Friday's Photos…
The photo pictured below is nothing new. I posted a similar photo about a year or so ago when I returned from a seminar in Vegas where I had the opportunity to meet fellow Rainers - Robert (Vegas Bob) A.Swetz and John Novak.
If you look closely, there are three things unique about this picture. The first thing you may notice is the lack of traffic along the Vegas Strip. Yes, the old shutterbug was up at the "whee" hours of the morn, gear in tow, dazed and totally confused, wandering somewhere behind the pixels as I am prone to do.
The next thing you may notice is the rare fog enveloping the town. From what I understood from the locals, I got lucky and rolled the proverbial "7's" on this one. I wish I had the same luck in the casino's.
The 3rd thing I do not expect you to notice. Quite frankly, you won't. The photo you are looking at is actually being hosted on my website RadnorLakePhotography.com/Blogs/MyBlogHome. There is some madness in my method here.
Drawing on the popularity and SEO capability of ActiveRain, coupled with the theory of deep linking back into your own site - to help boost your rankings, organically, I devised a simple embed code. If you click on the photo, it will launch so you can see the original size. If you REALLY want to know how I did this, let me know and I'll write a post about it. If not, it will be just my little secret and I won't share. Y'all have a great Friday...
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs
Michael, Definitely a rarity on multiple fronts! The traffic on the strip was always intense, glad we didn't drive much on our visits!
Apr 29, 2011 01:09 AM
www.sanantoniotexasnewhomesforsale.com - San Antonio, TX
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hill Country
Hi Michael.... Good looking picture !!! Yes, tell us ..... We need some of your knowledge !!
Apr 29, 2011 01:36 AM
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!
Wow...that is a great shot,again and again you do that! Love it and have a wonderful friday and weekend!
Apr 29, 2011 02:37 AM
Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor
Good job hosting your photos on your new and always improving web site Michael. And, as always, great job with this, and all your photos. I think you're getting the hang of this photography thing!
Apr 29, 2011 02:57 AM
Las Vegas, NV
Hello Michael and Vegas Bob appreciates the mention and looks forward to meeting you again. That is a very unusual, strange looking photograph for Las Vegas, I love the fog and the red color. Let VB share a little something with fellow Rainer's ... the shorter building in the middle with some blue glass in it is called the Harmon Tower located in MGM City Center. It is vacant and in a law suit because of the re-bar in the cement specs being wrong, this Harmon Tower will be tore down in the future. VB worked for a company for 2 years that installed all the glass in the Harmon Tower.
Once again Michael a very wonderful capture of the Las Vegas "STRIP" ...
Vegas Bob ;o)
PS - Your wonderful photo has been featured at one of my favorite groups at AR ...
EXPRESS WITH PHOTOGRAPHS AT ACTIVERAIN Vegas Bob ;o)
Apr 29, 2011 03:08 AM
Sells Real Estate, LLC - Trinity, FL
Realtors, Tampa Bay Florida Homes For Sale
Awesome picture of Vegas. Yes, definitely we would like to get the scoop on the way you are working that.
Apr 29, 2011 07:12 AM
Retired BC Realtor - Victoria, BC
Accredited Real Estate Consultant
Hi Michael...Love your Photo, I tired clicking on it, but it did not Enlarge itself with Windows IE...Where you playing with us to see if we try
Cheers
Apr 29, 2011 07:17 AM
King of the House Home Inspection, Inc. - Bellingham, WA
Bellingham WA Home Inspector
Michael, If you go to Vegas in the present Gringo apparel it might be quite unsafe.
Apr 29, 2011 11:22 AM
Re/Max Chay Realty Inc., Brokerage - New Tecumseth, ON
South Simcoe, Caledon, King, Orangeville Real Esta
Wow, Michael, I was using Firefox, and clicking on it did enlarge the picture. I definitely would like to learn how to do this ...
Apr 29, 2011 12:13 PM
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC
Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA
Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376
What a fun group you were with .I bet you had a blast!
Yes please write a post explaing the embed code
Helpfulhannah
Apr 29, 2011 02:17 PM
Canyon Lake, TX
Michael: As usual I'm your evening visitor. Since I have never been to Vegas I'll have to take your word that it is unusual to see just two people walking the strip and very little traffic. Maybe everyone was in the casinos loosing their money while you were outside taking a great photo.
Apr 29, 2011 02:47 PM
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired
Hi Michael, I am long past due for a visit to this fun place. LV would be heaven for some amazing photos. Been too many years. A wonderful capture Michael.
Apr 29, 2011 05:55 PM
Atlanta Homes ODAT Realty - Love our Great City - Love our Clients! Buckhead - Midtown - Westside - Atlanta, GA
Concierge Service for Our Atlanta Sellers & Buyers
Dear Michael -
Y E S !!!! Many have asked for the secret! Please share.
And, speaking of photos - don't forget William Johnson's 1st annual photo contest tobe announced 5/1/11.
Have a happy day -
Lynn
Apr 29, 2011 08:02 PM
Retired BC Realtor - Victoria, BC
Accredited Real Estate Consultant
Hey Michael ....send my a airline tick and we'll both go on a shooting Spree...with our camera's and maybe win some Dough....haaa
PS: I came back in Firefox and your picture enlarge's Okay...cool:O))
Apr 30, 2011 04:17 AM
Stowe Meadows Lodge, Stowe VT Romantic and Luxurious Inn - Stowe, VT
Caroline DeVore | Stowe Meadows Lodge, Stowe VT
Oh another great post...I need to stop reading these backward! Love the embedded code idea and can't wait to read the secret. Thanks for experimenting with this stuff and sharing with everyone. You're the best!
Apr 30, 2011 08:35 AM
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives
Michael,
Curious minds want to know... I hope to get the answer soon!
You are always so amazing!
Patricia
May 03, 2011 03:11 AM
North Sky Realty LLC - Battle Creek, MI
REALTOR®, CRS, GRI
Michael, very cool photo. Not used to seeing the strip with no traffic. Do share how you linked back to your website. On IE it looks like a regularly umbedded photo with no link back.
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