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Las Vegas II

(Intro from Las Vegas I)

Las Vegas– or as I think of it, Disney on Steroid– for adults has always been the kind of place that was a gas for three or four days. That coincided with the length of time I spent for years at Photoshop World. God knows why they wanted me there. Possibly as comic relief. I mean I’m the kind of guy who hates sitting at any computer. Still don’t know how to really use my iPhone and even have troubles with microwave ovens.

Thus I had no interest in learning anything at these conferences. I did my talks, met with friends, and had a lot of time to go out shooting for myself. 

All over American there has been homogenization of our cities. You could be dropped down in most cities in the country and have no idea where you are. Not so in Las Vegas. The whole place is unapologetically screaming, “This is Las Vegas and we’re bigger, better, and brighter than any other place!”

Who ever heard of a place where taxis don’t cruise for fares–they wait at hotels and casinos. You have to go find them. 

Walking is the best way to see Vegas. The crowds are all tourists; basically everybody is a tourist. The locals live elsewhere. Nobody can afford to actually live in Vegas (Henderson, a suburb, was at one point the fastest growing community in the known universe.)

The buildings are breathtaking masterpieces of overstatement. Grandiose is the keyword and minimalism an unknown word here.

Beautiful showgirls, great entertainment, amazing food, eccentricity is the norm, and a graveyard of neon signs, shooting ranges, canopied streets (Fremont). Details of the airport are visible from your hotel room, but the cab ride there will astound you.

I don’t gamble much, don’t drink at all, and I still have a great time in Vegas.

But after three or four days in Vegas the soul cries out for normalcy.

Building Reflection, Sunset, Las Vegas
Building Reflection, Sunset, Las Vegas
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Detail of Chandelier, Las Vegas
Detail of Chandelier, Las Vegas
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Building with Distorted Reflection, Las Vegas
Building with Distorted Reflection, Las Vegas
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Conference, People Waiting, Las Vegas
Conference, People Waiting, Las Vegas
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Window Cleaner Silhouette, Las Vegas
Window Cleaner Silhouette, Las Vegas
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Architectural Angles, Las Vegas
Architectural Angles, Las Vegas
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Architectural Angles Close-up, Las Vegas
Architectural Angles Close-up, Las Vegas
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Giant Eraser, Las Vegas
Giant Eraser, Las Vegas
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Buildings and Canopy, Las Vegas
Buildings and Canopy, Las Vegas
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Empty Landing, Staircase, Las Vegas
Empty Landing, Staircase, Las Vegas
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Hotel Room, View of Airport, Las Vegas
Hotel Room, View of Airport, Las Vegas
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Silhouette Against Red, Las Vegas
Silhouette Against Red, Las Vegas
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Facade of Curved Building, Las Vegas
Facade of Curved Building, Las Vegas
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Pool, Cabana, Crowd, Las Vegas
Pool, Cabana, Crowd, Las Vegas
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Facade with Boats in Front, Las Vegas
Facade with Boats in Front, Las Vegas
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Silhouette with Reflection, Las Vegas
Silhouette with Reflection, Las Vegas
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Blonde with Arms Up, Las Vegas
Blonde with Arms Up, Las Vegas
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Torso of Woman 1, Las Vegas
Torso of Woman 1, Las Vegas
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Torso of Woman 2, Las Vegas
Torso of Woman 2, Las Vegas
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Silhouette of Couple on Staircase, Las Vegas
Silhouette of Couple on Staircase, Las Vegas
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Woman with Tongue Out, Las Vegas
Woman with Tongue Out, Las Vegas
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Woman in Magenta Shoes
Woman in Magenta Shoes
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Cowgirl in Arcade 1, Las Vegas
Cowgirl in Arcade 1, Las Vegas
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Cowgirl in Arcade 2, Las Vegas
Cowgirl in Arcade 2, Las Vegas
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Man's Head Painted, Las Vegas
Man's Head Painted, Las Vegas
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Girls in Lobby Kidding Around, Las Vegas
Girls in Lobby Kidding Around, Las Vegas
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Girl Writing on Wrist, Las Vegas
Girl Writing on Wrist, Las Vegas
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Two Girls Dancing, Las Vegas
Two Girls Dancing, Las Vegas
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Girls Running Through Hotel, Las Vegas
Girls Running Through Hotel, Las Vegas
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Three Men (Really), Las Vegas
Three Men (Really), Las Vegas
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Yellow Building, Man, Ladder, Las Vegas
Yellow Building, Man, Ladder, Las Vegas
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Couple about to Kiss, Las Vegas
Couple about to Kiss, Las Vegas
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Detail Buildings, Yellow and Blue, Las Vegas
Detail Buildings, Yellow and Blue, Las Vegas
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Three People Laughing, Las Vegas
Three People Laughing, Las Vegas
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Man in Triangle of Light, Las Vegas
Man in Triangle of Light, Las Vegas
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Two Women, Not Cops, Las Vegas
Two Women, Not Cops, Las Vegas
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Water, Spray, Building, Las Vegas
Water, Spray, Building, Las Vegas
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People, Water, Spray, and Building, Las Vegas
People, Water, Spray, and Building, Las Vegas
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Reflections in Water, Las Vegas
Reflections in Water, Las Vegas
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Red Band, Yellow and Blue Building, Las Vegas
Red Band, Yellow and Blue Building, Las Vegas
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Woman Tipping Man, Las Vegas
Woman Tipping Man, Las Vegas
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Lobby with Light Patterns, Las Vegas
Lobby with Light Patterns, Las Vegas
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Man Looking over Balcony, Las Vegas
Man Looking over Balcony, Las Vegas
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Water Frozen in Air, Las Vegas
Water Frozen in Air, Las Vegas
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Kitchen Behind Glass, Las Vegas
Kitchen Behind Glass, Las Vegas
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Two Runners, Las Vegas
Two Runners, Las Vegas
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Pedestrians Through Glass, Las Vegas
Pedestrians Through Glass, Las Vegas
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Shouting Man, Las Vegas
Shouting Man, Las Vegas
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Projected Head at Pool Show, Las Vegas
Projected Head at Pool Show, Las Vegas
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End of Las Vegas II_las-vegas-17I8Am8The8Christ8Las8Vegas
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