From the fun and party filled Las Vegas…here is an HDR of the Venetian Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip! Las Vegas is a paradise for adults that like to get away and have fun…but it should also be noted as a key spot for HDR photography! I must admit, there is probably an HDR every step you take in Vegas! Colors, Lights, Hotels…its all there to photograph. The big issue is people. We just came back from a 3 day visit and it was the peak of summer holidays! My only option is early morning photo time! This shot was my target. I had been to the Venetian and knew it was perfect for HDR. I set my alarm this Saturday for 4:30 AM. I awoke and looked outside…wow! The streets were packed and filled with people…time to go back to bed! I gave myself another hour of sleep and was up now at 5:30 AM. The sun was coming up and I figured all the party people will be passed out or asleep at this time! I looked outside and it was getting quiet. I jumped in a cab and hit the Venetian. I asked the cabbie was is the quietest time in Vegas….he said 8 AM. …although I thought 6 AM was not bad!
This location at the Venetian is located right next to the registration. Here you can find this amazing hallway and meeting area you can see ahead with a beautiful fountain. All just waiting for HDR photographers!! LOL I had to people dodge many times, but it wasn’t too bad. Some exposures were long and any people involved…just disappeared! I shot the hotel for about 90 minutes and made my walk back down the strip. I post a few more shots from here soon. I’d say any shot here was a great one. If you have been here and photographed it…you know well! Viva Las Venetian!!
Talke Photography Settings:
Camera: Nikon D300
Lens: Nikon 12-24 f/4
Setting: Aperture Mode
Focal Length: 14.0mm
ISO: 200
Exposure: HDR 5 exposures (+2 to -2)
Aperture: f/16
Gear: Tripod
Post Process: Adobe CS4, Photomatix, Viveza, Color Efex Pro
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From the super photogenic hotel…the Venetian in Las Vegas…this is the entry area. Quite stunning! I has posted other shots form here and for this one as well…had to people dodge for a while! I have never stayed here…but hear it is wonderful! I miss all the lights and people after leaving Vegas. Each time I go, I see more and more potential photographs. That means more visits! Now Photoshop World in Vegas one year sounds like a plan! =) On a side note..I processed this with Photomatix. I chose Photomatix over NIK’s HDR Efex Pro for the first time! In my opinion, any photo with a high amount of golden tones may have to be put through Photomatix. NIK’s version of this shot was not as good. Of course your choice. Once in a blue moon I may still use Photomatix. Have fun!
