The Route 66 Casino and Hotel located just outside Albuquerque, New Mexico, just after darkfall in early winter. Located on old Route 66 what is now Interstate-40. The complex is within the Rio Puerco Valley and is owned by the indigenous peoples of the Laguna Pueblo. Pentak K20D, 2 seconds @ F10, ISO 200, 75mm. Using a Scott Kelby technique, opened twice in CS3, once for neon optimaztion and once for overall scene optimization. Pin registered and brushed to merge the two elements.
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Great capture!! We passed this during the day, but really looks better at night!!
Thanks! For Christmas, they changed the hotel light scheme from blue to red/green, but I didn’t make time to go out and get it. Next year!
EXCELLENT capture of this legendary route Mitch!!
Thanks, Rose!
– TheBlindHog
Amazing capture Hog, I love how those amazing colors contracted with the black night!
Thank you!
– TheBlindHog
a classic, beautiful work, your night shots are excellent TheBlindHog…
Thank you for that high compliment, Antonio!
– TheBlindHog