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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!
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Leo Druker, Zeki Öztürk, nixter, Taylor.McBride™, and 137 other people added this photo to their favorites.
YuudaiSTI (49 months ago | reply)
I pictured this shot while walking around vegas. Too bad I diddnt have a camera last time I was there!
708718 (49 months ago | reply)
My city !!!
NEW YORK NEW YORK
cerebri (49 months ago | reply)
very interesting shot mate
Leo Druker (49 months ago | reply)
Outstanding processing.
www.bazpics.com (49 months ago | reply)
Liking the colours in the sky - very similar in colour to one of my HDR's from Leuven in Belgium :)
CrowGirl (49 months ago | reply)
Wow, at first I thought this was a composite of all sorts of NY photos. Is Vegas really this...ummmm...*can't find word*
Zeki Öztürk (49 months ago | reply)
This is beautiful. Very capture.
ydaci (49 months ago | reply)
Well if its any consolation when I was there last summer I saw quite a few photographers with their tripods by themselves and I envied them since I was on a wedding and couldn't venture away.But Las Vegas indeed is great for photography and other stuff as well :)
LightKan [deleted] (49 months ago | reply)
Another awesome shot Trey. Your take on the Bellagio would be interesting.
sseme (49 months ago | reply)
Lovely capture!
p.m.w (49 months ago | reply)
wow
Taylor.McBride™ (49 months ago | reply)
love all the lights!! the sky is very awesome too;)
glad you had fun!
Stuck in Customs (49 months ago | reply)
Thanks!
Marc Battaglia (49 months ago | reply)
You can always find a way to make something familiar different. Nicely done again!
Ernie Fischhofer (off & on w/ hockey season!) (49 months ago | reply)
Awesome capture Trey ... love the light-burst, all the extraordinary architecture & colors.
ZekaG (49 months ago | reply)
Another beauty!
vbecz (49 months ago | reply)
Viva Las Vegas!! another awesome picture Trey!!
antonioVi (Antonio Vidigal) (49 months ago | reply)
Great work. Well done !
Prashant_sh (49 months ago | reply)
Just Perfect.
Andrionni Ribo (49 months ago | reply)
i had a blast taking photos by myself on the vegas strip, too. the architecture, lights, and art are alluring.
Roi ~ I'm Nudist Photographer (49 months ago | reply)
Beautiful...!!!
Lisa Chu Photography (49 months ago | reply)
amazing. I love the sky. I haven't been there in 3 years since my last car accident there. I stayed in NY NY before, pretty decent hotel, but the sound of the roller coaster is annoying and insane since it's right in front of your windows. great processing. I can never process like that. You def have that special touch
A. Saleh (49 months ago | reply)
wow superb the camera is wonderful and the photographer :) add to this the fantastic HDR work
keep the good work my friend.
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Harlz_ (49 months ago | reply)
love that shot, awesome
babylaughter (49 months ago | reply)
I had that same thought years ago. It is one of the few things I enjoy about Vegas as I do not gamble nor smoke. I like the effect of the car lights in the street here. Are you going to shoot The Venetian? I wonder what the river looks like in HDR.
GR58 (49 months ago | reply)
Awesome work, as always!
Seracat (49 months ago | reply)
Spectacular!!!!!!!!!!
Olegna.NET (49 months ago | reply)
waah!! amazing!
Nathan White (49 months ago | reply)
The mirage of colours in the sky is great.
Pepeketua (49 months ago | reply)
Nice one! I think you did the right thin by taking nice photos and not waste your money in silly games :)
Kalle from China [deleted] (49 months ago | reply)
wonderful image
well done piture
light is faboulos
greetings from China
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Str1ke (49 months ago | reply)
Great shot !!! Love the look of the light trails. Vegas really lends itself to HDR , look forward to hope you have more shots of Vegas to come...
ajaystewartuk (49 months ago | reply)
amazing, looks like a level design for a game, good processing x
Dave Owens Photo (49 months ago | reply)
WOW your work just blows me away, the detail, colours and erm well everything is just outstanding. I can only dream of quality like this. Now I understand why you say your mum is proud ;). But seriously, you are one talented photog. Keep up the awesome work.
P.S. Thanks for your blog, you have kept me reading (which doesn't happen often) for ages and your awesome tutorials.
{John T} (49 months ago | reply)
This is simply brilliant. WOW!!!
Yatin_Gupta (49 months ago | reply)
Amazing !
fairytrixy (49 months ago | reply)
love it! just fab!
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fotophriendly (49 months ago | reply)
Cool night image...
Here's my take on it during the day... thru glass... in a moving car.
Paul Raptis (49 months ago | reply)
This capture is truly outstanding! One of the best I've seen!
Hot Flash Photography (49 months ago | reply)
Cool, Trey. Great choice on the long exposure. Excellent work, yet again.
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Sleepy~Steve (49 months ago | reply)
Amazing work as always! =) thanks for sharing.
Lixiviant (49 months ago | reply)
you are amazing man
susan_r4 (49 months ago | reply)
Awesome Trey!
Dani℮l (49 months ago | reply)
Cool!!!
cliffcphoto (49 months ago | reply)
great touch! ur HDRs are one of very Few i appreciate to see, how many exposures was this if u dont mind me asking? great work!
Lewosky (49 months ago | reply)
Great long exposure! I love the lights.
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StGrundy (49 months ago | reply)
CONGRATULATIONS ON MAKING EXPLORE!!!
Great job, my friend. You are what makes Flickr interesting!
*** KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK ***
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Alexander Ipfelkofer (49 months ago | reply)
I'll be sure to brush up on my HDR skills before the next Vegas trip! Nicely done!
colin.berry (49 months ago | reply)
awesome as always, Trey. what is the light in the top left corner?