The Gold Standard
This is a capture of the Gold Plated Lion in the front entry of the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was rumored that the gold that was applied to the sculpture is valued over a Million Dollars….It is over 12 plus feet tall and I can’t even guess what this weighs, special supports were put in place under the sculpture to accomidate the weight. It is also suppose to be good luck to go up and touch it.
Original digital photograph.
Taken with a Sony Full HD 1080 Cyber Shot camera.
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WayoftheWarrior
love it
Susan Bergstrom replied
I figured you would..being a Big Cat fellow!!! Thanks for viewing!
Romo
Brings back memories…I remember this:) that is a great hoteland the other one that I believe that was spectacular and had the blown glass ceiling flowers if I recall correctly was the Villagio…so many grand hotels there….
Susan Bergstrom replied
It is a awesome place and the other one is the Bellagio…I was there a few weeks ago and at the MGM this weekend..we only live 60 miles from Vegas…photo opp. in every direction…Thanks for viewing Robin!...more pics. to come…
Kevin Downey
WOW. Perfectly composed, I love the plant in the foreground with its light and shadow, and the green and gold work so well together. Beautiful.
Susan Bergstrom replied
Thanks so much Kevin for viewing and I always appreciate your comments!
barnsis
Ill take two, on credit of course, Excellent framing.
Susan Bergstrom replied
LOL…Thanks so much my friend…!!!
BarbaraManis
Wonderful shot. Haven’t been to Vegas in a while! Overdue a visit!
Susan Bergstrom replied
Yes. you must come! ...awesome place, spent the weekend there …more pictures to come!
joedog
A perfect example of what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, this is were the money goes when it leaves our hot little hands, by the way great capture Susan great work
Susan Bergstrom replied
Thanks so much…and you are so right about where the money goes!!!
Gary L. Suddath
excellent composure and details….now I need to figure how to make a palm scraper so I can scrap some off when I touch it.
Susan Bergstrom replied
LOL…your too funny!!! Thanks!
Mark Peterson
Awesome!
Susan Bergstrom replied
Thanks Mark…did you see the other one called “umm umm good”...another fun capture of the lions at the MGM’s Lion Den…thanks for viewing!
Kristina K
ahh the proud leo…you know i am a leo..not golden of course,...lol..great view :)) k
Susan Bergstrom replied
Well I think you are Golden…!!! Thanks my friend!
Kristina K
gold plated maybe…lol..thanks for the personal compliment my wonderful friend :)) k
thepaintedsoul
Magnificent statue. . . great shot Susan. I can see that Vegas was inspiring. : >D Right?
Susan Bergstrom replied
Every way you turn in Vegas it is a photo opp! Thanks!
coffeetea
lovely, there is part of leaves in made a lot of different than just a statue. good angle.
Susan Bergstrom replied
Thanks again for viewing my work!
skyhorse
LOVE IT – I have a collection of photos relating to lions used in stauary & architecture, they really have immense appeal to me, this fellow is Very Grand !!!
Susan Bergstrom replied
Thanks…he is just inside the MGM Grand!