115-Degree Shots from Vegas

The following photos were taken in a hot (but dry hot!) Las Vegas between July 11-15, 2010.

Crystals Shopping Mall, CityCenter. Nikon D3S, ISO 800, f/4.5, 1/80s.

The Venetian. Nikon D3S, ISO 6400, f/5, 1/100s.

The Palazzo. Nikon D3S, ISO 1600, f/2.8, 1/40s.

The Aria. Nikon D3S, ISO 12800, f/2.8, 1/1600s.

The Tower Suites entrance at the Wynn. Nikon D3S, ISO 8000, f/3.2, 1/40s.

The Tower Suites entrance at the Wynn. Nikon D3S, ISO 5000, f/4.5, 1/80s.

Crystals Shopping Mall, CityCenter. Nikon D3S, ISO 1600, f/4, 1/60s.

The Aria. Nikon D3S, ISO 12800, f/22, 1/20s.

Crystals Shopping Mall, CityCenter. Nikon D3S, ISO 800, f/6.3, 1/160s.

Lightning on a Southwest Flight. Nikon D3S, ISO 8000, f/2.8, 1/10s.

White chocolate and bing cherry pancakes at The Tableau Restaurant in Tower Suites, Wynn. Nikon D3S, ISO 800, f/4.5, 1/125s.

Crystals Shopping Mall, CityCenter. Nikon D3S, ISO 800, f/4.5, 1/80s.

The Wynn Tower Suites. Nikon D3S, ISO 2500, f/3.5, 1/50s.

Encore. iPhone 4, ISO 125, f/2.4, 1/15s.

The Wynn. Nikon D3S, ISO 4000, f/3.5, 1/50s.

Crystals Shopping Mall, CityCenter. Nikon D3S, ISO 800, f/4, 1/50s.

The Aria. Nikon D3S, ISO 800, f/2.8, 1/25s.

Cirque du Soleil O at Bellagio, opening curtain. iPhone 4, ISO 640, f/2.4, 1/15s.

Fashion Show Mall bridge. Nikon D3S, ISO 2000, f/2.8, 1/30s.

Dessert at the Wazuzu at the Encore. iPhone 4, ISO 100, f/2.4, 1/15s.

Veer Tower at CityCenter. Nikon D3S, ISO 6400, f/4, 1/60s.

Super Big Win on Super Jackpot Party slot machine, the Aria. iPhone 4, ISO 100, f/2.4, 1/15s.

Crystals Shopping Mall, CityCenter. Nikon D3S, ISO 800, f/3.2, 1/40s.

Preparing for final descent to Baltimore. Nikon D3S, ISO 12800, f/2.8, 1/30s.

Crystals Shopping Mall, CityCenter. Nikon D3S, ISO 800, f/3.2, 1/40s.

Finale of Sirens of TI show at Treasure Island. Nikon D3S, ISO 4000, f/4, 1/60s.

Crystals Shopping Mall, CityCenter. Nikon D3S, ISO 4000, f/4.5, 1/80s.

20 July 2010 in Scott's Photos No comments

Shot of the Day

A dusk shot of the new Aria resort in Las Vegas. 1/1600 second exposure at 12,800 ISO, f/2.8.

20 July 2010 in Scott's Photos No comments

Shot of the Day

I captured this nighttime shot of nearby lightning as my flight was descending into Baltimore. The darkness outside was punctuated by periodic flashes of bright light, rippling through the clouds below us. This photo is a 1/10-second exposure shot with a Nikon D3S at ISO 8000.

20 July 2010 in Scott's Photos No comments

Shots of the Day: Foxy!

My house is surrounded by a nature preserve, which means my neighbors consist not only of people, but also trash-raiding raccoons, honking geese, belching toads, deer, rabbits, snakes, and foxes too.

Before my house was constructed, I remember walking the lot one evening and seeing a family of foxes appear from the woods. They walked towards me on the freshly-cleared soil, as if to let me know that the land was still theirs, even if I held a title to it. Years have gone by since then, and they have held true to their word; I frequently see foxes mingling about.

A new generation of foxes was born this spring, and with each generation, they have become progressively tamer. When I arrived home from work this evening, two newly-born foxes were sitting casually in the grass. One was right by the street, and unfazed by passing cars. The pup looks a bit scraggly.

Of course, no wild animal is really tame, and I worry that this litter of foxes does not possess any fear of humans. Between careless cars, domesticated dogs, and curious children, these pups could be at risk.

16 June 2010 in Scott's Photos No comments

Shot of the Day: Blueberry Pancakes

6 June 2010 in Scott's Photos No comments

Shots of the Day: Banana Chocolate Muffins

I’ve been feeling under the weather the past couple days. I baked up some homemade banana chocolate muffins tonight, and they’re hitting the spot better than chicken soup would.