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I Wanted To Be Part Of History, So I Took Pictures Of A Deserted Las Vegas
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I Wanted To Be Part Of History, So I Took Pictures Of A Deserted Las Vegas

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On a whim my husband and 18 year old daughter decided to be part of history and go see what a shut down, deserted Vegas looked like since this had never happened in our lifetime and probably wouldn’t again. As I do photography on the side (my real job is “essential” so I work full time even now) I figured this would be a once in a life time opportunity to get these pics for myself.

Before everyone gets their paranoid panties in a bunch, rest assured, we drove in our own vehicle, stopped only for gas (once – my car gets great gas mileage) washed our hands thoroughly, stayed for about an hour total between driving and pics and came straight home. I hope you enjoy these as much as I did taking them.

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    A side view of the lit up but empty Delano and an empty street.

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    One of my favorite places in Vegas off Fremont St. The Mob museum. Wanna visit? Fuggedaboutit… it’s a ghost town.

    I Wanted To Be Part Of History, So I Took Pictures Of A Deserted Las Vegas

    Empty Streets everywhere, you could hear a pin drop

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    Tugging at my heartstrings one message at a time.

    I Wanted To Be Part Of History, So I Took Pictures Of A Deserted Las Vegas

    Vegas boarded up! Are they keeping people out? Or did someone already try to break in?

    I Wanted To Be Part Of History, So I Took Pictures Of A Deserted Las Vegas

    No bands, no music, no bright screen. Lights are lit, but the place is dark in comparison. Not a soul around.

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    A color comparison

    I Wanted To Be Part Of History, So I Took Pictures Of A Deserted Las Vegas

    Chains lock the doors tight…..

    I Wanted To Be Part Of History, So I Took Pictures Of A Deserted Las Vegas

    An eerie street view. No traffic foot or otherwise.

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    I Wanted To Be Part Of History, So I Took Pictures Of A Deserted Las Vegas

    Not that a walking sign is needed

    I Wanted To Be Part Of History, So I Took Pictures Of A Deserted Las Vegas

    Just eerie

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    Tear Jerker number 2

    I Wanted To Be Part Of History, So I Took Pictures Of A Deserted Las Vegas

    These were all over, lights in the rooms turned on to convey messages. #VegasStrong and hearts.

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    usually packed with people, now just haunted footsteps remain

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    Just a memory of a show now as the fountains are off. No roar of the water.

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    USA….. :(

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    AzKhaleesi

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    Just like you I'm bored, hence why I'm here.

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    Just like you I'm bored, hence why I'm here.

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    Vėjūnė is a community manager who helps artists all over the world introduce their artwork to Bored Panda readers and in that way, become more popular. Since she was always fascinated by the art world, she studied Culture Management and Cultural Policy at Vilnius Academy of Arts where she expanded her knowledge about it. Now she's using all this knowledge to showcase its beauty and help others dive into the fascinating world of art.

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    Vėjūnė is a community manager who helps artists all over the world introduce their artwork to Bored Panda readers and in that way, become more popular. Since she was always fascinated by the art world, she studied Culture Management and Cultural Policy at Vilnius Academy of Arts where she expanded her knowledge about it. Now she's using all this knowledge to showcase its beauty and help others dive into the fascinating world of art.

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    Margaret Weaver
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This looks absolutely MAGICAL! How amazing would it be to walk through streets THAT wide, a cityscape THAT empty? You've captured something totally unique: Vegas, Autist-Friendly Edition. I LOVE THIS.

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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, sad, also, do you mind if I added color to them? I may have already, but if you don't want, I can scrap them.

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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    well, I rather not as I added some with color, but the black and white show the dramatics of the situation. It was done on purpose. BUT I appreciate you asking and thank you for looking at them. :)

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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This looks absolutely MAGICAL! How amazing would it be to walk through streets THAT wide, a cityscape THAT empty? You've captured something totally unique: Vegas, Autist-Friendly Edition. I LOVE THIS.

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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, sad, also, do you mind if I added color to them? I may have already, but if you don't want, I can scrap them.

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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    well, I rather not as I added some with color, but the black and white show the dramatics of the situation. It was done on purpose. BUT I appreciate you asking and thank you for looking at them. :)

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