Monday, October 31, 2011

Scrap Metal



I love street performers.  Laying their talent on the line for all to see.  This group was no exception.  The "Scrap Metal" trio jammed away on the Las Vegas strip , a junkyard symphony of plastic pails and metal drums, banging out a hypnotic beat.  What was great to see was how these artists were lost in their music, almost as much as the onlookers were taken by their passion.

Las Vegas, Nevada 10.2011

ShotSpecs: Canon EOS 50D | focal 27mm | ISO 1000 | shutter 1/40 | 22

Saturday, October 29, 2011

La Fontana


We stopped by this Italian fountain near "The Venetian" for a brief pause, admiring the tribute to Piazza San Marco, canals and gondoliers.  I must admit, once you allow yourself to step back from the point where grandeur meets gaudy, the accomplishments of Las Vegas theme casinos are quite incredible.  Attention to every detail, wrapped in a masterful process of squeezing as much from the consumer as possible - something to behold.

Las Vegas, Nevada 10.2011

ShotSpecs: Canon EOS 50D | focal 10mm | ISO 100 | shutter 1/5 | 22

Friday, October 28, 2011

Urban Cowboy


During our walkabout, we came across one of the coolest urban cowboys you will meet.  He was setup on a walkway arching over the Las Vegas strip, leaning back as he looked into the setting sun, playing his squeeze box.  When I gestured to him to capture his image, he smiled and said "yyyip" - and when I asked if he had an email address I could send the image to, his answer was a precise "nnnope".  We added some appreciation to his tin cup, and then moseyed off into the sunset.

Las Vegas, Nevada 10.2011

ShotSpecs: Canon EOS 50D | focal 15mm | ISO 100 | shutter 1/30 | 13

Sleepless


After a long day of travel across time zones, I was faced with the inevitable 3 a.m. wide eyed delirium.  Trying to get back to sleep, I found myself wandering my hotel room, grinning at the green neon from the street that was lighting the ceiling.  As I filled a drink of water, hoping that might do the trick, I noticed the intriguing effect of the side lighting in the mirror.  Of course, it was as good a time as any for a first self portrait.

Las Vegas, Nevada 10.2011

ShotSpecs: Canon EOS 50D | focal 17mm | ISO 250 | shutter 1/30 | f 4