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| - 50 Greatest Photographs of National Geographic Exhibit only in Las Vegas from February 15, 2013 to June 1, 2013.
I became a fan of the Imagine Exhibitions Gallery after going through the Da Vinci Exhibit in late January 2013. I told myself that I would make an attempt to see every exhibit here moving forward.
As for the exhibit itself, I would say that it's not for everyone. My teenager accompanied me with this visit and I could tell she was immediately bored. As for me, I liked the exhibit. This exhibit is all about National Geographic's most remembered or celebrated photographs stemming 125 years back. Instead of viewing the photos in a magazine or book, you get the opportunity to see the photos enlarged in a digitally enhanced format. Most of these photographs were made famous by the sheer beauty and timing of the photo. At this exhibit, you get the opportunity to read the stories behind every photo. There is also a few videos played on flat screens explaining the photographs behind the photographer's point of view. Every photograph in this exhibit can be found online or on the ever so popular iPad App that brought this exhibit to existence. Nothing is better than the real thing, in my opinion. I would say this exhibit is the next best way to view these famous photographs. I have much respect for museums and art. To me, photography is an art form in itself. Again, an exhibit like this isn't for everyone. But it was for me.
I am a fan of this exhibit, but that doesn't mean I will be the Duke anytime soon. It's one of those exhibits where you're satisfied seeing it once. Keep in mind that this is a self guided exhibit and there's a lot of reading if you choose to read every story behind every photograph. Cost of this exhibit is a bit high at $18 for adults or $15 if you're local. The exhibit is here until June 1st so there's really no rush. Besides, there's usually discounts on the last week.
PS: Some of the nicest people working at this exhibit. From the cashier, to the photographer that took our "Tourist Trap" green screen photo, and to the lovely lady behind the photo register booth...all were very pleasant to me and my daughter. I didn't get a huge discount going in, but was taken care of on the way out. Thanks again, you guys are so kind.
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