Week 9: Statue

This is a photo taken on a spontaneous trip to Las Vegas, in the atrium of the Palazzo hotel. I found the lighting to be interesting, because of the way the light primarily hit the statue. This made the statue the focal point of the large space, and gave it a feeling of reverence and awe. There was natural light coming from the windows in the background, which added another dimension, but did not detract from the focus on the statue. On the ceiling, there were small, concentrated lights which added subtle detail, contributing to the opulent aesthetic of the space. The sign on the side wall was lit as well, perhaps taking us out of the old fashioned, royal world, and reminded us that we were in a Las Vegas hotel. The overall lighting scheme was fancy and regal, but still warm and inviting because of the yellow and gold tones. While Las Vegas is normally associated with loud, neon lights and flashy, bombastic people and performers, this scene was classy and refreshing. This space provided the calm and serene feeling that a vacation should have.