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27-MAR-2009 Dan Ng

Encore Reflections

Las Vegas, NV

The Wynn's Encore Macau hotel reflects bronze windows of its twin tower, the Wynn Hotel.
The 2 billion dollar casino and hotel was designed with Asian influences such as red and gold colors, symbolizing fortune and prosperity.
The tower has 63 stories, but floors 13, 4 and 40-49 are omitted.
As the number 13 is bad luck in western cultures, the number 4 is bad luck for Asians.
The word for the number 4 sounds similar to the word for death in Chinese.
Of course, with a name like Wynn, good luck should abound in the casino!

Canon PowerShot G9
1/125s f/4.8 at 44.4mm iso80 full exif

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Norman Rich18-May-2010 01:15
Well seen and captured. The red ochre rhythms between white bands: stunning.
Matthew Mannell15-Apr-2009 17:26
Very cool shot Dan. V
Dallas Hyatt11-Apr-2009 19:29
Fantastic capture Dan! I have no desire to go inside, but this perspective from outside is excellent.
lou_rozensteins06-Apr-2009 00:39
Amazing! Would be interesting to see a straight shot of the Wynn Hotel, just for comparison. Well done.
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