Just Like I Pictured It

Being a New York City based photographer, I could approach New York, New York Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip in one of two ways: as a second rate copycat abomination to be avoided at all costs, or as an opportunity for fun. In truth, I think it is one of the most interesting and photogenic resort casinos on the Strip. As I mentioned yesterday, Las Vegas is not my thing, and it is no coincidence that I have never been there before, but I do appreciate the over-the-top, epic, overblown scale and design of its architecture and signage. Indeed, while I managed to walk nearly the entire Strip, I only wish I had the time to visit the “old” Las Vegas on Fremont Street for more of the old school, neon wattage. Many of the newer resorts are set so far away from the Strip they seem sedate by comparison.

But New York, New York attempts to crowd an entire City into a few acres and creates some fun scenes in doing so.

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  1. Dave DiCello

    24 Oct 2011

    This is so cool man, I love all the colors and the light trails, you nailed this.
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  2. Edith Levy

    24 Oct 2011

    You’re right Mark…Las Vegas is so over the top but it is fun. You did a great job with this shot. Love the light trails.

  5. Len Saltiel

    24 Oct 2011

    Not my kind of town either Mark but you have to appreciate the exaggerated effort they put into these places. Well seen and shot.
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  6. bob emmerich

    24 Oct 2011

    Fun shot. I was there in ’68. Wish I had the equipment and knowledge that I have now.

  7. Richard Bassett

    24 Oct 2011

    Very nice shot.
    Vegas is unique and everyone should see it once. But you didn’t miss anything on Fremont St but old joints pretending to be new joints, a cheesy overhead video awning and a free late night freak show. 😉

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