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Photo of the Day ~ Shades of Grey Category ~ July 26, 2007

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Welcome To Fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada
by Sherri Aagenes (peacesheri) 
Camera:
Sony Cyber Shot DSC-F828
Location:
Las Vegas, Nevada
 
United States of America

Photographer Notes:
The famous "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign is a Las Vegas landmark created in 1959 by Betty Willis and Ted Rogich. Willis received a whopping $4,000 for her work! These days,$4,000 is the amount of a winning $1dollar royal flush on a slot machine!


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Linn Smith commented on July 26, 2007 01:32:
Being captured in B/W highlights the sign more than usual - congratulations on your POTD!
Kirsten Kjaer commented on July 26, 2007 03:30:
Fantastic night shot, Sherri. And absolutely perfect in B/W. Congratulations!
Glenn Urquhart commented on July 26, 2007 08:05:
Excellent tones and lighting!!!
Patrice Cigallio Wesa commented on July 26, 2007 10:14:
Enjoyed the storyline that accompanied the image of your B&W sign. Congratulations on your POTD win today, Sherri!
Gary Burke commented on July 26, 2007 11:39:
Excellent! Congrats on POTD!
Gary Burke commented on July 26, 2007 11:39:
Excellent! Congrats on POTD!
Tom Briggs commented on July 26, 2007 14:04:
I feel as if I am looking at 1959, Sherri. Great B&W and congrats on your POTD
Barbara Socor commented on July 26, 2007 22:53:
Very well seen Sherri! Your choice of B/W & tint really does give it a late 50s feel.....really fine work! Congrats.
Cheryl Tessens commented on July 26, 2007 23:41:
A step back into time...a truly wonderful capture!Congratulations!
Helen McHugh commented on July 27, 2007 17:37:
A nice nostalgic capture of this iconic landmark, Sherri! Congratulations!


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