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Funny Signs: Las Vegas


Funny Signs: Las Vegas
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Copyright: Chris Jules (chrisJ) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4181 W: 407 N: 6449] (41275)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-11
Categories: Humorous
Camera: Pentax Me Super, Pentax 28mm f:2,8, Fuji 100, Polarizer ø28mm
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): funny signs fridays theme july3rd [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-07-03 2:56
Viewed: 369
Points: 30
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The lower part of this sign reads "Chocolate Lounge. Cactus Garden"

Taken at the 'Ethel M' chocolate factory, & cactus garden, in Las Vegas.

"For an all-out chocolate experience, visitors must check out the Ethel M Chocolate Factory and Botanical Cactus Gardens, which also includes an Ethel’s lounge.

Located in Henderson, Ethel M Chocolate Factory and Cactus Gardens is quite the adventure. Only 15 minutes away from the Strip, it attracts more than 700,000 tourists a year. Guests get to see chocolates being made, sample gourmet treats and meander through the maze of paths at the Botanical Cactus Gardens at no charge.

“Our chocolate factory and cactus garden provides a non-traditional tourist attraction for visitors to Las Vegas, a good alternative to the standard Las Vegas Strip,” said John Haugh, president of Mars Retail Group..."

"...So how did these two different kinds of attractions come together?

“Forrest Mars was passionate about both chocolate and gardening, including cacti,” said Haugh. “The opening of both the factory and the botanical garden was a natural extension of those two passions.”

The cactus garden features a breathtaking display of Christmas lights during the holiday season."

Source: Vegas.com

The cactus at right might be a joshua tree? I'm not sure.
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  • suzy Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 426 W: 38 N: 1261] (4336)
  • [2009-07-03 3:54]
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hello Chris,

definitely 2 charming passions.. who doesn't like chocolate!
gardening am not sure:) this is great post for the theme,
the deep blue and green looks so good together here, very nice
combination, the light/ shadow of the fence, the christmas lights
still there I guess or it looks like cactus around the sign board!
very original idea and presentation.. superb!

have a nice WE
suzy

Hi Chris
good outdoor advertising
great effect of the sky and background
perfectly composed
ciao
have nice week end
Lucio

Boa tarde Chris
Chocolates...great sign...so happy and with a fantastic sky. A very happy photo.
Have a good We
My regards
Teresat

Hi Chris,

Nice contribution to the theme. Good POV to include both the sign and the interesting cactus to the right. Dissimilar attractions for sure, but it apparently works.

TFS,
Werner

Hi Chris,
Great outdoor Chocolat poster advertising,
Excellent POV. and details,
good colors and light ..good for the theme...
compliments
Michel have a good WE..

nice add to theme Chris good detail inthe shot nice colours tfs
regards b ryan

A funny sign Chris. Chocolates and a cactus garden, sounds like my cup of tea. Well captured, superb blue sky, the cactus featured is massive and has the classic branches. Greetings from D.C.
Danilo

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  • nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1198 W: 0 N: 2344] (19400)
  • [2009-07-03 6:02]

Hello,

très belle iamge pour ce thème c'est bon le chocolat, mais attention ça fond, avec le beau cactus qui donne encore un plus, superbe image.

bravo et maitié

Nicou

Ciao Chris, lovely composition with beautiful vegetation, splendid light and colors, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

Hi Chris,
Very good colours and light.Different image.TFS.
Cheers,
Have a nice weekend.

hAyAti

Ciao Chris


A beautiful visual,
the super natural light down and
the beautiful colors of this place.
great effect of the sky and background,
The balanced composition with fine details!

Greetings,

Sergio

Hello Chris,

I wonder if they have a chocolate teapot in the chocolate lounge!
Although I am a keen gardener, cactii don't do it for me but the chocolate would certainly grab my attention.

A well composed shot with sharp focus and good saturation.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

Hello Chris
Very nice shot, the light, exposure, DOF, and colors are perfect. Excellent contribution to the theme.
Mario

I'll admit this one made me laugh. A chocolate factory and cactus garden?? Yup, that's diversification, all right.

Nicely composed and with a very fitting inclusion of cacti alongside ...

Rew

Hello Chris,

Very beautiful shot with a wonderful blue sky!
Excellent perspective, light and contrast!
Congratulations and TFS
Sergio

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