192-step spiral Photo

Photographer’s Note

The first lighthouse built on Fire Island was completed in 1826. It was a 74-foot high.
In 1857 Congress appropriated $40,000 for the construction of a new tower, 168 feet tall.
The 192-step, spiral staircase leads to the watch room
The ascent is interrupted every 26 steps.
posted 2 WS for other views of the lighthouse.

Anna--, scobert, siamesa, avene, melmcree, angela926, COSTANTINO, crckt, Merline, CRATEOS, Dyerco, jaywalker ha contrassegnato questa nota come utile

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baba_flies (8715) 2008-04-21 4:39

Hello Jorge! I just wanted to ask if you went all the way up, all the 192 steps, but seeing your WS I can see that you had your full share of fitness ... Very nice inside and all the way up look. It certainly kept the lighthouse keeper in good shape and I guess he never had to go to the gym :) This is very good, I like it. Barbara.

Anna-- (7779) 2008-04-21 5:03

Ciao Jorge,
excellent framing for this interesting stairs, very beautiful graphic effect. Very nice colors
Anna

dvlazar (6534) 2008-04-21 5:41

Jorge - a great perspective shot of this lighthouse, internally. I like your creativity!
Regards,
Dave

Paolo (40826) 2008-04-21 5:50

Hi Jorge, great one, with a brilliant POV looking up on the steps and that fantastic circular red bricks wall all around!
excellent timing, quality and beautiful colours.
thanks, ciao

scobert (5333) 2008-04-21 8:18

Hi Jorge,
I just love this photo of yours! You obviously took painstaking care in composing this image and it is a beautiful abstract! Excellent work and a very unusual and very creative rendition of a lighthouse! Well done!
Stan

siamesa (14757) 2008-04-21 8:38

Hello Jorge,
I was missing your photos. This is an artistic work. Congratulations.
Regards
Maria

avene (11930) 2008-04-21 9:47

hello Jorge,
what can I say, great shot! I like a lot how the patterns on the metal staircase mirror the bricks, and the spiral creates an illusion of being inside a huge sea shell :) excellent light management too, and the dizzying perspective adds to the power of this photo. outstanding work, my compliments.

with best regards,
Kristine

Glint (3298) 2008-04-21 10:52

hello Jorge,
fntastic POV showing the spiral staircase.I especially like the brickwork seems to spiral and cirlcle too. There is an interesting contrast betwen metal and brick both in texture and colour.
regards,
Bev

bracasha75 (23119) 2008-04-21 13:04

Hi Jorge
Excellent perspective and intresthing here is that here is not posible to view or know from what position is this pic. maked
From up to down or from down to up.
Bravo
Cheers,Braca
PS (Sory for my poor eng.)

lousat (18277) 2008-04-21 16:54

Hi Jorge,great work,this idea of the perspective is very very wonderfull and the realisation too,my best compliments fot his work and for the note,have a nice day,Luciano

melmcree (2261) 2008-04-22 6:56

Hey Jorge,

It's good to finally be back into my old routine. I missed seeing everyone's photos. I think you have a really nice and interesting shot of this lighthouse. When I was in Maine a couple years back we never got to see the inside of one so for me this is very interesting. I never would have guessed it was a lighthouse. I think your lighting and sharpness are very good. I can only imagine the lighting isn't very good and then to take the shot overhead isn't an easy task. One thing I would have liked to have seen is having the spiral end within the rule of thirds. Not sure if that is possible but I think it would create more visual tension. Just an idea if you get the opportunity again.

Have a great day,

Mel

angela926 (1882) 2008-04-22 9:15

Hello Jorge,
Fantastic shot, excellent composition and point
of view, great shapes and textures, nice colors
and good clarity, superb sharpness and depth of
field, well done.
Angela

crckt (7176) 2008-04-22 14:34

Hola amigo,
Fantastic shot, quite artistic as well. Really nice work. I love it.
Well done,
Shaeri

kwazireal (179) 2008-04-22 17:29

Very good image of an interesting and challenging venue!

Detail, composition, and color are excellent, Jorge...

I played around with the "Rule of Thirds" concept and posted a WS for anyone's interest.

Regards
Chris

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BlueRaven (35) 2008-04-23 0:23

Hi Jorge,
Excellent shot! On the thumbnail I thought it looked like a closeup of some kind of shell or conch. :o)
Great framing, too. Thanks for sharing!
Best wishes
Claudia

COSTANTINO (24670) 2008-04-24 2:39

Hi Jorge,
fantastic composition and great inspiration with
a very nice result. Excellent framing and light.
Well done my friend. Bravo.
Saludos,
Costantino

toto (19011) 2008-04-25 1:59

Bonsoir,
belle photo de cet escalier hélicoidal de toute beauté, pris sous un excelent POV qui nous montre bien sa spirale.
Impressionante tour qui monte, monte, monte.
Merci du partage.

Amitiés Thomas

Merline (6580) 2008-04-25 5:31

Very good work on this Jorge. Interesting mix of bricks and metal and that perspective and depth of field are excellent. I like this a lot, in general I am a fan of lighthouses. The perfect place to keep fit:-)

Kind regards
Michèle

CRATEOS (7274) 2008-04-25 13:44

you start a new epoca i thing amigo..now you turn your self to the artistic situation...great work my friend ...!!!!!
many rgrds amigo

nf

Dyerco (9857) 2008-04-25 20:12

Hi Jorge
You have a terrific graphic shot here. The exposure has been well handled.
Phil

batalay (22455) 2008-04-28 7:21

Hello Jorge,

I love the pattern created by a circular staircase, especially tightly wound. They create logarithmic spirals. Your note is informative, and the photograph is first rate.

Warm regards,

Bulent

makis (282) 2008-05-08 12:08

Hello Jorge,
very nice idea. Technically perfect implementation.
Best regards
Thomas

Isa-M (4026) 2008-05-17 13:54

Great photo !
Amazing POV ! Very good eye!
Isabela

oguz (59) 2008-05-25 23:21

hello jorge,
nice colours,great pov,beatiful picture.
greetings
oguz

jaywalker (13097) 2008-05-29 14:16

Hi Jorge, A really well photographed image, the spiral is brilliant, there is very good light & you have perfect composition & prospective, I love it, kind regards Wilson.

westcoastgirl1 (42) 2009-11-09 11:29

Hi Jorge

From the smaller image this looks like the inside of a seashell. Interesting POV. Good lighting despite the conditions. Great contrast to see all the brickwork.

TFS,
Tosca