Ball of String

Ah, the ball-of-string look! That shot was a bit of a challenge but also a fantastic experience. So, let's dive right into it. I had scouted the MSG Sphere multiple times, each trip revealing new angles and perspectives that kept luring me back. This particular photo was one I had envisioned for a while but took some planning to get just right.

I arrived in the late afternoon when the Nevada sun was bright but not overbearing. The temperature was in the low 80s, and the air smelled like warmed asphalt mingled with the faintest scent of blooming desert flowers. The hum of traffic was there, as always, accompanied by the distant chatter of people and the occasional siren. It felt like the whole area was alive, a bustling blend of nature and technology.

To capture the Sphere looking like a ball of string, I set up my camera on a tripod, positioned about 200 yards away. I used a telephoto lens to get close but from a unique, slightly elevated angle. The setting sun was to my right, casting shadows that made the Sphere's intricate pattern more pronounced, giving it that string-like appearance.