Showing posts with label Nevada. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nevada. Show all posts

Monday, January 18, 2016

USA Sevens Rugby 2015

The fifth game in the 2014-15 Sevens World Series was played in Las Vegas, Nevada. Fiji won the tournament and were ulimately the series champions as well.

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The South African’s attempting to break through the Fijian defense.

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The unfortunate side-effect of returning to California on the eve of a work day…

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Saturday, May 3, 2014

Hoover Dam

View of the Hoover Dam from the parking structure. Pictured to the right is the relatively newly constructed Mike O’Callaghan – Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge.

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The Lake Mead side of the Hoover Dam. The effects of a 14 year drought are quite evident.

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View from the dam toward the continuation of the Colorado River. Centered is the Hoover Dam visitors center.

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A warning worth heeding.

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Lookout over Lake Mead and the Lake Mead Marina in Hemenway Harbor.

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Not sure how old the photo in the information panel is but nonetheless an interesting comparison.

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Las Vegas

The breathtaking Fiori di Como glass sculpture by Dale Chihuly in the lobby of the Bellagio.

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View from Bellagio’s fountain with Paris Las Vegas hotel centered in the background.

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Bellagio’s musical fountain plays nightly every 15 minutes. Fountains shoot water up to 140m (460ft) into the air.

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One of the many chapels in Las Vegas on standby. This chapel is located in the MGM Grand.

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