"Pop Goes A Wheelie" was taken at Disney's Pop Century Resort at The Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, Florida. This Big Wheel is one of the classic icons that this resort is known for and prominently sits in the 1970's decade. I had taken many photos at Pop Century because of the bright, bold colors and the fun icons, but also because this is the resort at which I worked with my wife and started dating her. The Big Wheel stood out to me because it is such a proud, large feature and, to me, it's like a magic carpet ride in the clouds, a way for a giant child to ride off into the sunset. This seemingly simple toy comes to a larger-than-life reality. There is a sticker on the side of this toy that states the weight limit is 844 pounds. It's just fun and full of pop!
I took this picture with an 18mm lens in broad daylight on a sunny day with bright, fluffy clouds as one can see in the photograph. This photo was taken standing up so the height of the bottom of the photo is approximately six feet off the ground. What I love about this picture is the proportions in the image, largely the Big Wheel itself. What I mean by this is the large sense of scale leads the viewer to believe that this wheel is taller than the building and sits in the clouds. Another great aspect of this photo are the words "Big Wheel" plastered against the side of the building behind it. "Big Wheel" is framed behind the handlebars and immediately behind the toy, as if it has its very own label announcing its presence.
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