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12-JUL-2013

July 12

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Viejas Casino and Outlet Mall

The Viejas (Baron Long) Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians of the Viejas Reservation, also called the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians, is a federally recognized tribe of Kumeyaay Indians.
The tribe owns and operates the Viejas Casino, Grove Steakhouse, Far East Winds, Mezz Deli, Daisy's Cafe, Harvest Buffet, V Lounge, DreamCatcher Lounge, and the 57-store Viejas Outlet Center.
They also own the first Native American bank in California, Borrego Springs Bank, N.A., with branches in Alpine, Borrego Springs, and La Mesa.
They own two recreational vehicle parks. Veijas Entertainment hosts concerts in a 1,500-seat outdoor arena and also promotes talent to casinos throughout the country.
The tribe owns 50% of the Broadcast Company of the Americas, which operates a sports talk station, The Mighty 1090-AM in San Diego.

The reservation is about 1,609 acres (6.51 km2) large. Approximately 289 of the 394 enrolled members live on the reservation.

Source: Wikipedia

Note from Walter: They have Ralph Lauren, Levi's, Hilfiger and Nautica Outlet Stores where I buy most of my clothes.


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Cindi Smith18-Jul-2013 18:45
Oh wow! The image is splendid! Love the perspective! V
Jola Dziubinska16-Jul-2013 23:36
Interesting place. Wonderful perspective. V.
John Barreiro16-Jul-2013 17:54
An imaginative structure beautifully captured. V
René Gysi16-Jul-2013 12:40
Superb and beautiful wide angle composition, Walter. V
Julie Oldfield15-Jul-2013 00:31
Excellent POV!
Brenda14-Jul-2013 22:37
Sounds like they own a good part of the town. Wonderful composition once again, Walter! V
Janet Donnelly14-Jul-2013 18:23
Great use of the ultra wide angle ...... what an amazing place
Bryan Murahashi14-Jul-2013 18:05
Fantastic wide angle photo. V
Frank Brault14-Jul-2013 17:40
Love the composition. Beautifully graphical. V
Helen Betts13-Jul-2013 17:35
Just a spectacular wide-angle capture, Walter, and great POV from which to get the full effect of the roof structure. V.
Guest 13-Jul-2013 15:34
striking image, excellent choice of viewing angle. V
borisalex13-Jul-2013 07:01
A great wide angle shot! Looks like the "Olympiastadium" in Munich with that roof construction. V.
Janice Dunn13-Jul-2013 05:20
Very interesting - good to know that the tribe is well looked after... I do like this display you have here
woody3413-Jul-2013 02:23
Reminiscent of the American Native teepee with this architecture style with the shaded areas..agree with Bill Friedlander's remarks about shopping and the taste of Native American culture...they sound,from your background information, to be a very enterprising group...great perspective in this composition,Walter...V
Timothy Guenther13-Jul-2013 01:32
neat view!
Mike H.13-Jul-2013 01:09
A very thoughtful shade system -- delightful perspective, clarity, & color -- fine work as always, Walter!
Jeff Real13-Jul-2013 01:01
What an amazing place AND amazing photograph ~V~
Gerard Koehl13-Jul-2013 00:14
Excellente composition. V
Carol Rollins12-Jul-2013 23:03
Fantastic image and great information. ~
J. Scott Coile12-Jul-2013 22:58
Great from the wide perspective.
Wolfgang Bluhm12-Jul-2013 22:34
Great use of the ultra wide angle
Stephanie12-Jul-2013 22:31
Pretty fancy place to go shopping! :)
Love the symmetry Walter! V
globalgadabout12-Jul-2013 22:31
the Viejas sound an enterprising people, although their name seems more Spanish than native...the giant screens remind of stretched hides drying for further use...such a compelling image...V
marie-jose wolff12-Jul-2013 21:52
I love this composition! V
John Lamb12-Jul-2013 21:46
A modern take on the Tepee.
bill friedlander12-Jul-2013 21:44
Shopping and a taste of Indian culture in one place! What a great idea! V
laine12-Jul-2013 21:28
How marvellous that looks!!
Mairéad12-Jul-2013 21:27
Obviously that should have read 'I love'.
Mairéad12-Jul-2013 21:27
Excellent composition and I was those shade providing canopies. V
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