I was going to leave posting this one for a couple of days, as a) I have a few shots in reserve, and b) it really isn’t all that different from yesterday’s image, but I thought that it might be more interesting to post them consecutively. And this one, in case it isn’t obvious, was taken roughly 90 degrees counter-clockwise from the first.
On the whole I much prefer yesterday’s shot – it has a more open feel, and I prefer the lighting – but the few people who have seen both prefer this one, mostly because it seems “more interesting”. So, as always, please feel free to comment, but if you could say which ‘stairwell’ image you prefer, I’d be interested in your thoughts.
And finally, I don’t normally comment on what’s coming next – mostly because this is largely a day-to-day thing and I don’t often have tomorrow’s shot when I write ‘today’s’ blurb – but I have a couple more pseudo-abstract shots to put up then I think it’s about time for a change. I’m not sure what yet, but I think I’ve probably shot enough macro/abstract things for the time being.
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Canon G5
1.08pm on 23/2/04
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comment byrannie at 01:48 PM (GMT) on 25 February, 2004
Very cool shot. I like how the various light sources cast shadows and light different on each set of stairs.
comment by Tom Brandt at 02:46 PM (GMT) on 25 February, 2004
I liked yesterdays post but must say that I like this even more. I think the lack of colour gives the shot much more depth and draws the viewer (maybe just me ) into the shapes and spiraling down of the stairs. Fantastic shot.
comment bymyla at 10:13 PM (GMT) on 25 February, 2004
I love this. The bluish gray is just the touch this shot needed to take it from fantastic to super-gorgeous.
comment byzac at 02:07 AM (GMT) on 26 February, 2004
This is great.. VeRtiGo! I like how the point the eyes are drawn too is just light.
comment bytom at 02:28 PM (GMT) on 26 February, 2004
this is supercool. i think this is the better of the two shots... i reckon it's because the dark stairs add a frame, and in the other shot that large area of light is quite distracting. i think i prefer the angle on this one as well.
comment bytom at 02:30 PM (GMT) on 26 February, 2004
ps, it has similar tone and angularity to this, which is interesting.
comment by Judith Polakoff at 04:24 PM (GMT) on 26 February, 2004
I much prefer this one to the earlier version. I think this is a much better balance of, and better clarity in, the light and dark areas, although the colors are gorgeous in both. It kind of reminds me of abstract photos I've seen of a church pipe organ; if I can find those photos online, I'll post a link to them.
In any event, this is a beautiful photo on so many levels, and again great composition.
comment by djn1 at 08:17 PM (GMT) on 26 February, 2004
Thanks everyone - I consider myself thoroughly out-voted ;-)
comment byjane at 11:47 PM (GMT) on 29 February, 2004
out-voted my me also - I prefer this shot - more depth and mystry somehow like one of those perception images that play tricks with the eye and brain - up or down? Do the stairs run into each other? why do we call them stairs if they are indoors and steps if they are outdoors?? ;-)
comment bypenny at 11:24 AM (GMT) on 5 March, 2004
this is a really good photo. i can feel myself "falling" into the photo.
comment bySonny Parlin at 06:50 PM (GMT) on 19 March, 2004
This has got to be one of the best diminishing perspective shots I've ever seen! I love your work!!
I was going to leave posting this one for a couple of days, as a) I have a few shots in reserve, and b) it really isn’t all that different from yesterday’s image, but I thought that it might be more interesting to post them consecutively. And this one, in case it isn’t obvious, was taken roughly 90 degrees counter-clockwise from the first.
On the whole I much prefer yesterday’s shot – it has a more open feel, and I prefer the lighting – but the few people who have seen both prefer this one, mostly because it seems “more interesting”. So, as always, please feel free to comment, but if you could say which ‘stairwell’ image you prefer, I’d be interested in your thoughts.
And finally, I don’t normally comment on what’s coming next – mostly because this is largely a day-to-day thing and I don’t often have tomorrow’s shot when I write ‘today’s’ blurb – but I have a couple more pseudo-abstract shots to put up then I think it’s about time for a change. I’m not sure what yet, but I think I’ve probably shot enough macro/abstract things for the time being.
capture date
aperture
shutter speed
shooting mode
exposure bias
metering mode
ISO
focal length
image quality
white balance
optical filter
1.08pm on 23/2/04
f3.2
1/50
aperture priority
+0.0
evaluative
50
7.2
RAW
auto
B+W UV 010
Very cool shot. I like how the various light sources cast shadows and light different on each set of stairs.
I liked yesterdays post but must say that I like this even more. I think the lack of colour gives the shot much more depth and draws the viewer (maybe just me ) into the shapes and spiraling down of the stairs. Fantastic shot.
I love this. The bluish gray is just the touch this shot needed to take it from fantastic to super-gorgeous.
This is great.. VeRtiGo! I like how the point the eyes are drawn too is just light.
this is supercool. i think this is the better of the two shots... i reckon it's because the dark stairs add a frame, and in the other shot that large area of light is quite distracting. i think i prefer the angle on this one as well.
ps, it has similar tone and angularity to this, which is interesting.
I much prefer this one to the earlier version. I think this is a much better balance of, and better clarity in, the light and dark areas, although the colors are gorgeous in both. It kind of reminds me of abstract photos I've seen of a church pipe organ; if I can find those photos online, I'll post a link to them.
In any event, this is a beautiful photo on so many levels, and again great composition.
Thanks everyone - I consider myself thoroughly out-voted ;-)
out-voted my me also - I prefer this shot - more depth and mystry somehow like one of those perception images that play tricks with the eye and brain - up or down? Do the stairs run into each other? why do we call them stairs if they are indoors and steps if they are outdoors?? ;-)
this is a really good photo. i can feel myself "falling" into the photo.
This has got to be one of the best diminishing perspective shots I've ever seen! I love your work!!