moving on up

Anthony Mancuso

moving on up

-featured in “cityscapes and skylines”
-second place “cityscapes and skylines” challenge, the city’s secret patterns
-top ten finish “mood and ambience” group challenge, steps and stairs
-challenge winner, group avitar and featured in “lines” group
-twice featured in “lines” group

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moving on up belongs to the following groups:

Complex Simplicity of Art, Abstract Art, ART HOUSE PRODUCTIONS INTERNATIONAL, Australian Contemporary Photography, Cityscapes and City Skylines ~ ALL THINGS "CITY" , Just Lines and Metallic Junktion Available for sale as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints

moving on up by Anthony Mancuso
moving on up by Anthony Mancuso
  • felixx

    felixx

    I really like this!! The angle of the shot and the use of shadow to make the shape of the steps emerge from the photo, lovely

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thank you Karen, much appreciated

  • Leslie  Hagen

    Leslie Hagen

    This is well balanced and quite poetic.

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    Thanks Leslie

  • Sacha Bloor

    Sacha Bloor

    great shot – nice light, shadows and angle! like it!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thank you Sacha

  • Kitsmumma

    Kitsmumma

    This is fantastic Anthony, I love the angle and the light, really brings out the texture in the metal. Love it.

  • Andy Harris

    Andy Harris

    well angled and well lit shot – super!

  • Elizabeth Duncan

    Elizabeth Duncan

    This is great! I love interesting shots of ordinary items.

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thanks Elizabeth, i appreciate it

  • BlaizerB

    BlaizerB

    man this rocks. what a gr8 capture. love the angle and lighting. masterpiece. cheers

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks BlaizerB, I really appreciate your comment.

  • Michael J Armijo

    Michael J Armijo

    Super detail…makes me dizzy-a little-...but I love it VERY MUCH! :)

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thanks Michael, I’m glad you like it! :)

  • Bruce  Watson

    Bruce Watson

    The most interesting escalator I have seen for some time. Well seen and treated.

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thanks Bruce, I’m glad you like it.

  • Craig Watson

    Craig Watson

    Who would have thought of taking that???...and so damned well!

  • LisaR

    LisaR

    Love this image!! Great texture!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thanks Lisa, glad you like it :)

  • Nixter

    Nixter

    This is cool. I love the angle and texture of this!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks Nixter, I’m glad you like it

  • Gaurav Dhup

    Gaurav Dhup

    This is so amazing!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks Gaurav

  • majo

    majo

    I like this one too
    very cool metalic

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thanks Majo, glad you like it.

  • nick board

    nick board

    Very nice Anthony, the light and detail is terrific

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks nick :)

  • Martin  Mullen

    Martin Mullen

    A fine all round work! – excellent!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thanks Martin, I appreciate it.

  • Lisa  Marie Peaslee

    Lisa Marie Pe...

    Love your work, Anthony:)

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thank you Lisa Marie, i’m glad you like it :)

  • Nvision Ink

    Nvision Ink

    Perfect pic!!!! moving on up…

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks neil, I’m glad you like it :)

  • tangleduptight

    tangleduptight

    lovely picture! :)

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thanks, glad you like it :)

  • Kitsmumma

    Kitsmumma

    Congrats on being featured Anthony, well deserved, it’s a great image.

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    WOW!!! thanks for letting me know Kitsmumma, I didn’t have a clue!

  • Kristal

    Kristal

    nice! shows anything can be turned into art.

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks Kristal

  • anotherdonkeyd

    anotherdonkeyd

    this is a very strking photo with great rhythm to it. I look forward to checking out your other photos.

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thanks for your comment and for looking:)

  • Richard Murch

    Richard Murch

    .. Very effective image… it catchs the eye…Bravo~!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks richard :)

  • ozlat

    ozlat

    great work… like the mellow colour and love the angle!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thanks ozlat, i’m glad you like it.

  • nykonian

    nykonian

    holy cow…. I never thought of photographing an elevator like this… very inpsiring for my imagination… thx for sharing!!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thanks, i’m glad it’s giving you inspiration :)

  • Matt Roberts

    Matt Roberts

    Cool.

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thanks mister, glad you like it

  • Nando MacHado

    Nando MacHado

    You’ve got quite an eye for patterns! This is an excellent take on an everyday object. And the moirĂ©e is very well controlled. Well done!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thank you Nando, I appreciate your comment.

  • phantomorchid

    phantomorchid

    amazing pattern, such a great composition!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks for your comment

  • Amy  Briner

    Amy Briner

    very interesting vantage point. I love the colors also.

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thank you amy, i appreciate your comment.

  • Wendy  Slee

    Wendy Slee

    what gift you have! To take something so mundane and every day that most people take for granted, and see it, capture it, and make it into a work of art! That is a gift!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks for your kind comment Wendy, I really appreciate it and for taking the time to look at my site.

  • ElRobbo

    ElRobbo

    Very funky!
    Well done, Anthony!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks for your comment.

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley

    Awesome capture, angle and contrasts, well done.

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thanks basia, i appreciate it

  • ragman

    ragman

    Great capture ~ congrats on being featured

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks ragman for your comment and for stopping by:)

  • Dennis Rubin IPA

    Dennis Rubin IPA

    Great job, AM – like the strong lines!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks Dennis for taking time to look. I’m glad you like it.

  • DesignbySolo

    DesignbySolo

    well done

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thank you for looking.

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    beautiful capture!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks sailor, I appreciate the comment.

  • Kevin  Kroeker

    Kevin Kroeker

    Brilliant composition, perfectly photographed. The lighting, tones & angle are superb!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks Kevin, i’m really glad you like it and thanks for your comment

  • Tom Vaughan

    Tom Vaughan

    spectacular image… i really like the dark corners of the steps… adds great framing.

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thanks tom, i really appreciate the comment:)

  • Leith Matson

    Leith Matson

    Fantastic shot, great toning

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks Leith, thanks for looking and your your comment.

  • dehk

    dehk

    So you are the one with this shot :D i saw it on featured i think this is awesome! keep up the good work!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks Dehk, I’m glad you like it. I’m really surprised by the popularity of this shot! I’m not complaining though :)

  • David Barnes

    David Barnes

    Super work, Anthony. Awesome folio.

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks David, thanks for taking the time to look through. I appreciate it.

  • Sarah Matthews

    Sarah Matthews

    well taken, love the cold tones from the metal.

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thank you sarah, i’m glad you lke it:)

  • Scott Ruhs

    Scott Ruhs

    What an unusual, but fantastic perspective. Love this!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks Scott, I appreciate your comment

  • melissacphotography

    melissacphotog...

    wow this is really neat! I love it:o)

  • Anthony Mancuso

    Anthony Mancuso

    thank you melissa, I’m glad you like it:)

  • sashawood

    sashawood

    amazing how something so simple can look so iinteresting! i really like it.

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks sashawood, i’m really glad you like it :))

  • Malin Nordlund

    Malin Nordlund

    Gorgeous!! Love the graphic effect!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thanks malin, i’m glad you like it!

  • Jhug

    Jhug

    Very cool shot! Great angle and light! Great find!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks jhug, much appreciated

  • pentangled

    pentangled

    beautiful simplicity, works so well :o)

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thanks for your comment :))

  • rhinohawk

    rhinohawk

    great angle and color. Good compositional vision.

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks again, much appreciated

  • mohammed

    mohammed

    lovely pic gr8t angle lov it good job!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks mohammed, i appreciate your comment

  • Rany Lutz

    Rany Lutz

    Very cool perspective and treatment. Like your titles also!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    Thaks Rany, I appreciate the feedback!

  • PNFdeb

    PNFdeb

    fabulous and bold image I like this

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks Deb, much appreciated

  • Lea Henning

    Lea Henning

    Great! I love the simplicity,stunning work!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    Thanks you Lea, I’m glad you like it:)

  • Dave  Miller

    Dave Miller

    striking image from an every day item, you seem to have a passion for angling your photo’s – good work

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    Thanks Dave, I seem to be able to fit more in when it is on an angle! Or maybe it’s those “long” lunches that don’t allowme to hole the camera straight? :))

  • Bruce  Dickson

    Bruce Dickson

    You have such a great eye in all your work and an ‘editors’ hand as well. Love the way you play with angles. All a lot of fun to open.

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    Thanks for your great comment Bruce, It’s funny you mention that, a tv news editor is my “day job”

  • Craig Watson

    Craig Watson

    Great shot of something taken so much for granted! Well done!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thanks Craig, I really appreciate your comment

  • Elodie

    Elodie

    original this one!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thanks again Elodie, I’m really glad you like it:))

  • cameraman

    cameraman

    great idea well composed !

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks cameraman, much appreciated

  • Kelly  J

    Kelly J

    Fantastic in every way – brilliant concept!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thanks Kelly, much appreciated. N95 too

  • Kelly  J

    Kelly J

    Oh… your killing me LOL

  • mawaho

    mawaho

    It is very good for all the above reasons. Pleasing to the eye.

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thank you Mawaho, very much appreciated..

  • Marion  Cullen

    Marion Cullen

    You have a fabulous eye. Great abstract, excellent shot.

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thank you very much Marion, very much appreciated

  • EnPassant

    EnPassant

    Just had a look through your work Anthony and you certainly have an interesting way of looking at detail… this one is a prime example. Nice shots.

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thank you very much EnPassant, i really appreciate you looking thru and your comment:)))

  • Karri Klawiter

    Karri Klawiter

    WOW! I love the lighting and angle on this. This is really great!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thanks Karri, much appreciated

  • SD Smart

    SD Smart

    Amazing contrast, light and perspective. Unique.

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thank you Shane, very much appreciate your comment

  • Phil Deaves

    Phil Deaves

    Great shot…..super contrast and lighting.

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thank you Phil, much appreciated

  • Walter Quirtmair

    Walter Quirtmair

    Wonderful light, very appealing!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thanks Walter, much appreciated

  • Marilyn Harris

    Marilyn Harris

    Congratulations Anthony on having “moving on up” featured in the Lines Group!!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thanks Blossom, much appreciated

  • Jerame    *

    Jerame *

    exceptional!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thanks Jerame, much appreciated

  • Maria Medeiros

    Maria Medeiros

    Congratz on the feature! :)

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thanks Maria :)

  • MKWhite

    MKWhite

    Very creative :) and congrats on the feature, it’s well deserved !!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thank you Mike, much appreciated

  • Donell Trostrud

    Donell Trostrud

    I love shooting everyday items too. Great job finding the art around you!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    Much appreciated Donell, thank you.

  • Marguerite Foxon

    Marguerite Foxon

    congratulations on your win – this is a spectacular shot and the angle is dynamic!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    much appreciated Marguerite, thank you

  • Rosina  Lamberti

    Rosina Lamberti

    Fantastic image, congratulation on challenge win

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks Rosina, it was a nice surprise!

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert

    Fantastic image tony!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thank you Helene, much appreciated

  • momleeb

    momleeb

    Simple yet stunning! Very well thought out…....congrats on your win!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    much appreciated, thank you

  • Lois  Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    THIS I love!!!!! Here’s where the true artist struts his stuff … taking the ordinary, the mundane and creating pure beauty with it with only light and form and line. You get the WOWZER award today!!!!!!!!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    Thank you Lois, I really appreciate the compliment. I took this what seems to be a lifetime ago. It’s amazing what you find in the most ordinary of subjects:)))

  • Enrico Bettesworth

    Enrico Bettesw...

    This is cool, I love the simple strong geometric shapes here and the lighting just makes it! Well done…

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thanks Enrico, much appreciated : )

  • mausue

    mausue

    Great capture. Strong contrast and lines. Fantastic light and shadows. I love that photography can take the most mudane or simple of things and give them extraordinary shape, form and beauty!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    It is the simple things that often make the most interesting photographs. Thanks for your comments, most appreciated

  • David Petranker

    David Petranker

    wow that all I can say you have made stairs sexy

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    never thought of them as sexy but I’ll gladly take the compliment David, much appreciated, thank you. : )

  • Anne Staub

    Anne Staub

    Please submit your image to the Just Lines group if you wish to enter it in the challenge :)

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    sorry, I thought it was but I remember I left the group and rejoined a while ago

  • Anne Staub

    Anne Staub

    Thanks Anthony :)

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    No worries Anne, am I able to resubmit it in the challenge?

  • Orla Cahill

    Orla Cahill

    Terrific shot. The light has been so beautifully captured. Another fav.

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks Orla, greatly appreciated : ))

  • Robin Brown

    Robin Brown

    Your portfolio is a regular treasure trove Anthony!!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thank you Robin, seems like years ago when I took this ; ))

  • SD Smart

    SD Smart

    Looks brilliant on the back cover of your book.

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thank you mate and thanks for taking the time to check the book out, very much appreciated : ))

  • Ron Fitzgerald

    Ron Fitzgerald

    Great Image

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    many thanks Ron, appreciated : ))

  • LisaR

    LisaR

    This is a great capture! The lighting is sensational.

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thank you Lisa, appreciated ; )

  • Maria  Moro

    Maria Moro

    Please consider one of your artworks for our Metallic Patterns Challenge

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thanks Maria, will do : )

  • ChristineBetts

    ChristineBetts

    CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR TOP 10 PLACE IN THE CITY’S SECRET PATTERNS CHALLENGE (CITYSCAPES AND SKYLINES GROUP)! IF YOU WOULD LIKE A FEATURE, PLEASE RE-SUBMIT THE IMAGE TO THE GROUP:)

  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thank you Christine, I’ve submitted it to the group ; )

  • Maria  Moro

    Maria Moro

    Please consider one of your artworks for our Stairs & Staircases Challenge – only 2 days left to submit.
    • unless you have already submitted .
  • Anthony Mancuso replied

    thanks Maria, I’ve already entered but with another image ; )

  • Joseph Timms

    Joseph Timms

    Fantastic composition, so simple but effective

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    stunning,,,,,,,,,,,

  • Melissa R Wilson

    Melissa R Wilson 23 days ago

    Wow…this is so unique! Brilliant!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied 22 days ago

    thank you Melissa, much appreciated ; )

  • Isa Rodriguez

    Isa Rodriguez 15 days ago

    awesome, Anthony!

  • Anthony Mancuso replied 15 days ago

    thank you Isa, it seems such a long time ago that I took this ; )

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