Re: Las Vegas Photo Spots?
Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org wrote: Sorry, I didn't see this question until now. I hope it is not too late. While I like Venetian and went there many times, I didn't find it that interesting to photograph. Here is what I'd recommend: 1. Within Vegas, I would recommend going to the Secret Garden Dolphin Habitat in Mirage. 2. Street views of and from Belagio - in the evening when the musical fountain in front of it is playing. (Every hour? or half-an-hour? check the hotel's website for the schedule/) 3. Also, inside Belagio, there is a nice area that is called Conservatory and Botanical Gardens: http://www.bellagio.com/attractions/botanical-garden.aspx Their holiday display there is only until January 5, but even beyond that, you might catch some nice photos. 4. I second Ken's suggestion for Red Rock Park. I don't have my photos posted, but my wife has a bunch from almost exactly a year ago: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jprusakova/sets/72157632470167704/ Cheers, Igor - Original Message - From: Eactivist at aol.com Sent: Saturday, December 28, 2013 1:09 PM Subject: Las Vegas Photo Spots? Anyone been to Las Vegas in recent memory? Know any good photo spots, in town, or out? Going with a friend in about a week (big electronic show), and haven't been there since I was about 15. I am not a gambler. I will visit the show for a while, but it's not really my thing. Googling I have found: Valley of Fire (red rock formations, 1 hour north), Goodsprings (ghost town, 30 minutes south), and in Las Vegas itself: a mock Venetian street with water and gondolas, a mock Eiffel tower, a mock Sphinx, and a neon sign boneyard (junk yard of old Las Vegas signs). Sometimes people on this list know where to shoot. Anything I've missed? Or shouldn't miss? Thanks in advance, Marnie aka Doe :-) Probably no one on this list has been there at all recently. I think by now it's clear you should go to Red Rock Park. Whether you walk it or drive it, it's very nice and accessible. Another place I'd encourage you to visit, though not for photography, is the National Atomic Testing Museum, also a few minutes drive from the Strip. They have a huge exhibit chronicling the history of that endearing desire humans have to blow shit up with atomic bombs. Lots of stuff on display, much of which you can touch, and excellent photographs and audio- visual displays. Don't miss the simulated bomb test from a recreated bunker; it made me shudder. The museum is a Smithsonian affiliate, and even though I work for the SI, I don't get a commission if you visit it :-) Lastly, make sure to grab a burger and fries at one of the many In n' Out joints in the area. Take a detour if need be. Seriously. Cheers, —M. \/\/o/\/\ -- http://WorldOfMiserere.com http://EnticingTheLight.com A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Las Vegas Photo Spots?
On 4 Jan 2014, at 08:17, Miserere miser...@gmail.com wrote: Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org wrote: [...] Another place I'd encourage you to visit, though not for photography, is the National Atomic Testing Museum, also a few minutes drive from the Strip. They have a huge exhibit chronicling the history of that endearing desire humans have to blow shit up with atomic bombs. Lots of stuff on display, much of which you can touch, and excellent photographs and audio- visual displays. Don't miss the simulated bomb test from a recreated bunker; it made me shudder. The museum is a Smithsonian affiliate, and even though I work for the SI, I don't get a commission if you visit it :-) Lastly, make sure to grab a burger and fries ...with mushrooms. And for pudding, a bombe surprise. B at one of the many In n' Out joints in the area. Take a detour if need be. Seriously. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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I went to Fire Valley or The valley of Fire, i forget what the actual name is, not to far from Vegas. Great spot for photo ops. Dave On Sat, Dec 28, 2013 at 1:09 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Anyone been to Las Vegas in recent memory? Know any good photo spots, in town, or out? Going with a friend in about a week (big electronic show), and haven't been there since I was about 15. I am not a gambler. I will visit the show for a while, but it's not really my thing. Googling I have found: Valley of Fire (red rock formations, 1 hour north), Goodsprings (ghost town, 30 minutes south), and in Las Vegas itself: a mock Venetian street with water and gondolas, a mock Eiffel tower, a mock Sphinx, and a neon sign boneyard (junk yard of old Las Vegas signs). Sometimes people on this list know where to shoot. Anything I've missed? Or shouldn't miss? Thanks in advance, Marnie aka Doe :-) Probably no one on this list has been there at all recently. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Sat Jan 4 00:12:06 EST 2014 David Mann wrote: On Jan 4, 2014, at 5:36 pm, Igor Roshchin str at komkon.org wrote: 4. I second Ken's suggestion for Red Rock Park. I don't have my photos posted, but my wife has a bunch from almost exactly a year ago: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jprusakova/sets/72157632470167704/ Is that your Lambo? :) Cheers, Dave No, that's my 2-y.o. daughter's who is standing next to it. ... just kidding. The car owner was proud that a picture of his car staying next to my daughter was taken! ;-) Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Marnie got the Red Rock recommendation from me at least a week ago so I think she might get over there ann On 1/4/2014 03:17, Miserere wrote: Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org wrote: Sorry, I didn't see this question until now. I hope it is not too late. While I like Venetian and went there many times, I didn't find it that interesting to photograph. Here is what I'd recommend: 1. Within Vegas, I would recommend going to the Secret Garden Dolphin Habitat in Mirage. 2. Street views of and from Belagio - in the evening when the musical fountain in front of it is playing. (Every hour? or half-an-hour? check the hotel's website for the schedule/) 3. Also, inside Belagio, there is a nice area that is called Conservatory and Botanical Gardens: http://www.bellagio.com/attractions/botanical-garden.aspx Their holiday display there is only until January 5, but even beyond that, you might catch some nice photos. 4. I second Ken's suggestion for Red Rock Park. I don't have my photos posted, but my wife has a bunch from almost exactly a year ago: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jprusakova/sets/72157632470167704/ Cheers, Igor - Original Message - From: Eactivist at aol.com Sent: Saturday, December 28, 2013 1:09 PM Subject: Las Vegas Photo Spots? Anyone been to Las Vegas in recent memory? Know any good photo spots, in town, or out? Going with a friend in about a week (big electronic show), and haven't been there since I was about 15. I am not a gambler. I will visit the show for a while, but it's not really my thing. Googling I have found: Valley of Fire (red rock formations, 1 hour north), Goodsprings (ghost town, 30 minutes south), and in Las Vegas itself: a mock Venetian street with water and gondolas, a mock Eiffel tower, a mock Sphinx, and a neon sign boneyard (junk yard of old Las Vegas signs). Sometimes people on this list know where to shoot. Anything I've missed? Or shouldn't miss? Thanks in advance, Marnie aka Doe :-) Probably no one on this list has been there at all recently. I think by now it's clear you should go to Red Rock Park. Whether you walk it or drive it, it's very nice and accessible. Another place I'd encourage you to visit, though not for photography, is the National Atomic Testing Museum, also a few minutes drive from the Strip. They have a huge exhibit chronicling the history of that endearing desire humans have to blow shit up with atomic bombs. Lots of stuff on display, much of which you can touch, and excellent photographs and audio- visual displays. Don't miss the simulated bomb test from a recreated bunker; it made me shudder. The museum is a Smithsonian affiliate, and even though I work for the SI, I don't get a commission if you visit it :-) Lastly, make sure to grab a burger and fries at one of the many In n' Out joints in the area. Take a detour if need be. Seriously. Cheers, —M. \/\/o/\/\ -- http://WorldOfMiserere.com http://EnticingTheLight.com A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Sat Jan 4 03:17:47 EST 2014 Miserere wrote: Lastly, make sure to grab a burger and fries at one of the many In n' Out joints in the area. Take a detour if need be. Seriously. Miserere, First, Marine lives in California, where In-n-Outs are present. Second, having lived in Southern California for many years, and having eaten at In-n-Out many times, I've never figured out why such a hype. They have good quality burgers, but nothing so outstanding to have a detour. I know it's a cult place, which even includes its own trademarked lingo of the secret menu that is not posted at the restaurants, but available on the website: http://www.in-n-out.com/menu/not-so-secret-menu.aspx ... and the locations page on their website is broken: http://shop.in-n-out.com/locations.aspx ... and by the management's orders you can no longer get 100x100: http://www.supersizedmeals.com/food/article.php/20060125050438458 ;-) Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Hoover Dam is nearby. I think you can still drive across it, even though they've built a new bypass. On 1/4/2014 9:07 AM, David J Brooks wrote: I went to Fire Valley or The valley of Fire, i forget what the actual name is, not to far from Vegas. Great spot for photo ops. Dave On Sat, Dec 28, 2013 at 1:09 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Anyone been to Las Vegas in recent memory? Know any good photo spots, in town, or out? Going with a friend in about a week (big electronic show), and haven't been there since I was about 15. I am not a gambler. I will visit the show for a while, but it's not really my thing. Googling I have found: Valley of Fire (red rock formations, 1 hour north), Goodsprings (ghost town, 30 minutes south), and in Las Vegas itself: a mock Venetian street with water and gondolas, a mock Eiffel tower, a mock Sphinx, and a neon sign boneyard (junk yard of old Las Vegas signs). Sometimes people on this list know where to shoot. Anything I've missed? Or shouldn't miss? Thanks in advance, Marnie aka Doe :-) Probably no one on this list has been there at all recently. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Without a doubt, if you can only go to one spot go to Valley of Fire - you won't regret it! West of town is Red Rock state park IIRC - a smaller but also good spot to photograph. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: eactiv...@aol.com To: pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, December 28, 2013 1:09 PM Subject: Las Vegas Photo Spots? Anyone been to Las Vegas in recent memory? Know any good photo spots, in town, or out? Going with a friend in about a week (big electronic show), and haven't been there since I was about 15. I am not a gambler. I will visit the show for a while, but it's not really my thing. Googling I have found: Valley of Fire (red rock formations, 1 hour north), Goodsprings (ghost town, 30 minutes south), and in Las Vegas itself: a mock Venetian street with water and gondolas, a mock Eiffel tower, a mock Sphinx, and a neon sign boneyard (junk yard of old Las Vegas signs). Sometimes people on this list know where to shoot. Anything I've missed? Or shouldn't miss? Thanks in advance, Marnie aka Doe :-) Probably no one on this list has been there at all recently. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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I did some research on Red Rock Valley for a trip that fell through last year. Looked like an interesting place to shoot desert landscapes only a few minutes from the city. http://www.redrockcanyonlv.org/ On Sat, Dec 28, 2013 at 1:09 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Anyone been to Las Vegas in recent memory? Know any good photo spots, in town, or out? Going with a friend in about a week (big electronic show), and haven't been there since I was about 15. I am not a gambler. I will visit the show for a while, but it's not really my thing. Googling I have found: Valley of Fire (red rock formations, 1 hour north), Goodsprings (ghost town, 30 minutes south), and in Las Vegas itself: a mock Venetian street with water and gondolas, a mock Eiffel tower, a mock Sphinx, and a neon sign boneyard (junk yard of old Las Vegas signs). Sometimes people on this list know where to shoot. Anything I've missed? Or shouldn't miss? Thanks in advance, Marnie aka Doe :-) Probably no one on this list has been there at all recently. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- David Parsons Photography http://www.davidparsonsphoto.com Aloha Photographer Photoblog http://alohaphotog.blogspot.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Sorry, I didn't see this question until now. I hope it is not too late. While I like Venetian and went there many times, I didn't find it that interesting to photograph. Here is what I'd recommend: 1. Within Vegas, I would recommend going to the Secret Garden Dolphin Habitat in Mirage. 2. Street views of and from Belagio - in the evening when the musical fountain in front of it is playing. (Every hour? or half-an-hour? check the hotel's website for the schedule/) 3. Also, inside Belagio, there is a nice area that is called Conservatory and Botanical Gardens: http://www.bellagio.com/attractions/botanical-garden.aspx Their holiday display there is only until January 5, but even beyond that, you might catch some nice photos. 4. I second Ken's suggestion for Red Rock Park. I don't have my photos posted, but my wife has a bunch from almost exactly a year ago: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jprusakova/sets/72157632470167704/ Cheers, Igor - Original Message - From: Eactivist at aol.com Sent: Saturday, December 28, 2013 1:09 PM Subject: Las Vegas Photo Spots? Anyone been to Las Vegas in recent memory? Know any good photo spots, in town, or out? Going with a friend in about a week (big electronic show), and haven't been there since I was about 15. I am not a gambler. I will visit the show for a while, but it's not really my thing. Googling I have found: Valley of Fire (red rock formations, 1 hour north), Goodsprings (ghost town, 30 minutes south), and in Las Vegas itself: a mock Venetian street with water and gondolas, a mock Eiffel tower, a mock Sphinx, and a neon sign boneyard (junk yard of old Las Vegas signs). Sometimes people on this list know where to shoot. Anything I've missed? Or shouldn't miss? Thanks in advance, Marnie aka Doe :-) Probably no one on this list has been there at all recently. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On Jan 4, 2014, at 5:36 pm, Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org wrote: 4. I second Ken's suggestion for Red Rock Park. I don't have my photos posted, but my wife has a bunch from almost exactly a year ago: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jprusakova/sets/72157632470167704/ Is that your Lambo? :) Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Have noticed a few photogs, over the years, doing street/marquee shooting. Jack - Original Message - From: eactiv...@aol.com eactiv...@aol.com To: pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Saturday, December 28, 2013 10:09 AM Subject: Las Vegas Photo Spots? Anyone been to Las Vegas in recent memory? Know any good photo spots, in town, or out? Going with a friend in about a week (big electronic show), and haven't been there since I was about 15. I am not a gambler. I will visit the show for a while, but it's not really my thing. Googling I have found: Valley of Fire (red rock formations, 1 hour north), Goodsprings (ghost town, 30 minutes south), and in Las Vegas itself: a mock Venetian street with water and gondolas, a mock Eiffel tower, a mock Sphinx, and a neon sign boneyard (junk yard of old Las Vegas signs). Sometimes people on this list know where to shoot. Anything I've missed? Or shouldn't miss? Thanks in advance, Marnie aka Doe :-) Probably no one on this list has been there at all recently. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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I thought I'd do one night of night photography, try it out. I still haven't done that much, and there will be PLENTY of lit signs to play with. Heh. Marnie In a message dated 12/28/2013 10:14:52 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, jdavi...@yahoo.com writes: Have noticed a few photogs, over the years, doing street/marquee shooting. Jack - Original Message - From: eactiv...@aol.com eactiv...@aol.com To: pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Saturday, December 28, 2013 10:09 AM Subject: Las Vegas Photo Spots? Anyone been to Las Vegas in recent memory? Know any good photo spots, in town, or out? Going with a friend in about a week (big electronic show), and haven't been there since I was about 15. I am not a gambler. I will visit the show for a while, but it's not really my thing. Googling I have found: Valley of Fire (red rock formations, 1 hour north), Goodsprings (ghost town, 30 minutes south), and in Las Vegas itself: a mock Venetian street with water and gondolas, a mock Eiffel tower, a mock Sphinx, and a neon sign boneyard (junk yard of old Las Vegas signs). Sometimes people on this list know where to shoot. Anything I've missed? Or shouldn't miss? Thanks in advance, Marnie aka Doe :-) Probably no one on this list has been there at all recently. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Drive west on Charleston (route 159) to Red Rock Canyon early in the morning... It's about a 20 minute drive as I remember and there is a loop road with foot trails going off it and a vistors center with more info. It was my get away place when I was caring for Richard because I couldn't be gone long... then go back to town by continuing on 159 and possibly stop at Spring Valley ranch - 159 will bring you back to LV from the south. I haven't been there since 1993 -- but spent a lot of time there- long story why Downtown used to be funky and fun for shooting... not sure what the story is these days. really good, cheap mexican food here El Sombrero - my fave and apparently still in favor with locals - I miss it. http://www.timeout.com/las-vegas/restaurants/venue/1%3A11715/el-sombrero here is an old shot of mine from red rock http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/48-states-project/25651290_9Dw44L#!i=2133090605k=zwXG8g9lb=1s=A Have fun! ann On 12/28/2013 13:09, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Anyone been to Las Vegas in recent memory? Know any good photo spots, in town, or out? Going with a friend in about a week (big electronic show), and haven't been there since I was about 15. I am not a gambler. I will visit the show for a while, but it's not really my thing. Googling I have found: Valley of Fire (red rock formations, 1 hour north), Goodsprings (ghost town, 30 minutes south), and in Las Vegas itself: a mock Venetian street with water and gondolas, a mock Eiffel tower, a mock Sphinx, and a neon sign boneyard (junk yard of old Las Vegas signs). Sometimes people on this list know where to shoot. Anything I've missed? Or shouldn't miss? Thanks in advance, Marnie aka Doe :-) Probably no one on this list has been there at all recently. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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GREAT! Thanks, Ann. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 12/28/2013 10:49:04 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, ann...@nyc.rr.com writes: Drive west on Charleston (route 159) to Red Rock Canyon early in the morning... It's about a 20 minute drive as I remember and there is a loop road with foot trails going off it and a vistors center with more info. It was my get away place when I was caring for Richard because I couldn't be gone long... then go back to town by continuing on 159 and possibly stop at Spring Valley ranch - 159 will bring you back to LV from the south. I haven't been there since 1993 -- but spent a lot of time there- long story why Downtown used to be funky and fun for shooting... not sure what the story is these days. really good, cheap mexican food here El Sombrero - my fave and apparently still in favor with locals - I miss it. http://www.timeout.com/las-vegas/restaurants/venue/1%3A11715/el-sombrero here is an old shot of mine from red rock http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/48-states-project/25651290_ 9Dw44L#!i=2133090605k=zwXG8g9lb=1s=A Have fun! ann On 12/28/2013 13:09, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Anyone been to Las Vegas in recent memory? Know any good photo spots, in town, or out? Going with a friend in about a week (big electronic show), and haven't been there since I was about 15. I am not a gambler. I will visit the show for a while, but it's not really my thing. Googling I have found: Valley of Fire (red rock formations, 1 hour north), Goodsprings (ghost town, 30 minutes south), and in Las Vegas itself: a mock Venetian street with water and gondolas, a mock Eiffel tower, a mock Sphinx, and a neon sign boneyard (junk yard of old Las Vegas signs). Sometimes people on this list know where to shoot. Anything I've missed? Or shouldn't miss? Thanks in advance, Marnie aka Doe :-) Probably no one on this list has been there at all recently. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
