Is it a sad thing to say that one of the most fun things I did in Vegas was walk around by myself and take photos? Yes, I think that sounds kinda sad.
But it’s true! What a great place for photography. The lights are insane, the textures are off-the-wall, and everywhere you look is a feast for the eyes. It’s also a real challenge to try to get everything just right in the photo. With so many light levels working against one another on your sensor, it takes a bit to get it right.
I just finished recording another podcast today with Jim Goldstein from EXIF and Beyond. Whenever that one comes online, I’ll share it with y’all. We talked a lot about HDR and how it can best be used. I usually dial it up or down based on the photo, and this one, like my others, follows the steps in my HDR Tutorial. I can’t think of a better situation for HDR than Vegas at night. I look forward to getting more time in Vegas to go take photos of the other casinos hotels. If you guys have any special requests, be sure to put them in the comments!
May 4th, 2009 00:56 | Matthew
You did a great job on the HDR with this one. You wouldn’t happen to have any of the uh….”dancers”?
May 4th, 2009 00:57 | Corey Ann
WOW!!!!!!!!!!! This is really awesome!!! Is that big ball the sun?? Great job!
May 4th, 2009 00:59 | Nathalie Dale
This picture is well done, it is awesome!
May 4th, 2009 01:06 | Cate
I can beat you – I spent my 30th birthday walking around Vegas taking pictures…
Is that a street light exploding in the corner? Love the gradient of colors in the sky
May 4th, 2009 01:11 | LaWatha Wisehart
Far and away the best shot of NY NY that I’ve seen. Love that sky in the background. If you happen to get over to The Venetian, I’d love to see what you come up with.
May 4th, 2009 01:20 | Corinne Thomas
Love the picture, and I will humbly take you up on your offer for special requests. I’d love to see a picture of the Luxor with its light shooting up at night. I think it would look stunning with your touch.
May 4th, 2009 01:21 | Steve
kick ass. i bet you got some looks setting up ur tripod the sidewalk. haha.
May 4th, 2009 01:32 | Dale Stockton
Another awesome capture Trey, thanks for sharing, love all the lights you magic works again.
May 4th, 2009 01:35 | Neka
It is not a sad thing, that is all I did with my fiance my first and only time in Vegas, and the funnest thing. You do not need to drink or gamble, to have fun. Well done on the picture.
May 4th, 2009 01:46 | Arup Maity
nice one….. how about some HDR magic at the Fountains of Bellagio, if you get time that is.
May 4th, 2009 01:54 | Ahba Tay
LOVE IT! just wondering what is that big ball of light???
May 4th, 2009 02:42 | Shayan Sanyal
Nice – crazy shot of the NY, NY hotel.
May 4th, 2009 03:12 | Dan S.
Great shot once again. As i’m still relatively new to digital photography and HDR i’m very grateful that you include the EXIF information, as it helps me to learn more about taking greaat pictures at different scenarios. Thanks for the continues supply of wonderful pictures and tutorials and reviews!!
May 4th, 2009 07:53 | Richard Uchytil
Awesome! I love it!!!
May 4th, 2009 09:18 | Stuck In Customs
Cool – thanks yall!
That big ball of light is the street light hanging out over the city. The HDR technique made it nice and radiant. The streakiness comes from the lens, and the smoothness comes from Noiseninja.
May 4th, 2009 09:29 | Michelle
That’s what I would do – wander around taking photos
This one is just WOW!
May 4th, 2009 09:42 | Suzanne Williams
Would love to see what you can do with the Belliago water dance..this is an awesome shot Trey love it..
May 4th, 2009 10:04 | Linda S King
I would have done something about the red in the shot; it seems to be bleeding out some. Ooh, that sounded gross, didn’t it? But I think you know what I mean. -Fenraven
May 4th, 2009 10:07 | Sathya Sayee
How about the Bellajio fountain show? BTW, the picture looks awesome.
May 4th, 2009 10:21 | casusan
oh wowee! Love this Trey! Super good!
May 4th, 2009 10:49 | Zim
This is one of my faves!
Great photo.
May 4th, 2009 15:47 | nzm
Not sad at all – I walked up and down the strip, taking photos for 2 nights in a row, until 3am each time!
May 4th, 2009 20:24 | Scott Webb
I did the same thing in vegas, except I did it at 6am and it was light. Next time I’ll be going out all night! lovin it! and I’ll be in the bone yard!
May 5th, 2009 12:20 | Michael Dunn
Here are some similar shots from last March (2008).
http://www.dunnsphotography.com/mygalleries/LV/index.html
May 6th, 2009 13:17 | Mike Criss
Wow, love it. I took a shot of New York, New York from a different angle. Wish I would have taken 3 exposures, I already had my tripod set up…darn.
http://www.akphotograph.com/Alaska%20Blog/?p=259
May 14th, 2009 04:48 | tom
Just wanted to let you know that we used this and linked to your Flickr. Your photos are incredible! http://matadorlife.com/my-hometown-in-500-words-las-vegas-nv/
May 14th, 2009 09:39 | kermode
Heh, your keywords in the image says “Las Vegas
Nevada”
June 14th, 2009 19:48 | Crystal Humphrey
Outstanding, as are all of your photographs.