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Felt compelled to make this post.
Overall, a very well done event. I enjoyed myself more than I expected to, which was pretty surprising ^^ Details below.
Location/Ambience: Hilton impresses. Foyer looked classically great (love the modern touches (LCD screen) contrasting with the chandeliers/wood/architecture). Ballroom's lighting was a standout (a challenge for my camera, really, given the lighting changes), too.
Food: Entree could have been better (chicken felt too hard IMHO). The mains/dessert, however, were another story. Impressively sized lamb fillet accentuated with a well-designed tomato-based sauce. Interesting berry touches to an interesting take on a chocolate mousse-mud cake. Again, no wonder its $85.
Music: Needs improvement. Dancefloor was apparently cramped (as mentioned by others). Ambient music was, for the most part, okay. Dancefloor music, though... "Rock This Party" and "Put Your Hands Up For Detroit" (among others), while decent party stormers, were a year too late. Some newer stuff (or even better, some dancefloor storming trance music :P) would have been much more acceptable. It would've REALLY shook the floor.
The Night: Excluding the somewhat one-sided "awards" (which didn't concern me), it was awesome. Had fun with everyone. No afterparties (although one of the one's I heard about was, in one word, "interesting"...). Impressive work by the organisers, I'd say. Bring it on, 2009!
Photos: Karl could do 400+. I was "limited by Clement" to ~200+. Total count was 300. Of those, ~1/3 were above average (see Facebook). Not because my D50 wasn't up to scratch - I just wasn't in my "snap-happy" state of mind (except after ~11pm - go figure out why :P). Flash saved me though (even if my camera ended looking like a "scary monster" (quote)). Regardless, I'm still pretty satisfied with my shots (even more impressed by my stock lens compared to my zoom lens). No ____ shots though (by request of that other person) on my D50. Doesn't mean I didn't take one... :P
Facebook for photos - not here. As I said, 2009 will need to match this. Well.
Overall rating: 8.5/10
Chewy
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