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The Vegas Sphere.... ugh.

Been busy, on vacation and sick. Went to Vegas and thought that the outside of the new huge Sphere would be a great abstract, etc. photo. (No, I didn't see it inside.) I actually found all the unconnected LED spots quite visually unsettling. Here's two low mg cell phone photos - hence the noise - to show you. I didn't even bother to take out my good camera. I found it best about two blocks away - but then, there are buildings in the way.

If anyone can take some good photos of the exterior, more power to you. I can't - or I guess, not willing to try.

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You're right about it being unsettling. Reminds me of a Lite Brite totally covered with one color. Lol! Sorry to hear of you being sick on your vacation. Hope you recover quickly.

Lite Bright Ugly Sweater for the Season

Self portrait Dean? Or perhaps something you purchased for one of the kids?

LOL!!!

Well, that singular color is simply just how I captured it as it usually changes colors and moves. I wasn't going to wait around to get a better multicolored image.
Thanks. I almost never get the flu or really sick but this year's flu is brutal. (I didn't get the flu shot. I will from now on since I'm not getting younger.)

You first photo needs to be a gif file that slowly moves in a small circle. I can see why you're sick.

I do find it an interesting challenge...perhaps, with a super long lens or something in the 10-15mm range.

haha. Yeah, it's the sphere's fault I got sick right after I saw it!!!

Whether it's the photo or in person, it's just visually disorienting to me.

Wow, that first one really does my head in. I can see how you found it unsettling (if not nauseating...).
I guess this will act as a reminder of the time you were sick - talk about a connection with an image :-)

It's a shame you didn't capture something further away, although I'm guessing we could get an idea of the sphere by searching online.

It was my last few hours there and I was leaving late night after my friend left town. I was only walking and still hadn't eaten dinner..oh the excuses are endless! lol Want more???