Here’s my last-minute entry to Sally’s phoneography challenge this week. I selected a shot taken from the top floor of the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago. When I looked over the railing of the staircase, I loved the way the steps spiraled down 4 floors and ended at a goldfish pond at the bottom. (If you look closely you can see the fish.) I liked the contrast between the strong lines of the railing and the graceful curves of steps.
Spiral Staircase at the MCA, Chicago. Shot with my Samsung Galaxy S5.
This shot was captured on my Samsung Galaxy S5. I didn’t use a flash, but bumped up the contrast a bit in Photoshop and intensified the color of the goldfish. I also post processed it with the accented edges filter. My question to you is: is the image confusing or is it clear that you are looking down the steps to the bottom floor? I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Here are some of my fellow challengers this week:
- https://sustainabilitea.wordpress.com/2015/04/27/phoneography-and-non-slr-digital-photo-challenge-challengers-choice-playing-with-the-abstract/
- http://nadinetomlinson.com/2015/04/27/food-phoneography-challenge-jamaican-holiday-ham/
- http://thoughtstalesandwhatnot.com/2015/04/27/phoneography-challenge-isla-naburot-as-seen-through-the-lens-of-my-samsung-note-2/
- https://streetsofsfphotos.wordpress.com/2015/04/27/shhhhhhh/
- http://ohmsweetohm.me/2015/04/27/sallys-mobile-device-photography-challenge/
- https://decocraftsdigicrafts.wordpress.com/2015/04/28/phoneography-challengers-choice-a-cat-showdown/
- https://patchworkponderings.wordpress.com/2015/04/27/phoneography-non-slr-digital-devices-photo-challenge-challengers-choice-clouds/
- https://piecesofstarlight.wordpress.com/2015/04/27/phoneography-and-non-slr-digital-devices-photo-challenge-challengers-choice-architecture/
- http://artifactsandfictions.com/2015/04/28/on-the-great-ocean-road/
- https://zimmerbitch.wordpress.com/2015/04/28/seeking-the-shadow-of-a-dream-grown-vain/
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P.A. Moed 
This is so geometric and illusionistic at the same time.
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Hi Maria. Oh, I see what you mean. Thanks! Is it M.C. Escher-like then? I’ve always loved his work.
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Patti, it’s a beautiful photo. It might have been beautiful to capture it as it is so narrow and it seems dark there. Your minimal editing was great.
It is this kind of images that confuses your perception as to what really is, depending on how you lol at it.
After you said it was from the top, then I saw it too.
Fabulous done!
Lucile
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Hi Lucile. Thanks for your thoughts. It’s great to understand how you perceive it. I took a shot from the bottom of the MCA and I thought it was more confusing, so I stuck with the shot from the top of the stairs. I appreciate your interpretation! Many thanks. –Patti
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Now it is fixed. Your image captures the drama and lines of the staircase. It conjures many aspects and elements that make human architecture innovative and inventive. Happy Photo Challenge.
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Hi Sally. Thanks for your thoughts on this shot! It is a dramatic staircase in a lovely modern setting–perfect for a modern art collection! Have a great weekend–Patti
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It’s a brilliant capture, especially with the sharp definition of the goldfish. Quite artistic.
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Hi Nadine. Thanks so much for your thoughts! Glad the goldfish stood out. That’s what I was aiming for! I sounds like we have similar interests–writing and photography. Nice to meet you here!–Patti
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Magnificent capture!!
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Wow, Amy. Thanks!–Patti
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It doesn’t matter the orientation the image stands alone as a geometric shape. Great capture.
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Thanks, Carol. I see what you mean. The geometry itself is what captures your eye. I appreciate your thoughts!–Patti
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Beautiful composition. I love the details. And no, it’s not confusing. The baluster/stairs frame the center/goldfish so well and even looks like a boat.
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Hi Milai. Yes, I thought it looked like a boat too. It’s a gorgeous building, as you can see! Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts. I’ll check out your site too.–Patti
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wow!! Amazing shape!
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Hi Cybele. I’m so glad you enjoyed this! Thanks for stopping by.–Patti
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Patti, I love this photo! Very Escher-like and intriguing! Super job.
janet
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Hi Janet. I’ll make sure to look at your shot too. So glad you liked this one.–Patti
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Fascinating stairwell! Bravo!
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Thanks, Cindy! It’s in the contemporary art museum in Chicago. Appropriately stunning and modern. 🙂
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