Entering the Pyramid
I know people always harp on how campy Vegas is, but I think it's all totally cool. All the textures, the interior design, the layers of vision -- they all add up to some very interesting optics. I assume that most people that walk around these places in don't notice all the incredible design, but I know you guys do... just like me. I had unexpected free time one night, so I went out to occupy myself with a bit of exploration. I was staying at THE Hotel, and walked next door to the Luxor. Upon entering the complex from the bottom, I was greeted with this view of the inside of the pyramid.
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p.m.w, CreamySweetie ♥ ♥, zorroz, Eric Rousset, and 57 other people added this photo to their favorites.
Hishaam Siddiqi (52 months ago | reply)
Wow, I really like this!
Good job!
-Hishaam
1bluecanoe (52 months ago | reply)
THE Hotel is my fave in Vegas...and you're right, there's so much to shoot! I do get overwhelmed!
Alex Shahmiri (52 months ago | reply)
wow absolutely incredible! this looks insane, and the HDR is perfect on this shot. Your lighting with HDR is always absolutely incredible I must say
nellleo (52 months ago | reply)
mmmmmm....vegas....
Verticordia ( . . . ) (52 months ago | reply)
Wow excellent shot! Yeah, Vegas has some jaw dropping design work high quality stuff. I've only been there once. I haven't been in Luxor this is a wonderful shot of the interior.
cosmosvortex_2006 (52 months ago | reply)
Love the Luxor!
I've had many a good time there and taken some very fun shots there also.
Well done on this one sir!
Photomike07 / MDSimages.com (52 months ago | reply)
I always have a blast walking around Vegas. Great perspective!
CreamySweetie ♥ ♥ (52 months ago | reply)
WOW~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ♥ ♥ ♥
OH my GOD~~~ IT's SOOOOOOOO STUNNING~~!!!
I didn't know Luxor was THIS breathtakingly BEAUTIFUL until you captured it with your camera!!! ^______________^
Rahil. (52 months ago | reply)
nice prespective
p.m.w (52 months ago | reply)
Great work on this one Trey, good idea and a great story...it's really come alive.
Dave Zombie (52 months ago | reply)
Cool shot
p.m.w (52 months ago | reply)
Also nice hieroglyphs, I can't wait until you go to Egypt is that on your list? :)
ZekaG (52 months ago | reply)
Stunning...
Luis Marín (52 months ago | reply)
Awesome composition and light!
Eric Rousset (52 months ago | reply)
Nice perspective, well tone mapped
- Virgonc - (52 months ago | reply)
what an amazing place :))) Did u enjoy vegas? :)
Eye on World (.) (52 months ago | reply)
Very very nice
Simon Vogt (52 months ago | reply)
Perfection as always
lccwong (52 months ago | reply)
D3X......sick!
LizBallerPhotos (52 months ago | reply)
Interesting perspective.
shane.gooseman (52 months ago | reply)
Genial schön!
Y~L .... [deleted] (52 months ago | reply)
Interesting perspective with this angle of view , you're so lucky to make this one without anybody on here at this moment :))))
Great lighting on this HDR, Trey !!! Congrats ;-)
M.Rathmann (CLOSED) (52 months ago | reply)
Yes, Las Vegas does have a high level of visual appeal architecturally ... those slot machines are pretty flashy too. Really the diversity between each hotel on such a short strip of road is truly amazing. Great interior capture.
mmalaka (52 months ago | reply)
This is amazing shot my friend
well done
Thanks for sharing
David Delisio Photography (52 months ago | reply)
Love it in Vegas. I last went there in August to get married, yet again, from Germany. Because of the time change we walked around really early in the morning. It was pretty empty at 6am and I got some cool shots without all the people. If you get a chance watch the special features on the Oceans 13 dvd. They have one about how they design casinos to keep you in there. Alot of interesting things about lighting.
fayek (52 months ago | reply)
well dude, you should definatly come over and take an HDR of the actual pyramid ( among other really cool things here in egypt ) i'd love to see how it would turn out!
ViaMoi (52 months ago | reply)
Well done my friend.
seen on my contact's page.
iamguava - ไอแอมฝาหรั่ง (52 months ago | reply)
Incredible detail when viewed large
*Yεss* (52 months ago | reply)
Soooo perfect work, as every shot. Full of gorgeous details! Love it!
Móri (52 months ago | reply)
Great shot my friend
Greetings from Iceland
Welcome to visit my stream
R.o.b.e.r.t.o. (52 months ago | reply)
Wow!
D3x? Wooow!
Craig Stevens <castevens12> (52 months ago | reply)
Yeah the Luxor is awesome, albeit pretty old compared to a lot of the other hotels. I love it though
Don 47 (52 months ago | reply)
I was just there and this does capture the feel for inside the Luxor. You really should get a tilt shift lens to go with that d3x.
flickrized (52 months ago | reply)
spectacular
Stuck in Customs (52 months ago | reply)
thanks!
wishiwsthr (52 months ago | reply)
Vegas is awesome, and your skills do it justice
susan_r4 (52 months ago | reply)
Really cool shot Trey.....still can't understand how you get these great shots with no people in them....especially in Vegas!
HDeMovick (52 months ago | reply)
Nice shot. The wide angle looks great. How did you manage to get a shot off with no people in it. Your right, most people don't even bother looking at the architectural details!
leaky_tiki (52 months ago | reply)
Great photo! I saw it on explore today! :-{)>
adric1010 (52 months ago | reply)
wonderful work my friend!
ANVAR - RUSSIANTEXAN © (52 months ago | reply)
Outstanding wide-angle HDR!
Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8G ED AF-S perfectly compliments D3X!
la Princesse sur le Pois (52 months ago | reply)
nice shot!!!! :-)
Adrian World (52 months ago | reply)
I've been to Vegas about five times and can't believe that all that time I only took some three pictures. I'll promise I'll do better next time
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Mundomatic (52 months ago | reply)
Great shot. It really does look like a pyramid.
bapriver2009 (52 months ago | reply)
Great shot. Where are the people?
kre8ive2 (52 months ago | reply)
I am going to Vegas in July and will be checking out some of your spots. This is GREAT!
sally henny penny (52 months ago | reply)
The Luxor has to be one of the oddest buildings I've ever been in. It was pretty empty though, I think because it's so far down the strip.
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DP|Photography (52 months ago | reply)
stunning HDR. the lines, angle and colors and superb.
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almibag (52 months ago | reply)
Amazing capture and processing, looks superb!
Raymond Luxury Yacht (52 months ago | reply)
The Luxor is the best hotel ever. The inside of it is just so inspiring. It's not the best place to stay, but the view over the lobby is something else!
DurangoBeach (27 months ago | reply)
An excellent interior capture of our favorite destination for Cool Romance, High Adventure, and Hot Action. I like the nice subtle touch of HDR applied to this scene.
Officer Phil (12 months ago | reply)
Hi, I have modified this photo into a "virtual reality" format. You can find it on this page:
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Phil