"Beavertail Sunrise" ~ Beavertail cactus in Red Rock Canyon near Las Vegas, Nevada.  The sunrise-lit bloom has a backdrop of desert sunflowers and the sandstone walls of Calico Hills.
Vegas Neon Story No. 2
Vegas Neon Story No. 1
"Vegas Fountain Panoramic Story" ~ A grouping of three photos creates a psuedo panoramic image.  I hope you will read my detailed blog about these fountains.  The blog includes a great video as well.  Here's the link to the blog: Fountains Blog
Paris.Vegas Story No. 2
"French Fountain Story (Sepia)" ~ The pics on the left and right were taken of a fountain at the Paris Hotel in Vegas, and the center pic was taken at Forsyth Park in Savannah.

The Vegas fountain is a replica of La Fontaine de Mers. The original bronze fountain was designed and built by Jacob Ignaz Hittorf in 1836 in the Place de la Concorde, the largest square in Paris, France.

It is also very interesting to note that the design of the Savannah fountain is also thought to have been based on that same fountain in France.  In fact, Forsyth Park and the boulevard and park system in downtown Savannah was heavily inspired by 19th century Paris.

The Savannah fountain was constructed in 1858, while the Vegas fountain was built much more recently of course, I believe in 1999.

This collage is also available in B&W and color tinted.
"French Fountain Story (Color)" ~ The pics on the left and right were taken of a fountain at the Paris Hotel in Vegas, and the center pic was taken at Forsyth Park in Savannah.

The Vegas fountain is a replica of La Fontaine de Mers. The original bronze fountain was designed and built by Jacob Ignaz Hittorf in 1836 in the Place de la Concorde, the largest square in Paris, France.

It is also very interesting to note that the design of the Savannah fountain is also thought to have been based on that same fountain in France.  In fact, Forsyth Park and the boulevard and park system in downtown Savannah was heavily inspired by 19th century Paris.

The Savannah fountain was constructed in 1858, while the Vegas fountain was built much more recently of course, I believe in 1999.

This collage is also available in B&W and sepia.
"French Fountain Story (B&W)" ~ The pics on the left and right were taken of a fountain at the Paris Hotel in Vegas, and the center pic was taken at Forsyth Park in Savannah.

The Vegas fountain is a replica of La Fontaine de Mers. The original bronze fountain was designed and built by Jacob Ignaz Hittorf in 1836 in the Place de la Concorde, the largest square in Paris, France.

It is also very interesting to note that the design of the Savannah fountain is also thought to have been based on that same fountain in France.  In fact, Forsyth Park and the boulevard and park system in downtown Savannah was heavily inspired by 19th century Paris.

The Savannah fountain was constructed in 1858, while the Vegas fountain was built much more recently of course, I believe in 1999.

This collage is also available in color tinted and sepia.
"Yucca & Cactus No. 2" ~ Yucca intertwined with Cholla Cactus within the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area near Las Vega, Nevada.  

This image has been processed in the digital darkroom to simulate sepia toning.  Also see the Canyons Gallery for a sepia toned landscape photo of this beautiful area.
"Beavertail Sunrise" ~ Beavertail cactus in Red Rock Canyon near Las Vegas, Nevada. The sunrise-lit bloom has a backdrop of desert sunflowers and the sandstone walls of Calico Hills.
"Beavertail Sunrise" ~ Beavertail cactus in Red Rock Canyon near Las Vegas, Nevada.  The sunrise-lit bloom has a backdrop of desert sunflowers and the sandstone walls of Calico Hills.
"Beavertail Sunrise" ~ Beavertail cactus in Red Rock Canyon near Las Vegas, Nevada. The sunrise-lit bloom has a backdrop of desert sunflowers and the sandstone walls of Calico Hills.
See photo in original gallery.

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