The Quiet Spiral by Chipka
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This is a quick-skirmish post since my internet time is both limited and sporadic. It is a shot of an ignored part of Prague's Church of Saint Nicholas.
The Church of Saint Nicholas is one of the more beautiful cathedrals in the city of Prague. But behind its frescoes and extravagant gold leaf, its alcoves and altars there are quiet (and old) steps leading to the upper levels of the church. The ascending spiral is easily ignored, but a sense of age pervades the simple, undecorated space...and the gloomy, gray light of Prague in winter casts a cold glow through the windows. I was fascinated by this spiral staircase, and the age-worn steps and so here is an offering of yet another facet of my brief return to Prague.
When I return to Dortmund, I'll actually catch up on the uploads I've missed from everyone else here, and as always, I hope that you enjoy this image. As always, thank you for your viewing and comments, and I look forward to being back "home" in the quieter confines of Dortmund, though I don't exactly wish to leave Prague behind...but ah...Prague isn't a city that you leave...you simply go away for a while....
Comments (26)
Those steps look well-used... I wonder if there are ghosts still roaming up and down those stairs... Great capture with the light shining through that window.
This is totally awesome, Chip. A gorgeous shot. Excellent composition, beautiful light, and a fabulous sense of time and history. In case any moderators are looking, I would like to nominate this for this week's LWITG!
I'm with Tara, Chip, this is simply superb!! The light, the sense of mystery, of ancient times, absolutely wonderful!! Whatever you're doing there in Prague, it's heightened your senses or something, your fotos from there are stunning!!
What a wonderful view of history and a great mood!
I like this very much. My eye goes to the knothole in the wood on the lower step and I wonder at the story behind it.
OMG !!!!!! SO AMAZING & BEAUTIFUL CAPTURE !!!!!
Very simple, excellent
Excellent picture on this spiral and very nice light and color ! Good day :)
Very well shot and thanks for telling so much about it. Very interresting!
Ooh, this is a a very moody and fascinating picture. Does that window have a hexagonal pattern in it? It sure looks like one. Neat photo!
Couleurs et- surtout- textures magnifiques!
I agree this is a brilliant shot. The compo, the light and contrast are all perfect. Very inviting image, I'd like to climb these stairs to see what's up there. And I think you caught the silence there, too. This is the most difficult and genius part of it. Excellent work, my friend.
Good one Chip, and take care S ~ Hugs ~
Excellent shot Chip, capturing light, shade and texture - Bravo my friend - hugs Jane xx
I can visualise thousands of footfalls in this piece Chip. Hmmm my mind is buzzing.
Un captura de una iliminacion bellisima amigo genial++++5
Another nice and interesting image Chip, we are getting all this directly from Prague...Thanks for sharing!
wonderful, it invites me to walk on the stairs, well done
Sweet shot!
I love the depth of this shot ..excellent work...
Ohhhhhh la la.... GORGEOUS! Such marvelous perspective and a mood that I adore... for me, OK? ;-)
Great photo, perfect lighting!
The various tones of theses steps, a perfect centring and excellent set up of the light as well....A great one !
This is a very fine photo which does stir the imagination.
Beautiful Chip...the stairs seem to be offering an invitation....a beautiful mood!
Graceful curve of the stairs, mystery above; gorgeous!