From our years of developing flight simulation software, we’ve taken many photographs while traveling in-flight to airports, conventions, trade shows and more. Below are some of these arranged by topic.
Please note that this is a shortcut way to view the photographs from seven different articles that were recently published separately.
Every once in a while I like to experiment with high key black and white photos. A high key photo has most of the mid-tones removed, leaving only the darkest part.
There are basically three ways to do this:
Here are a few examples using all three techniques.
Typically, a photo that is very bright and has almost no shadows is considered to be high key.
Some of these images were processed in the darkroom using high contrast film (they’re from the 1970s) and others were adjusted digitally to make them brighter and to remove the shadows.
I’m happy with the results.
This work by Arnie Lee is licensed under a Attribution-No Derivatives (CC BY-ND 4.0)
From 1980 to 2012 we were part of the computer industry and would travel two or three times a year to Las Vegas to attend Comdex, Computer Electronics Show and other expos. When I was off the clock I’d often explore nearby Death Valley, Red Rock Canyon or Zion. Otherwise I would walk the Strip to visit the city’s many casinos.
There has always been intensive competition among the casinos vying to outdo each other to draw more gamblers and guests to their respective venues. I recall when the Mirage opened in 1990 it featured a huge, colored fire-breathing volcano to draw attention to its new facility. Not to be outdone, in 1998 when the Bellagio opened a few block away it showcased a huge gorgeous lake on which lighted water fountains danced to music to wave potential guests into its spacious casino.
Turn up your sound! I’ve recorded three of these exciting, picturesque fountain performances below for you to enjoy.
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The Bellagio is a great place to visit when you’re in Las Vegas.