August 24th, 2021 at 11:03:59 PM
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Okay, I put the Bellagio Conservatory in the top spot.
At least for now, I removed the Big Elvis show rather than the Fashion Show. I think it's a curiosity—most people have never been able to see a fashion show. And it's free.
Since the list was getting unwieldy, I split the top ten list onto its own page.
At least for now, I removed the Big Elvis show rather than the Fashion Show. I think it's a curiosity—most people have never been able to see a fashion show. And it's free.
Since the list was getting unwieldy, I split the top ten list onto its own page.
August 25th, 2021 at 1:03:17 AM
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Just FYI, I think your description of the FSE light show is out of date; it has been upgraded since 2004 (like within the last 3 years or so ) and now boasts not 12.2 million lights but 49.3 million lights (although only 16.4 million pixels [49.3 / 3]. Details here: https://vegasexperience.com/downtown-insider/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-viva-vision-canopy-upgrade/
August 25th, 2021 at 2:07:49 AM
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Whoops, I'd been meaning to update that and kept forgetting. Thanks for the reminder. I just updated and reworded the whole thing from scratch. I also changed the picture, which had been there for nearly 20 years, predating even the 2004 upgrade.
August 25th, 2021 at 5:50:03 AM
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It's kind of obvious, but what about an entry for "Strip Architecture" in the top 10 ?
The Pyramid, the Castle, and the NYNY skyline are with-in about 1/2 mile of each other. Another mile further up the Strip and you have the Eiffel tower.
The Pyramid, the Castle, and the NYNY skyline are with-in about 1/2 mile of each other. Another mile further up the Strip and you have the Eiffel tower.
Like the castle in its corner In a medieval game;
I foresee terrible trouble And I stay here just the same
August 25th, 2021 at 5:57:25 AM
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That's a good idea. I'd ask which one you want me to drop, but I know you'd say the Fashion Show.
I could list 11 things even though it's a Top Ten list, giving readers a bonus. Or I could have Top Ten things on the Strip, and Top Ten things downtown. Hmm...
BTW, I was able to find the pic I took of the conservatory over a decade ago, to grace the page. I actually liked it better than any of the stock photos I found.
I did write to a photographer whose pic of the glass ceiling I liked, inquiring about licensing it. If that's a no-go then I have a backup photo I plan to buy.
I could list 11 things even though it's a Top Ten list, giving readers a bonus. Or I could have Top Ten things on the Strip, and Top Ten things downtown. Hmm...
BTW, I was able to find the pic I took of the conservatory over a decade ago, to grace the page. I actually liked it better than any of the stock photos I found.
I did write to a photographer whose pic of the glass ceiling I liked, inquiring about licensing it. If that's a no-go then I have a backup photo I plan to buy.
August 25th, 2021 at 6:33:14 AM
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I think it is hard to get a good picture of the Bellagio Lobby Glass Ceiling display because of the lighting and perspective.


Like the castle in its corner In a medieval game;
I foresee terrible trouble And I stay here just the same
August 25th, 2021 at 6:40:02 AM
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I think i saw that one, but it's not nearly as good as some others. Too dark.
I hope that's a public domain photo (i.e., that you're not violating copyright).
I hope that's a public domain photo (i.e., that you're not violating copyright).
August 25th, 2021 at 6:47:25 AM
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MBJ:
That is a photo I took, so I think I am OK copywrite-wise ! I agree that it is not a great picture.
That is a photo I took, so I think I am OK copywrite-wise ! I agree that it is not a great picture.
Like the castle in its corner In a medieval game;
I foresee terrible trouble And I stay here just the same
August 25th, 2021 at 7:24:54 AM
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MBJ, I just wanted to say that your Easy Vegas site is an awesome Vegas resource! I wish there was something like this back in the 90's when I first started going to Vegas.
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August 25th, 2021 at 7:49:48 AM
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Whoops, now that I'm embarrassed that I dissed it. Sorry. It's certainly not bad, but there are better. Kind of like how Pete Best wasn't a bad drummer, Ringo was just "magic", as Paul McCartney put it. Here's the one I'd like to use.Quote: JohnnyQThat is a photo I took, so I think I am OK copywrite-wise ! I agree that it is not a great picture.
Thanks so much! My goal is to make a truly useful resource, packed with stuff you can't get anywhere else.Quote: JoemanMBJ, I just wanted to say that your Easy Vegas site is an awesome Vegas resource! I wish there was something like this back in the 90's when I first started going to Vegas.