Weekly Photo Challenge: “Geometry”
Stairway to Escher
Again, it’s been weeks since I’ve participated in one of these challenges so this Urbex piece is my contribution for the latest theme.
The stairwell of the Hamilton Workers Arts and Heritage Centre is probably no big deal to most but to me, it’s so fantastically Escheresque. The optical illusion of this space; created by the many angles, similar tones, and seemingly incongruous shadows, is so phenomenal that whether you’re up top looking down or at the bottom looking up, you have to stop and look carefully at your surroundings to remind yourself of which way is up or down. Sometimes it’s just not enough to sense gravity.
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Very cool looking stairs!
Thank you, Milka.
Fantastic!
Thanks, Angeline.
Oh yes, very Escher indeed!
I can imagine figures walking on the dimensions as if they were upside down or rightside up.
Back in the 80′s, Jim Henson and Frank Oz produced a film called Labrynth in which there was an Escheresque scene where David Bowie’s wizard charachter walked along physics-defying staircases. The more recent film Inception also had a dream sequence with a seemingly looping staircase in an office setting. I love this stuff.
nice
Oh yes, I wondered if anybody would do stairs for geometry… Loving this photo, Allan!
Thanks, Paula. I had also considered making some macro shots of Billiard balls on a pool table but preferred these stairs instead.
You can still do Billiard balls for some other challenge
It is all the matter of interpretation…. I always enjoy your posts, Allan!
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Very cool stairs photo Allan. Works well in B/W.
Much appreciated, Cardinal.
Perfect description of this incredible space! The lines and illumination are stunning!
Thank you too, Patti.
perfect for the challenge
Great shot — like Hitchcock’s ‘Vertigo’!
You’ve been nominated! http://suburbanferndaleark.wordpress.com/2012/11/04/3599/
Thank you; very much appreciated. I’ll need some time to post my acceptance.
Crazy stairs! I’ve seen many pictures of this kind, but this one is certainly one of the bests. You can really get vertigo from looking at it.
And WEEEEE! to using the theme I love. It’s perfect for you, not just because I use it, but because you deserve to use it better than I do.
Ow, it’s YOUR OPTION to put the widgets in the footers instead of sidebars. It will make your pictures even larger for better viewing. Seriously, perfect for a photoblog like yours.
Thank you, Rommel.
Yes, I really had to decide on a better format to maximize the images while keeping important links present through widgets. I think this works the best so far. Additionally, I wanted the main blog to match the format I adopted for the Hammer Home Street Photography Project.
Loved this! Real-live version of Escher…
“Only those who attempt the absurd will achieve the impossible. I think it’s in my basement . . . let me go upstairs and check.“
—M. C. Escher
Geometrically chilly stairs…perfect for this challenge.
You’ve been nominated for the “One Lovely Blogger Award” Keep uploading those beautiful pictures for us to see
http://theevolutionofeloquence.wordpress.com/2012/11/09/olba/
It will take me a bit of time to post my acceptance but thank you so much, Leo.
You’ll find more of my photos on MOF’s Facebook fan page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Modes-of-Flight/111023208951492
The depth of field on this photo is incredible.. I so appreciate your talent.
Stunning shot!
Nicely taken, very Bresson
Thank you, Mark.
Nice!
~Christy
Thanks.
Welcome!
This is fantastically Escheresque!