Uploads from Roger Weeks

Evil Queen

nobody@flickr.com (Roger Weeks) — Sat, 04 May 2013 18:47:00 -0700

Sometimes you get lucky and catch a focused shot on this fast moving dark ride. Snow White Scary Adventure Disneyland California

The Chandelier Bar

nobody@flickr.com (Roger Weeks) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:40:01 -0700

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The Chandelier bar at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, 2 million crystals were used to create this 3 story bar.

Hoover Dam

nobody@flickr.com (Roger Weeks) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:50:31 -0700

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Hoover Dam from a different prospective. They built a new bridge that spans the canyon and allow you to walk out on it.

Grand Canyon

nobody@flickr.com (Roger Weeks) — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:06:01 -0700

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Shot from the South Rim

Venetian Fresco

nobody@flickr.com (Roger Weeks) — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:02:59 -0700

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The mega-resort even borrows a little from other parts of Italy, with such features as the magnificent painted fresco that covers the arched the ceiling leading from the hotel's registration area to the casino. Modeled after Michelangelo's masterpiece ceiling in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel, the Venetian Hotel's ceiling is popular with those staying at the resort as well as sightseers.

Up the Strip

nobody@flickr.com (Roger Weeks) — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 19:14:49 -0700

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View up the Strip from the Eiffel Tower at Paris.

The Forum Shops

nobody@flickr.com (Roger Weeks) — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:02:44 -0700

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The Forum Shops at Caesars boasts a unique atmosphere that simulates ancient Roman streets and has no visual rival in the world. More than 160 stores create a retail attraction similar to the Via Condotti, Rodeo Drive or Madison Avenue. Where else can you shop at high-fashion stores among dazzling surroundings, including fountains, statues and facades? The Forum Shops offers fabulous shopping in a visually stunning atmosphere!

Ellen Water

nobody@flickr.com (Roger Weeks) — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 21:45:43 -0800

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My wife was on The Ellen Show yesterday. She brought home some Ellen Water but mentioned it tasted funny.

Eggs Benedict

nobody@flickr.com (Roger Weeks) — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 11:20:54 -0800

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Happy Thanksgiving! Our traditional Thanksgiving breakfast when I am not working.

Ride on

nobody@flickr.com (Roger Weeks) — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 18:27:18 -0800

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Faces of the Civil War from the Moorpark reenactment 2012

Confederate Soldier

nobody@flickr.com (Roger Weeks) — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 18:27:17 -0800

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Faces of the Civil War from the Moorpark reenactment 2012

Roman Pool at Hearst Castle

nobody@flickr.com (Roger Weeks) — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 09:34:11 -0700

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The Roman Pool at Hearst castle is a tiled indoor pool decorated with eight statues of Roman gods, goddesses and heroes. The pool appears to be styled after an ancient Roman bath such as the Baths of Caracalla in Rome c. 211-17 CE. The mosaic tiled patterns were inspired by mosaics found in the 5th Century Mausoleum of Galla Placidia in Ravenna, Italy. They are also representative of traditional marine monster themes that can be found in ancient Roman baths. The statues are rough copies of ancient Greek and Roman statues. One such copy represents the "Apoxyomenos." Statuary was used on a considerable scale in the Baths of Caracalla.
The pool and surrounding room, which were built from 1927-1934, can be compared to an ancient Roman bath. The pool, like the baths, is located indoors. Its water was heated as in a tepidarium. However, in Hearst's complex there were no hot or cold baths as there were in the ancient complex. The Roman Pool complex was designed to contain an exercise room, sweat baths, a handball court and dressing rooms.
The Roman Pool is decorated from ceiling to floor with 1" square mosaic tiles. These glass tiles, called smalti, are either colored (mainly blue or orange) or are clear with fused gold inside. The intense colors and shimmering gold of the tiles combine to create a breathtaking effect. The designs created by the tiles were developed by muralist Camille Solon. The inspiration for some of these designs came from the 5th Century Mausoleum of Galla Placidia.
Hearst was affected by the beauty of the mosaics in the mausoleum and incorporated similar styles into his Roman Pool. The walls of the mausoleum are marble but the vaulted arches are composed of blue and gold smalti. The roofs and dome are covered with mosaics of night blue, powdered with stars. The Roman Pool is similar to the mausoleum with its blue and gold color scheme and stylized star patterns. It differs because marble was only used in the statues, not on the walls, and there are no religious murals.

Roman Pool at Hearst Castle

nobody@flickr.com (Roger Weeks) — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 09:27:05 -0700

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Remy Scallop

nobody@flickr.com (Roger Weeks) — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 18:17:06 -0700

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Scallop appetizer at Remy dinner on Disney Fantasy.

Grilled Portobello Mushroom and Polenta

nobody@flickr.com (Roger Weeks) — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 09:43:16 -0700

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Grilled Portobello Mushroom and Polenta
With a Roasted Shallot Sauce and a Parmesan Crisp @ Palo Disney Fantasy

Gnocchi

nobody@flickr.com (Roger Weeks) — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 20:12:52 -0700

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Gnocchi Chili
Chef Arnaud Lallement
Remy Champagne Brunch
Disney Fantasy

Gascogne Pork

nobody@flickr.com (Roger Weeks) — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 20:12:52 -0700

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Gascogne Pork Loin,Turnips
Chef Arnaud Lallement
Remy Champagne Brunch
Disney Fantasy

Sea Bass

nobody@flickr.com (Roger Weeks) — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 20:07:08 -0700

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Sea Bass,Egg,Thai Sauce
Chef Arnaud Lallement
Remy Champagne Brunch
Disney Fantasy

Skyline Bar

nobody@flickr.com (Roger Weeks) — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 10:50:01 -0700

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Skyline is a sophisticated bar located on Deck 4, Aft in the Europa district on the Disney Fantasy. Adults here can enjoy signature cocktails—along with sweeping panoramas of famous European cities. Marvel at the view through tall "windows to the world," featuring a different European skyline each day from a vantage atop a high rise. And as the day progresses, watch the spectacular scene transform from day to night.

Each evening, Skyline offers signature cocktails inspired by the day's featured location. Order a drink from the full-service bar, and be "transported" to the heart of Europe's most fascinating cities with a virtually breathtaking viewpoint.

The Tube

nobody@flickr.com (Roger Weeks) — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 10:47:24 -0700

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The Tube is a trendy nightclub located on Deck 4, Aft in the Europa district on the Disney Fantasy. Exclusively for Guests ages 18 and up, The Tube offers adults an action-packed night of fun, dancing and signature drinks.

"Mind the gap" as you walk across a Tube route map into the metropolitan club. Order a signature cocktail from the bar—inspired by Big Ben and London's many train stations—and lounge on "mod" furniture. Got the groove? Dance atop the illuminated Union Jack dance floor. Four iconic English phone booths add further flair to this vibrant nightclub, where fun-filled nights await.