Last week, we featured the photography of Gene Duncan. Now, we’re turning our attention to the West coast and Disneyland photographer Paul Hiffmeyer. Paul has provided some of the most magical, inspiring images on Disney Parks Blog. Here’s a look back at some of them.

The photo above has long been one of my favorite photographs of Walt Disney. Taken by none other than master lens man Gene Lester. A few of you who have been reading us for some time may remember his name. Gene was the incredible photographer to the stars who allowed some of his amazing collection of camera equipment from Walt's Hyperion studio to find a new home with us. It was an honor to have his brief friendship - and I miss him very much.

This is a snapshot I made in 2008, on the site of our new Aulani Resort and Spa in KoOlina, Hawaii, prior to the beginning of construction. Imagine gazing out over the stunningly beautiful blue waters, feeling the island breeze lifting your spirits … The Resort is scheduled to open in 2011. Aloha …

If you are not already reading "The Disney Gene" blog you would have missed the article describing Walt Disney's search for an East Coast location. The Disney Gene allowed a reprint in "A World View", which added some BW photos of the land pre-WDW and an excerpt from the announcement press conference.

Fiona Doyle takes readers of DF’82 to Pinocchio’s La Bottega di Gepetto, where some familiar wooden figurines can be found.

The connection between Sleepy Hollow Refreshments and Washington Irving’s Sunnyside residence is related at the Disney Parks Blog by Gene Duncan.

Thousands of athletes are gathering at Disneyland Resort this weekend for the fifth annual Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend. At Disney Parks, we see record-breaking and history-making sporting events all year long. Here is a look back at some of our Disney sports blog posts. Which event were you most excited about? Let us know in the comments.

The Disney Blogger Collection has grown to over 150 web sites devoted to fan views of everything Disney. A World View, a new blog itself, went searching for some of its peer new entries to share. These include: Growing Up Disney, Disney Detectives, Affordable Mouse, Disney Gene, WDW It's Not Just for Kids, The Disney College Blog, WDW Fanatic Family and East WDW.

Grammy Award-winning singer Gloria Estefan poses June 26, 2010 with her new pals from the silver screen — “Toy Story 3″ characters Jessie (left) and Woody (right) — at the Magic Kingdom park. “Toy Story 3,” the hit Disney-Pixar animated feature film, debuted in U.S. theaters on June 18, 2010. Estefan was on vacation at the Walt Disney World theme park with family and friends. (Photo Courtesy Disney. Gene Duncan, photographer)

New blog contributor Erik shares his thoughts with you on his first spa experience, which took place at the Disney Cruise Line's award winning Senses Salon & Spa