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Up the Down Staircase

© Ellen Hodges

Up the Down Staircase

Uploaded: February 01, 2012

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Have a great day, friends!!

Exif: F Number: 12.9, ExposureTime: 3200000/100000 seconds, ISO: 100, FocalLength: 10.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Mary K. Robison February 02, 2012

This scene has so many things to love, Ellen.
The mellow shades of brown, the marvelous lighting, and the vertical composition are all so pleasing to the eye. The various shapes and angles are wonderfully captured as well.
WINNER! #1440676

Cecil Whitt February 02, 2012

Very nice movement in this image, C. #9960168

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe February 02, 2012

Gorgeous light and comp. Ellen. So beautiful!! #9960205

Gord MacEachern February 02, 2012

Wow, this is so good Ellen, beautifully photographed!! #9960256

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe February 02, 2012

Outstanding capture and processing Ellen!! #9960343

Inge Linden February 02, 2012

Ditto! #9960391

Leslie McLain level-classic February 02, 2012

Beautiful capture and light, Ellen. #9960438

Linda D. Lester level-classic February 02, 2012

Just beautiful!!!! #9960455

Robert R. Goodman February 02, 2012

Hi Ellen,Beautiful capture my friend.Stunning color and the lighting is absolutely beautiful!!!!! #9960592

Lindley Johnson level-classic February 02, 2012

One of my favorite compositions from this terrific building. Well done, Ellen! #9960692

Patrick Rouzes level-classic February 02, 2012

Exceptional golden tones, lighting, pov, comp & mood here, Ellen! Winner inmy book! #9960839

Kathy Salerni level-classic February 02, 2012

Stunning light, color and comp, Ellen! Well done! #9960922

David M. Montero February 02, 2012

Beautiful light, comp and tone Ellen!!! #9961432

Tammy Espino February 02, 2012

Ditto all the above! :) #9961865

Mary Timman February 02, 2012

Beautiful composition and tones. #9961970

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic February 03, 2012

Fabulous warmth with the lighting and rich tones. That staircase has such an intricate design. Fabulous composition. #9962405

Julie Burnett February 03, 2012

This glows with warmth and light, and your composition is fantastic, Ellen!! #9962784

John Connolly February 03, 2012

Marvelous light and composition here Ellen! Your DOF is amazing! #9963420

Carol Flisak level-classic February 03, 2012

Beautiful, Ellen... you captured all the elements... the stained glass windows, railing, gothic ceiling, and wonderful light! Well done! #9963605

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic February 03, 2012

Marvelous warm colors and sense of space. #9963837

Anita Hogue February 04, 2012

WOW this is gorgeous! Thanks for my BD wish #9964395

Debbie Bray February 04, 2012

I love it all, the architecture is just breathtaking, Ellen! #9965178

Amanda J. Tanner level-classic February 04, 2012

Beautiful lighting and comp Ellen! #9965295

Mary Dimitriw level-classic February 04, 2012

Exceptionally composed with wonderful lighting! A fave Ellen. #9965619

Karen Celella February 05, 2012

Outstanding, Ellen! #9966159

Emile Abbott level-classic February 05, 2012

Love it Ellen #9966862

Leslie McLain level-classic March 25, 2012

Congrats on a beautiful finalist, ellen. #10054197

Chris Budny level-deluxe March 25, 2012

What a beauty! I've enjoyed all the images I've seen of this place, from you and "the Chicago gang" ;) Congratulations! #10054374

Ellen Hodges March 25, 2012

Thanks very much, BP!! Appreciate it very much!! #10054409

Avril Young March 25, 2012

A winner, just so beautiful...congrats Ellen! #10054670

Carol Flisak level-classic March 25, 2012

Huge congrats on your finalist, Ellen! Good luck in the next round! #10054845

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic March 25, 2012

I want to see gold on this one Ellen. Congratulations on this stellar image. Good luck in the final round. #10054866

Robert R. Goodman March 25, 2012

WTG Ellen,A big Congratulations on your beautiful finalist my friend!!!! #10055047

Graham Robards March 25, 2012

Congratulations on your finalist Ellen,love this creation! Best of luck in the next round!

Pat #10055158

Kathy Salerni level-classic March 25, 2012

Huge congrats on another well deserved Finalist, Ellen! #10055240

Tiia Vissak March 25, 2012

Congratulations! #10055280

Zita A. Strother level-classic March 25, 2012

Absolutely beautiful! #10055388

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic March 25, 2012

I totally agree with Mary, who said it all from the start.
Looks like a deserving winner to me, too.
Awesome image, Ellen!
~♥~Lisa #10055409

Mary K. Robison March 26, 2012

Can I pick 'em, or what, Ellen? ;-D
CONGRATULATIONS on this gorgeous scene making finalist ~ can't wait to see where it goes from here! #10055934

Marilyn Cornwell March 26, 2012

A beautifully composed Finalist, Ellen! Congratulations! #10056226

Julie Burnett March 26, 2012

Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist, Ellen!! #10056359

Lorna Shutter March 26, 2012

I was almost positive I commented on this image, but I don't see one from me anywhere! I did see this though and what I meant to say was ... FAVE & WINNER!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS on both of your Finalist Awards this month, Ellen!!!!! AWESOME work!!! Good Luck in the next round!!! :)
Photobucket #10056551

Stefania Barbier level-classic March 26, 2012

superb... congratulations!!! #10056567

Deborah Lewinson level-addict March 26, 2012

Love the image, Ellen, and the title is one of my favorite books!

Congrats on this excellent finalist and best wishes for the next round!
Debby #10056644

Patti Coblentz March 26, 2012

This is beautiful beyond words, Ellen...and I love the title (and the book)!
Congratulations on your finalist! Like everyone else, I hope we'll see this in the next round :)) #10056774

Lindley Johnson level-classic March 26, 2012

Congratulations on another terrific finalist, Ellen. I love this staircase. #10056976

Mary Timman March 26, 2012

Congrats again Ellen. #10057161

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe March 26, 2012

Beautiful finalist. Congrats, Ellen. #10057167

Inge Linden March 26, 2012

Congratulations! #10057266

Nancy L. Green level-classic March 26, 2012

No surprise here, CONGRATULATIONS Ellen, this si AWESOME!! <>< #10057370

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic March 26, 2012

A huge congratulations on this well deserved commendation Ellen. Hope to see gold on this one. #10057398

Liz blahh March 26, 2012

Congratulations! #10057499

Emile Abbott level-classic March 26, 2012

Congrats Ellen on well deserved finalist. #10058037

Tammy Espino March 26, 2012

Congrats on your wonderful finalist!! :) #10058287

Rona L. Schwarz March 26, 2012

Gorgeous Finalist that somehow I missed first-time around, Ellen! Love the golden tones, the wonderful lighting and excellent comp - love the movement, as Cecil says. HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on this outstanding Finalist and Good luck in the next round! #10059181

Renee Doyle March 26, 2012

Wonderfully composed and captured Ellen!! Congratulations! #10059581

Terry Cervi level-deluxe March 26, 2012

Congrats on your awesome finalist, Ellen! #10059815

Mary Dimitriw level-classic March 27, 2012

Congrats Ellen!! Hope to see this go gold! #10060416

JO ANN CLEVELAND March 27, 2012

Congratulations on this fantastic Finalist
Ellen, this is soooo kool!

jo ann c. #10061515

frank w. degenhardt March 27, 2012

You sure do amaze us girl. Congratulations on this awesome work and the Finalist it brought you.
Annie and I are so happy for you. #10061560

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic March 27, 2012

Great comp, beautiful tones. Congratulations!! #10062007

David M. Montero March 27, 2012

Love the tone and composition. Congratulations on your finalist selection Ellen! #10062299

Debbie Bray March 28, 2012

Ellen, just so outstandingly beautiful, as always!! Congratulations on your finalist! #10062764

Chris Budny level-deluxe March 28, 2012

Yes! Congratulations on making the gold, Ellen! #10063868

Leslie McLain level-classic March 28, 2012

Congrats on a beautiful winner, Ellen. #10063898

Ellen Hodges March 28, 2012

Thanks so much, BP, for choosing this image and thanks sooooo much for the kind comments, friends!! #10064020

Patti Coblentz March 28, 2012

This is definitely a favorite for me...just love it, Ellen! Big congratulations on your gold win!! #10064027

Debbie Bray March 28, 2012

Oh Ellen, a huge congratulations from me for your big gold win!! Well deserved for a lovely lady!! #10064043

ROBIN-LEE M. Vieira March 28, 2012

Yay Ellen!!! This is so absolutely beautiful...Big Congratulations!! #10064106

Phyllis H. Burchett March 28, 2012

B I G CONGRATS Ellen!!! #10064144

Rona L. Schwarz March 28, 2012

Am delighted to see this wonderful rich, golden-toned image with more deserving GOLD, Ellen! Superb in every way - HUGE CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 2ND PLACE WINNER! #10064159

Deborah Lewinson level-addict March 28, 2012

Huge congrats on your win, Ellen!

Debby #10064218

Lindley Johnson level-classic March 28, 2012

Big congratulations on your terrific win, Ellen! #10064226

Kathy Salerni level-classic March 28, 2012

Congrats on winning the Gold, Ellen!

#10064317

Stefania Barbier level-classic March 28, 2012

congratulations on your beautiful winner!!! #10064361

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer March 28, 2012

Congratulations on this magnificent gold winner, Ellen. #10064371

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic March 29, 2012

Woohoo, Congrats on this awesome gold Ellen!!! #10064464

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic March 29, 2012

Beautiful gold, Congratulations!! #10064602

Tiia Vissak March 29, 2012

Congratulations on your Winner! #10064612

Mary Dimitriw level-classic March 29, 2012

Golden glow and a Golden Winner!! Congrats Ellen! #10064619

Mary K. Robison March 29, 2012

Can I pick...?
CONGRATULATIONS on your well-earned Gold Winner, Ellen!
So happy for you!

#10064621

Renee Doyle March 29, 2012

Beautiful!! Congratulations Ellen! #10064717

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe March 29, 2012

Congrats on your beautiful winner, Ellen. #10064747

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe March 29, 2012

Congrats on your winning image Ellen :) #10064883

Mary Timman March 29, 2012

Congratulations on your beautiful winner. #10064927

Lorna Shutter March 29, 2012

Woo Hoo!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved 2nd Place Win, Ellen!!!!! :)
Photobucket #10065006

Linda D. Lester level-classic March 29, 2012

Just beautiful....Congratulations! #10065077

Tammy Espino March 29, 2012

Congrats on your win :) #10065254

Robert R. Goodman March 29, 2012

Hi Ellen,A big congratulation my friend on this beautful win!!!!! #10065335

Anita Hogue March 29, 2012

Totally awesome! Congratulations! #10065357

Michael S. Baker March 29, 2012

Beautiful shot, Ellen...congratulations! #10065516

Terry Cervi level-deluxe March 29, 2012

Congrats on your beautiful win, Ellen! #10065702

frank w. degenhardt March 29, 2012

Annie and I want to send you a REAL BIG CONGRATULATIONS for this most wonderful 2nd Place Win. Way to go girl. #10065753

John Connolly March 29, 2012

Huge congratulations on your gold win, Ellen! This is a very deserving image! #10065906

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic March 29, 2012

WTG, Ellen. A big congrats to you on your win. #10066379

Phyllis A. Houghton March 29, 2012

Congratulations on this beautiful 2nd place winner, Ellen! #10066475

Julie Burnett March 30, 2012

Congratulations on this well deserved win, Ellen!! #10067000

Karen Celella March 31, 2012

Congratulations on your fabulous winner, Ellen! #10068616

Emile Abbott level-classic April 01, 2012

Congratulations on a well deserved gold winner, Ellen. #10070493

Antonio Amen April 02, 2012

Fantastic photo, love it. #10071460

David M. Montero April 04, 2012

Spectacular! So happy to see it. Congratulations on your win Ellen! #10075628

Debra R. Harder April 05, 2012

This is soooooooo BEAUTIFUL, Ellen! I can see why there's a GOLD badge under it. Superb in every way!! Deb #10077060

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic April 05, 2012

Huge CONGRATZ on your marvelous Winner, Ellen.

UB. #10077274

Marcel J. Fernandez April 08, 2012

Congratulations, Ellen on your wonderful Winner. #10081700

Ann Lyssenko level-classic August 01, 2012

Wonderful POV to lead the viewer into the experience of this scene. Congratulations! Well deserved winner! Ann #10258883

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