My first visit to Vegas was in March ‘05 when I attended a photography seminar there.
In the evenings I would explore the city around the hotel. Roaming the streets, and taking it all in,
I was just in awe of the architecture and hyped by the vibe. I love Vegas!

The photographs in this gallery are essentially just record shots of what Vegas looked like.
Over-awed by the experience and with limited time, most of the photos are meant to record the wow!theyreallydothat!? impression it had on me, and to show family back home.

The evening rainfall made this dazzling symmetry possible.
Nikon D2x   /  Nikon 17-55mm f2.8

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Evening rain, a low viewpoint and an ultra-wide lens made this scene possible.
Nikon D2x  /  Nikon 17-55mm f2.8

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A view outside the Paris casino.
Nikon D2x  /  Nikon 17-55mm f2.8

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Outside the Paris casino.
Nikon D2x  /  Nikon 17-55mm f2.8

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Rome wasn’t built in a day either.
Nikon D2x  /  Nikon 17-55mm f2.8
(softening added in Photoshop)

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Some of the amazing interior of the Bellagio.
Nikon D2x  /  Nikon 17-55mm f2.8

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Nikon D2x  /  Nikon 17-55mm f2.8

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The cascading waterfal of flames in front of The Mirage.
Nikon D2x  /  Nikon 17-55mm f2.8

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Neon reflections in a shop-front window.
Nikon D2x  /  Nikon 17-55mm f2.8