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
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Carrie M. Groseclose March 15, 2019
This is gorgeous. Wonderful comp and presentation. Great job! #11754886
Tammy M. Anderson
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John Koepfer @PresentPleasures March 15, 2019
Another WOW from me Mike, beautifully captured staircase and I to love the vertical composition, clarity and light!! #11754956
Randall V. Rainey
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Kirsten Kiki Kjaer March 17, 2019
How very impressive, Mike. #11755362
William S. Briggs
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Mike F. Anderson March 17, 2019
Thanks everyone for your comments! #11755391
Kathleen Holcomb Johnson
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Sandra Anderson March 26, 2019
What an amazing staircase. Wonderful capture. #11757390
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