bluechameleon
a place nearby
Posted by bluechameleon (Vancouver, Canada) on 2 April 2009 in Landscape & Rural.
"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt within the heart."
-- Helen Keller
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Matt Sutton from Sydney, Australia
the sky is so powerful. the stairs seems to a conduit to the sky. wonderful Sharon
2 Apr 2009 5:03am
k@ from Paris, France
You can't imagine how much I agree with your pic & quote..... Remember when I was a teen and read Helen Keller book, it's now that I understand it wholly-holy... Your stairs are so inviting, as well as the frame and the great variety of blacks & gray that I do feel warm. Thks for that open path...
2 Apr 2009 5:09am
Jean-François from Les Issambres, France
c'est magique cet escalier qui mène vers ces merveilleux nuages à la Baudelaire ! *****************
2 Apr 2009 5:14am
Mike Paulison from United States
The sky at the top of the stairs really makes me feel like I'm going somewhere good. Really nice and as usual, your photo makes you stop and wonder.
2 Apr 2009 5:22am
Philip from Joburg, South Africa
Simply stunning B/W great mood in this photo 11/10 :)
2 Apr 2009 6:26am
Scott Schilling from San Martin, United States
This is just fantastic processing and beautiful work - such deep tones with the shadows and the light - Great!
2 Apr 2009 6:26am
Veronica from Bucharest, Romania
very interesting image with shadows on the sky, great
2 Apr 2009 6:54am
Angel from Madrid, Spain
UFFF! , those are stairs very raised. The sky is a wonder.
Greetings
2 Apr 2009 7:05am
Toni from Eastern Washington, United States
I always love your shots - they are so moody!! Great quote, too.
2 Apr 2009 7:09am
Anna.C from LA ROCHELLE, France
oh ! I love the quote and the mood of your fantastic shot ! " stairway to heaven " !
2 Apr 2009 7:22am
zahai from Berlin, Germany
Wonderful sky and scenery. Makes me want to climb up those stairs to see what lies behind them. Beautifully captured.
2 Apr 2009 8:13am
Thomas from Bangalore, India
The B&W image with its strong contrast level and defining details makes this a powerful composition.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment on my blog.
2 Apr 2009 8:53am
Virgil from Richmond, United States
nice clouds.....whats at the top of the stairs?
2 Apr 2009 9:40am
Pavan Kaul from Mumbai, India
A wonderful composition with the sky as a great payoff! Absolutely great text to complement this superb image!
2 Apr 2009 9:46am
10fraction from France
first class processing gives the atmosphere to this photography, I love the pov also.
2 Apr 2009 9:47am
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Beautiful photo and the quote means everything to me, bravo Sharon :)
2 Apr 2009 11:18am
zOOm from Paris, France
Amazing post-process, did you HDR something ? Your cloud... is... so heavy and threatening... thrilling !
2 Apr 2009 11:27am
Nicki from Germany
Like walking in the dark - athmosphere is made by the sky i think. Good job!
2 Apr 2009 11:33am
JoeB from Brampton, Canada
Lovely mood, the first step is the hardest. I feel something in my heart, but i think it has to do with all those steps. :D
2 Apr 2009 11:57am
Eric Cousineau from Sherwood Park, Canada
Wow! This should be the poster shot for Led Zeplin's "Stairway to Heaven" song. Beautifully shot and presented! ;-))
2 Apr 2009 12:21pm
dogilicious from Millerstown, PA, United States
Great contrast. The black and white really captures the mood well.
2 Apr 2009 12:52pm
Manel from Girona, Spain
A very good B&W scene. My eyes go up through the stairs to the gray sky. Congrat!!
2 Apr 2009 2:20pm
Viewfinder from Bradenton, FL, United States
Awesome lighting. It's inviting, but I want to climb those stairs with more than just my eyes.
2 Apr 2009 2:25pm
EYES WIDE SHUT from The library of my soul, United Kingdom
I want to run up that staircase and take in the view from the top! A stunning photograph, Sharon. Beautifully observed, and oh so inviting
2 Apr 2009 2:53pm
john4jack from Corvallis, Oregon, United States
Oh, Sharon, this is without question one of my favorite of yours. The composition is perfect. And the tonal range is incredible. I don't have Paul's gift to wax eloquent, but I would if I could.
2 Apr 2009 3:13pm
john4jack from Corvallis, Oregon, United States
PS - get this sucker up on Flickr!!
2 Apr 2009 3:14pm
john4jack from Corvallis, Oregon, United States
PPS - you beat me to the punch on posting Helen Keller's quote; it's in my lineup.
2 Apr 2009 3:16pm
Alivia from Saint-Etienne, France
des escaliers qui regoignent le ciel, des contrastes forts.. une atmosphère particulière au bout du chemin.. une composition parfaite, dramatique et poétique à la fois.
2 Apr 2009 4:06pm
Esmeralda from Lisbon, Portugal
Olá!!!
thank you for your kind comment!! I am really glad :)
Love your black and white!!!!!
2 Apr 2009 5:15pm
Stef67 from in my head, France
tout les chemins mènent à la vie, les tiens nous transportent bien au delà ^^
2 Apr 2009 5:28pm
dan from Paris, France
Exactly, the photography is an emotion and we photograph well only what gets us emotionally.
2 Apr 2009 7:02pm
Ilan from Israel
Stairways to heaven?
Although with that drama in the skies, it's hard to imagine it's going to be an easy climb :)
Splendid result.
2 Apr 2009 9:12pm
paolo from Castelnuovo, Italy
i get the feeling i already saw this steps in my youth.. they leads me in my past!
nice idea, beautiful b/w
2 Apr 2009 9:34pm
Polydactyle from Montreal, Canada
That's so great! This sky is just perfect and the b/w conversion too. Well done!!
2 Apr 2009 9:58pm
Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand
Brilliant perspective!! Makes me wonder what is at the top!
3 Apr 2009 12:25am
Charles from New York, United States
Beautiful composition and exposure. Love the angle.
3 Apr 2009 12:46am
Ivar from Indianapolis, United States
Another one that hits home, love the perspective and the atmosphere.
3 Apr 2009 1:35am
Ajay from Pune, India
What a beautiful place and an excellent shot. I can actually feel this shot in my heart.
3 Apr 2009 2:32am
Lunamania from Oakland, United States
I wonder if good or evil awaits me at the top...
3 Apr 2009 3:14am
MARIANA from Canada
I am also going through your stuff and archive , picking up some awesome ideas :)))
I love what I saw so far ... Fantastic , little interesting things. I love what you see when on streets . That is me , too ;)))
Many thanks for your visits :))
4 Apr 2009 4:02am
dj.tigersprout from New York City, USA, United States
that wispy sky is just incredible!! j'adore!! :)
14 Apr 2009 2:08am
Nikon D70
1/180 second
F/11.0
ISO 200
18 mm