Stairways to Heaven

[ssim]

I went over to St. Joseph's Oratory in Montreal a while ago with the intent of just snapping some more test on the 5D. I had a few that came out I really kind of liked.

All shot with the 16-35 f2.8 lens

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[huw1000]

Number 3 is my favourite - I love the way the stone steps lead you up the angular building, that contrasts starkly against the bright blue sky and is a complete inverse reflection of the smooth curved structure on the left, especially due to the fact that the building seems to have a black 'border' to it - make it seem that it just doesn't belong there.

Also makes you think 'What's around the corner?' as it give the impression that the steps lead almost to nowhere just disapearing over a crest, there's no indication as to where the steps lead. :)

[jgjulio]

Nice shots. I like number two the best.

[gmaize]

Very creative compositions. I think I'll have to remember to try this type of perspective in my architectural and travel photography. A bit more contrast, or selective dodging on the buildings I think might make the focal point (buildings) pop out in the distance.....or maybe not.

--gmaize

[Big_B]

Number two is absoultely brilliant!

[kbreit]

Number two is my favorite, followed closely by the third. The first doesn't do a lot for me. It's not taken straight on, so it feels lopsided.

[DwightMcCann]

Love the second one.

[BottomBracket]

Great stuff. Number 2 likewise grabs me.

[stoneylonesome]

Nice series of shots Sheldon, all are good and all made tired just looking at them and thinking of the climb. wheres the escalator? :lol: :lol: :lol:

[symes]

Number two is AWESOME...I think you could do wonders with this in a Black and white copy using some of Martin's hints...

I think number one could deal with a tighter crop...maybe at the base of the stairs...

Cheers,

[SolPics]

I like the angle of view in the second one. Nice!

[PetKal]

Excellent work, SSIM. You seem to be driving that lens to its full potential.

I like those gentle and neutral colours. IMO, this is a good example of elegant architectural photography at its best.

[JMAS]

FANTASTIC! Love that 2nd photo!
Genius composition and angle; great exposure, frankly I am surprised you didn't get more comments on that photo. Also the textures are great there. All very, very good and refreshing in that image.

BTW I also like the other two.;)

[Spearin]

I can only see one of them :( But it's awesome! I love the composition.

[cmM]

#2 and #3 are absolutely fantastic! Love the perspectives

[Maureen Souza]

Wow Sheldon, these are awesome. Gotta love that lens too.....:)

[PEACHMAN]

Love good stairs shots,,,especially ones in which you don't see the destination like #2 and #3...these are great!

[elTwitcho]

Second is great

[HJMinard]

2 and 3 are both excellent, Sheldon ... #2 is my favorite.

[Valpre]

second & third is fanfrikkentastic!

[ToferPhotography]

#2 & #3 are great, but like #2 even more so!

[René Damkot]

Another vote for #2! Brilliant shot!

[garnerfoto]

I'm not normally a fan of architecture photos but the second and third shots are stunning.

[garbidz]

you got a very strong sense of form and composition

[cobra]

Pic #2 is my favorite. The blue sky and cross urge me to follow the stairs and find God. Cool!

[nerogtr]

2 & 3 =)

[Alan Neilson]

Oh to have full wide angle when using digital!!!!. I have to agree really like number two, not only the composition, but the blue sky really makes the shot, no. 3 is also good, I like the way you have goten down low letting the stairs lead you inyo the photo's

[skn]

#2 is fantastic and i also like #3...they both have a surreal look about them

[Elisabeth-Ann]

Very nice perspectives on all three!

[ACDCROCKS]

Love the 3rd one,seems like a never ending stariwell, curving, etc...E

[ACDCROCKS]

The 3rd one is my favorite, a never ending stairway, curinving, conving the eye of it going forever as it dissepears in the the backround, Excellent composition ....10 stars.

[Coco-Puffs]

the second shot is awesome! it made me look at my monitor for a minute :D.

[ae1969]

I agree........#2 and #3 are great.

I wonder what it would look like if you would photoshop the buildings in the background in those 2 pics....

Nice job.

[Wazza]

Did someone say sttrreeeeettccchhhhhh?

Great shots Sheldon. :)

[wareseeker]

Great shot! I have visited this church before I think 5 year ago but didn't have my camera with me. Thanks for the pics!