Loretto Chapel, Santa Fe, NM
Uploaded: March 15, 2019 08:18:57 | Entered: March 15, 2019 08:18:57
From Wikipedia ... Loretto Chapel is best known for its "miraculous" spiral staircase, which rises 20 feet (6.1 m) to the choir loft while making two full turns, all without the support of a newel or central pole. The staircase is built mostly out of wood and is held together by wooden pegs and glue rather than nails or other hardware. Apart from any claims of its miraculous nature, the staircase has been described as a remarkable feat of woodworking. According to a Washington Post column by Tim Carter, "It's a magnificent work of art that humbles me as a master carpenter. To create a staircase like this using modern tools would be a feat. It's mind-boggling to think about constructing such a marvel with crude hand tools, no electricity and minimal resources."
Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 16/10 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: NIKON D70
Bojan Bencic March 15, 2019
WOW! This is beautiful, Mike. Fantastic architecture. #1722092Joannie Bertucci March 15, 2019
Beautiful presentation of this iconic staircase Mike! Saw it many years ago, before photography, wish I could go back! Amazing story behind the construction of this staircase! fave #11754818Emile Abbott March 15, 2019
Stunning composition of this beautiful staircase Mike. #11754826Teresa Burnett March 15, 2019
I'm with Bojan....WOW! Superb capture of this beautiful architecture! Guess I need to add Santa Fe to my list of places to visit. #11754827Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas March 15, 2019
Fantastic image Mike!,Carrie M. Groseclose March 15, 2019
This is gorgeous. Wonderful comp and presentation. Great job! #11754886Tammy M. Anderson March 15, 2019
Love the comp. clarity and details. #11754892Leslie McLain March 15, 2019
Beautiful capture of this very cool staircase. #11754905Val Feldman March 15, 2019
Gorgeous work! Beautiful clarity, light and details. The vertical comp really shows off the grandeur of the staircase! Add another WOW, Mike! #11754927Christine Greenspan March 15, 2019
Exceptional image, Mike! Every detail is flawless. Hope we see this again. #11754933John Koepfer @PresentPleasures March 15, 2019
Another WOW from me Mike, beautifully captured staircase and I to love the vertical composition, clarity and light!! #11754956Randall V. Rainey March 15, 2019
This is an excellent image Mike, the details and the lighting are superb A FAV <>< #11754972Terry Cervi March 16, 2019
This is a real beauty, Mike! Love your composition!! #11755050Martha R. Mazon March 16, 2019
Wonderful framing, depth, light and balance, Mike! Excellent. #11755062Oscar J. Pung March 16, 2019
Fantastic work Mike. Lighting, detail, and composition are great! #11755206Gail Sullivan March 17, 2019
Amazing detail and lighting, Mike and the long vertical orientation works so works so well here! #11755337Kirsten Kiki Kjaer March 17, 2019
How very impressive, Mike. #11755362William S. Briggs March 17, 2019
Beautiful capture Mike. Great composition and lighting. Nice work. #11755364William S. Briggs March 17, 2019
Beautiful capture Mike. Great composition and lighting. Nice work. #11755366Mike F. Anderson March 17, 2019
Thanks everyone for your comments! #11755391Kathleen Holcomb Johnson March 18, 2019
The tones of color and the composition keeps me coming back for another look. Beautifully captured Mike! #11755420Jeff Robinson March 18, 2019
Outstanding subject, comp and clarity Mike! #11755422John D. Roach March 21, 2019
Fine image. #11756305Arnie Horwitz March 24, 2019
Great composition and design elements! #11757001Sandra Anderson March 26, 2019
What an amazing staircase. Wonderful capture. #11757390Gerda Grice April 02, 2019
Beautiful capture of this lovely staircase, Mike! #11758979Lindley Johnson April 05, 2019
A wonderful image of this beautiful staircase, Mike! #11759689Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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