing in at 50,000 pounds! So, for the meantime at least, it looks like this Epcot monument, often likened to a graveyard, will be staying put.
I took my photo from near Spaceship Earth, whilst looking back toward the turnstiles. I was aiming for a clear composition, which I do feel that I largely achieved, but was at the same time hindered by the sunlight reflecting off the nearest monolith to me. Nevertheless, I still managed to capture a pretty good photo, and managed to incorporate a leading line or two, which I feel creates an interesting effect and cleverly combines some of the clever architecture which defines the character of the Future World area of this beautiful park. I have tinkered slightly with the contrast and saturation of the image, as you can probably tell, in an attempt to put more emphasis on the rich colour of the granite, which I consider to go quite well with the environment, contrary to the views of others that the whole of Leave a Legacy looks out of place.
Thank you for reading, and have a magical day!

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