Went to Vegas this last weekend with the SO. We intentionally didn’t have enough time to do everything, but we both ended up wishing that we had taken time off during the week to spend more time there.
We spent time wandering around The Strip in Las Vegas for several hours, soaking up the tourist attractions and getting to view the architecture and sights of the city. I’d never done that before, nor had Stephanie.
As we spent a lot of time in-doors, the lighting was really abysmal for photography. I did collect a few good photos even if they started underexposed. Thanks to the magic of Photoshop CS3 and Camera RAW, I was able to do some fantastic post production work. However good the photography works out, in the end, it really does not make up for proper illumination. I still ended up throwing out several photos that would have been cool to have taken had I been able to provide proper lighting.
If you are looking for a romantic resort in Las Vegas that is off the strip and caters to a somewhat more relaxed, less “party all night long” atmosphere, then Green Valley Ranch Resort/Spa is the place for you. We found these picturesque cushioned benches/blocks a very relaxing place to hang out after walking the strip. So relaxing, we fell asleep on them.
But, if you go, make sure that you have more than just 2 days. There is so much to do at the resort that you can’t possibly do it all in a 48 hour stay. And if you want to take in activities within Las Vegas (we went to Cirque Du Soliel – Mystere), well… forget about it.
If you look carefully, you can see the photographer’s reflection in this composition. This fabricated waterfall captured my imagination. I took half a dozen or more photos of the thing, but I just couldn’t find the perspective that I felt emodied it’s essence. This is the best of the photos. This glass encased building is the spa, where “spa treatments” take place. We didn’t participate in any treatments, we had no time. And I’ve tried the mud baths and body wraps before. I find them somewhat silly and unhelpful.
After leaving the resort, we took lunch with my best friend who happens to live in Las Vegas. Originally, I thought that perhaps Stephanie would be unaware that I was doing the introduction as a sort of “meet the family” get together (my best friend is essentially the closest family I have, he’s like the brother I never had.) After we got back in to the rental car and headed towards the airport, she asked how she did. I guess I wasn’t as subtle or sly as I thought I was. (Everyone got along famously as far as I can tell, which is excellent.)
This Friday I plan to go watch a friend of mine DJ. It’s an anniversary for him dating back to the origin of a music movement that he and some friends pioneered. Sadly, I’m not a big fan of “drum and base” or “2step” or “regge” all of which are the roots from which his style and sound spring from. I don’t really expect to like the music, but I figured I could go and show some moral support, hang out with a high school buddy I’ve not seen in a long time, take some photos and just generally catch up. Expect picts when I get back.
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