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“The Strip” (part of the Las Vegas Boulevard) in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA (2012)

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Deutsch: „The Strip“ (Abschnitt des Las Vegas Boulevards) in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Der Las Vegas Strip ist der bekannteste Abschnitt des Las Vegas Boulevard in Las Vegas. Er erstreckt sich über rund 6,8 Kilometer südlich der Innenstadt und ist weltberühmt für seine spektakulären Hotels, Casinos und Leuchtreklamen.
Seine Entwicklung begann in den 1940er Jahren mit dem Bau großer Resort-Hotels wie dem Flamingo Las Vegas. In den folgenden Jahrzehnten entstanden immer größere Themenhotels, darunter das Bellagio mit seinen berühmten Wasserspielen und das Caesars Palace im römischen Stil.
Der Strip steht für Entertainment im XXL-Format: Casinos, Shows, Konzerte, Luxusshopping und aufwendige Architektur prägen das Bild. Viele Gebäude greifen internationale Motive auf – von ägyptischen Pyramiden bis zum Eiffelturm.
Heutzutage ist der Las Vegas Strip eines der meistbesuchten Touristenziele der USA und Symbol für Glamour, Glücksspiel und nächtliche Lichterpracht in der Wüste Nevadas.
English: “The Strip” (part of the Las Vegas Boulevard) in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
The Las Vegas Strip is the most famous section of Las Vegas Boulevard in Las Vegas. It stretches for around 6.8 kilometers south of downtown and is world-famous for its spectacular hotels, casinos, and neon signs.
Its development began in the 1940s with the construction of large resort hotels such as the Flamingo Las Vegas. In the following decades, ever larger themed hotels were built, including the Bellagio with its famous water features and the Roman-style Caesars Palace. The Strip stands for entertainment in XXL format: casinos, shows, concerts, luxury shopping, and elaborate architecture characterize the scene. Many buildings feature international motifs – from Egyptian pyramids to the Eiffel Tower.
Today, the Las Vegas Strip is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the USA and a symbol of glamour, gambling and night-time lights in the Nevada desert.
Español: "The Strip» (tramo de Las Vegas Boulevard) en Las Vegas, Nevada, Estados Unidos
Français : "The Strip» (section du Las Vegas Boulevard) à Las Vegas, Nevada, États-Unis
Italiano: "The Strip» (tratto di Las Vegas Boulevard) a Las Vegas, Nevada, Stati Uniti d’America
Nederlands: "The Strip” (deel van Las Vegas Boulevard) in Las Vegas, Nevada, Verenigde Staten
Polski: "The Strip” (odcinek bulwaru Las Vegas) w Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Українська: «Стрип» (ділянка бульвару Лас-Вегас) у Лас-Вегасі, штат Невада, США
Tiếng Việt: Dải Las Vegas
Location
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United States Las Vegas ◁ Clark County ◁ Nevada ◁ United States ◁ North America
Depicts
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Las Vegas Strip – approximately 4 mile stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard in Paradise, Winchester, and Las Vegas in Nevada, United States, with many resorts, shows, and casinos
Inscription
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Electronic signage (1):
BILL’S GAMBLIN’ HALL & SALON
Electronic signage (2):
BALLEY
Electronic signage (3):
Paris
Technical Specifications
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18 mm, f/3.5, 1/30 s, ISO 1000
CameraCanon EOS 600D
Camera lensEF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Focal length18 mm
Exposure time1/30 s
Diaphragmf/3.5
ISO speedISO 1000
Aperture5.1 mm
Angular aperture
(Original image)		73.3°
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16.3 Mpx, 4860 × 3345 px 
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Size:411×283 mm514×354 mm823×566 mm1715×1180 mm2469×1699 mm
Distance:20 cm30 cm50 cm150 cm300 cm
File formatJPEG File Interchange Format
Bit depth8 Bit
File size10.0 MiB
Aspect ratio≈13:9
Color spacesRGB
AssessmentsFeatured picturesQuality imagesFeatured picturesFeatured pictures on WikipediaOne of the author’s top 12 photos of the year
Date Taken on 26 July 2012, 20:58
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Author
Dietmar Rabich (1962–)  wikidata:Q34788025
 
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Las Vegas, Las Vegas Strip, Nevada, The Strip, USA, …
Лас-Вегас, Невада, Architectural photography, Architecture, Architektur, Auto, Automobil, Available light, Available light photography, Bauwerk, Bild des Tages, Building, Bunt, Cityscape, Cityscape photography, Colorful, Eiffel Tower, Eiffelturm, Exzellentes Bild, Fahrzeug, Farbenfroh, Featured picture, Gebäude, Haus, Himmel, Himmelsfotografie, Landfahrzeug, Licht, Nacht, Nachtaufnahme, Nachtfotografie, Night, Night shot, Object, Objekt, Picture of the day, Qualitätsbild, Quality image, Reklame, Ruta Estatal de Nevada 604, Schild, Sign, Skyline, Skyscape photography, Stadt, Stadtbild, Stadtlandschaft, Stadtlandschaften-Fotografie, Stadtsilhouette, Tower, Trademarked, Transport, Turm, United States, United States of America, Vehicle, Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika, Verkehr, Wasserspiele, Water feature, Werbung, 2007, 2012, 2013
Object location36° 07′ 15″ N, 115° 10′ 20″ W Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo
Camera location36° 07′ 19.97″ N, 115° 10′ 16.01″ W Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo

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This image was selected as picture of the day on Vietnamese Wikipedia for 26 February 2015.
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For photographers

How do you take a photo like this?
To give you a little insight into how a photo like this was created, here are a few basic tips and tricks specifically related to this photo.
Basics

First, you should be aware that a good photo is taken by the photographer themselves. The focus is therefore on composition and creativity. At least when you are starting out, it is advisable to follow the rules of composition. The camera and lens are tools for creating the photo. Technically speaking, a photo is only as good as the tools allow it to be.

If creativity and high quality are important to you, you should say goodbye to fully automatic mode. However, individual automatic functions can be useful. It is better to make some camera settings consciously, so it is also important to use them selectively.

There are only a few basic parameters that affect a photo. These are aperture, exposure time and ISO value. The aperture determines the depth of field in the image. The wider the aperture is open, the less sharp the image will be, and vice versa. However, the aperture should only be closed as far as is absolutely necessary. The exposure time should be short enough to prevent the photo from being blurred. The shorter it is, the more likely it is that movement will be frozen. The ISO value determines how sensitive a sensor is to light. The higher it is, the more sensitive it becomes. (More precisely, the light signal is amplified.) However, this has a disadvantage, because as the ISO value increases, so does the noise.

You should be able to focus correctly on the camera. You don’t necessarily have to focus manually, but you should be able to select the appropriate focus fields yourself. Furthermore, the significance of the focal length and its effect on the photo should be actively selected. For example, a longer focal length results in a compression effect, which has its own image effect. Even when using a zoom lens, it can’t hurt to take a few steps forward or backward.

Of course, this is only a very brief overview. There are other influencing factors and parameters, but these cannot be conveyed in the brevity of this text.
Tips & Tricks
The night has its peculiarities. Some of the camera’s automatic functions no longer work or do not work correctly, especially the autofocus. Different light sources have different color temperatures, exposure times become longer, and higher ISO values lead to more noticeable noise. However, these challenges also present opportunities: light trails or light painting are possible, illuminated objects stand out from their surroundings, and a flashlight can be used to illuminate specific objects. Using the available light opens up many possibilities and offers scope for creative ideas.
▷ See also category: Night.
Nothing in the background should distract from the main subject. The viewer’s gaze should automatically fall on your subject and not on distracting details behind it. If your gaze “wanders” around the photo, the background is probably too busy. When taking the photo, move slightly to the left or right. Often, distracting elements will disappear immediately. Or open the aperture slightly to blur the background. Or change the perspective by moving lower or higher.
▷ See also category: Backgrounds.
The variety of colors is vast, and photos with a rich play of colors are attractive. However, there are also harmonious color combinations that are ideal. These include, for example, combinations of complementary colors such as red and green, or a warm-cool contrast such as reddish-orange and light blue. The combination of red and green is based on a color wheel in which the primary color red is opposite the secondary color green.
▷ See also category: Colorful.
The saying “less is more” means showing only what is really important in photography. A good photo does not need many elements. It needs a clear main subject, so decide on a main subject. Instead of showing a lot of the surroundings, get closer to the detail or choose a narrower frame.
Photography, psychology, and psychotherapy are closely linked because images have a direct effect on our emotional experience. The brain processes visual impressions faster than words. Even before we consciously interpret a photo, it activates the limbic system — our center for emotions.
Colors, light, perspective, and facial expressions influence our mood: warm colors have a stimulating effect, cool colors a calming one. A familiar face or a specific place can immediately trigger memories and associated emotions.
At the same time, the way we take photos reflects our inner world. The choice of subject and image composition can reveal unconscious themes. This is used in psychotherapy: photos help to express feelings, activate memories, and reflect self-image. Images thus become a bridge between emotion and language.
Postface
Photography is more than just technique — it’s your way of seeing the world.

Maybe you’re waiting for the “perfect” subject. For better light. For more time. But creativity doesn’t start with perfect conditions — it starts with curiosity. With the courage to look. With the decision to get started today.

The light in the morning tells different stories than the light in the evening. Shadows paint patterns on walls. Raindrops transform into tiny universes when viewed in macro. An ordinary street becomes a stage when you observe it patiently.

You don’t need the most expensive equipment. You need your eye. Ask yourself:

  • What do I overlook every day?
  • How does this moment feel?
  • What happens when I get closer — or further away?

Allow yourself to experiment. Play with perspectives. Crouch down. Take pictures against the light. Deliberately crop something out. Break the rules — after you know them. Not every picture has to be perfect. Every picture can be a step.

Creativity comes from doing. So get going. Capture what moves you. Show your view of the world — because no one else sees it the way you do.

Your camera is not a tool for perfection.
It is a tool for expression.

Photographs
You like this photograph? That pleases me very much! You would like to see more of my pictures? With pleasure.
Wikimedia Commons has a large number of my photographs available under a free license. This makes it easy for you and me. The license details are for each picture. The use is easier than you think, because in essence, this is just the attribution in the form I want. In addition, usage notes are listed for each picture. And if it does not fit, just ask. My contact information is also available with every photograph.
Maxims

Every photographer has maxims that guide him or her. Sometimes they exist consciously, sometimes unconsciously. So here is an attempt to formulate this maxim for my own photos:

  • I have to like the photos myself. Even if interests change over the course of time, this means that primarily subjects of personal interest are photographed. Subjects of secondary interest serve to increase knowledge and experiment with other techniques or subjects. Commissioned work with special design requirements is not carried out.
  • Free knowledge should be supported. The photos should support knowledge and education in every possible way. I see free knowledge as a valuable asset. There is no commercial interest and it would also stand in the way of creativity.
  • The joy of photography should be visible. Photography should be fun. Beautiful pictures should enable fantasy worlds. My photos should convey all of this.
  • Photos are only offered to third parties if they have been finally processed. The entire development process is carried out by me, from the choice of motif to post-processing. Changes of any kind by third parties are therefore not acceptable. Use is of course permitted subject to the license conditions.
  • The technically possible should be utilized. The equipment sets limits, but the photos should be taken within these limits. This also means that photos are usually taken in raw data format.
  • The photos are part of a creative process. From the idea to the choice of motif to post-processing, the creative process is utilized and the individual view is used to shape it.
  • The photos should serve as a model for others and arouse interest in photography. Photography has many facets, from documentation to artistic use. The special features of this medium are intended to arouse interest in photography and also photographic art.
  • The photos should have a positive effect. My hope is that the photos will help make the world a little bit better and have a positive impact on how we interact with each other. That is why I am particularly pleased when the photos are used for educational purposes or volunteer work.

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