January 2010 project......STAIRS

Stairs or steps will be a major part of the composition.
Have fun everyone!

Here is an example:

Ooh thanks Frog. I will choose an easy one to start. One of my favourites :D

Great Frog! Shot this today..This subject will be fun. :D :thumbsup:

Rick

Here's one taken at the Getty Center in L.A.Attachment 75203

heres an old one that popped in to my head when i read this topic....

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here is my super cool idea that was completely and totally poorly executed. I don't think a point and shoot can get this shot but darn it I tried---12 times. lol :mad2:

That is the reflection of the Malmö City Library and the stairs are inside the window I am attempting to shoot through. It looked awesome IRL but I think the curve of the window had something to do with the result as I refuse to take all the blame. :eek: :idea:

also no tripod and slight hand shake trying to underexpose it.
*shrugs*
I will try again at a later date.

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Nicci, I can see what you saw and I don't think it is that far off.
Maybe ask in help forums or critique forum.

My contributions

Here are a few that I dug up.

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Nicci, I can see what you saw and I don't think it is that far off.
Maybe ask in help forums or critique forum.

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Oh wow, cool. I am glad someone else sees it. I am going to go back with the new camera after I get it and try it again. If I can't get it then I will ask for some help.:D

The spinnaker tower in Portsmouth UK

Roger R.

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Originally Posted by Nicci

here is my super cool idea that was completely and totally poorly executed. I don't think a point and shoot can get this shot but darn it I tried---12 times. lol :mad2:

That is the reflection of the Malmö City Library and the stairs are inside the window I am attempting to shoot through. It looked awesome IRL but I think the curve of the window had something to do with the result as I refuse to take all the blame. :eek: :idea:

also no tripod and slight hand shake trying to underexpose it.
*shrugs*
I will try again at a later date.

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Maybe with a polarizing filter to bring out more of the stair and less reflection? - TF

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Maybe with a polarizing filter to bring out more of the stair and less reflection? - TF

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I was thinking that, too, but wasn't sure.

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Maybe with a polarizing filter to bring out more of the stair and less reflection? - TF

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Well, it was taken with a point and shoot:) After I get the new camera I will try it again. I have been researching lenses and filters and figured that was the answer. Making a mental note to come back to that window.

Thanks for the advice.
/N

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Well, it was taken with a point and shoot:) After I get the new camera I will try it again. I have been researching lenses and filters and figured that was the answer. Making a mental note to come back to that window.

Thanks for the advice.
/N

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If you know someone that has a circular polarizer, borrow it and just hold it in front of your lens. - TF

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Here's a pic of my sister I took about 18 years ago.

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If you know someone that has a circular polarizer, borrow it and just hold it in front of your lens. - TF

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hmm I will have to ask someone. Not sure if anyone I know does.:)

Some people actually hold their polarized sunglasses in front of the lens. I did it once and it worked ok but I wasn't that much concerned with the quality as it was an experiment and it did work.

Well here are a few really old ones. I am going to take some new ones soon.

Here is one I took a few years ago in Cabo Verde.

Do these count, a slide built by children where I live with steps going up.

Roger R.

Beautiful shots everyone - I've been wanting to find some cool stairs and hallways for some shots.. this is definitely inspiration to get it done!

Rocky stairs..

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Too many stairs!!!!

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Too many stairs!!!!

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OoH! my brain hurts:D

Roger R.

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OoH! my brain hurts

Roger R.

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Is it obvious I'm a great fan of Escher?

Awesome work CL!

One of mine...

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Is it obvious I'm a great fan of Escher?

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Hmm! in a word yes, or are you Escher re-incarnate:D

Roger R.

Where are those, Alison?

One from earlier this year.

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Hmm! in a word yes, or are you Escher re-incarnate:D

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Ha! Now I think my head just exploded! I doubt it - I can't do the math but I love the visual.

Great project! I've always had an affection for stairs.
Here's another one.
Looking in a convex mirror down the stairway of a double decker bus.

http://gallery.photographyreview.com...Eye-Stairs.jpg

Grotty back stairs

Here are some of natures stairs

When you are up, you're UP.

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When you're down, you're DOWN,

When you're half-way; you're neither UP nor DOWN.

Did I get that right?:D

Here's another, hope I don't step on any toes with two entries.

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One more from today

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Here's another, hope I don't step on any toes with two entries.

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Not a problem. There is no limit on entries.

Great shots all.