Michelangelo's stairs
This Helicoidal Stairway is in the Vatican Museum and was designed by Michelangelo.
Canon EOS-1Ds MKIII with 17-40mmL
Shutter Speed: 1/20s (handled)
f/4.0 – ISO 800 – 17mm
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Kathleen Struckle
Absolutely gorgeous.
Christophe Testi replied
Thanks Kathleen.
FailingMemory
Wonderful shot. The B&W gives quality to it.
Christophe Testi replied
Thank you, I do like the B&W much better.
terugvanver
great composition and contrast
Christophe Testi replied
Thanks!
Rany Lutz
I guess OMG would be OK? :) Excellent!
Christophe Testi replied
Thank you very much, Rany.
Shalamar Image...
mesmerizing, nice find.
Christophe Testi replied
Thank you so much.
Sharon K. Shubert
I admire your interesting architecture shots….great portfolio! :)
Christophe Testi replied
Thanks Sharon for your kind words!
suzannem73
I have seen many photos of this famous spiral staircase, and I believe this is my favorite. Keep up your wonderful work for all of us to enjoy.
Christophe Testi replied
Thank you, it’s probably one of the rare picture of the stairs with nobody :)
Jing3011
beautiful
Christophe Testi replied
Thanks.
Linda Sannuti
this is wonderful!
Christophe Testi replied
thank you, Linda!
Daniel J. McCa...
Beautiful! Superbly seen & captured!
Christophe Testi replied
Thanks Daniel, very much appreciated!
IndraniGhose
OMG! Terrific!
You have excellent shots!
Christophe Testi replied
Thank you!
titus
really wonderful choices and a great image.
Christophe Testi replied
Thanks much!
John Kowalski
Quality shot Christophe, lovely capture!!
Christophe Testi replied
Thank you, John!
Josie Jackson
Love the angle you have taken here Christophe and gorgeous in b&w gives it a lovely silvery look, well done
Christophe Testi replied
Thank you very much, Josie!
Anthony Mancuso
fantastic work!
Christophe Testi replied
Thanks Anthony!
David Iori
Lovely Capture
Christophe Testi replied
Thank you, David.
Rinkydink
oh my – it’s an inverted snail shell! fantastic & the almost platinum look to the bw works so well
Christophe Testi replied
Thank you.
funkybunch
beautiful
Christophe Testi replied
Thanks!
Squealia
Lovely POV
Christophe Testi replied
Thank you.
GerryMac
excellent perspective!
Christophe Testi replied
Thanks!
JennyMac
Fantastic… love spirals and this one is captured so brilliantly… : )
Christophe Testi replied
Thank you, very much appreciated!
daffodil
Quel bel effet de perspective ! C’est superbe en blanc et noir.
Christophe Testi replied
Merci beaucoup!
Lucindawind
amazing ! a bit of Escher here :)
Christophe Testi replied
Thanks!
Angie Muccillo
Stunning image!
Christophe Testi replied
Thank you Angie, very much appreciated!
Vanessa Anderberg
Wonderful capture:)
Christophe Testi replied
Thank Vanessa!
Danica Radman ...
terrific perspective, awsome photo
Christophe Testi replied
Thank you.
Sam Fletcher
FAB!
Christophe Testi replied
Thanks!
Tenee Attoh
W O N D E R F U L – S H O T
Christophe Testi replied
Thank you Tenee!
genaro1
excellent shot
Christophe Testi replied
thanks
Hannah Fenton-...
Christophe Testi replied
Woohoo! Thank you Hannah, I really appreciate.
Scott d'Almeida
brilliant mate
Christophe Testi replied
Thanks mate!
umbrella4rain
oh wow! how did you get it with nobody on it!? impressive in itself!
Christophe Testi replied
I went there very very early :-)
Anji Johnston
What a genius he was – you have captured this marvel wonderfully. Fantastic light and perspective
Yvonne Less
This is a masterpiece of architecture and a stunning picture!!
Charlene Aycoc...
OMG, I agree, it is a masterpiece, perfect in BW.
Andrea Ida Rausch
A really outstanding capture….......great!
chijude
iMPRESSIVE! You have honoured a masterpiece!
Lisawv
Stunning image of this beautiful stairway. Well done.
Novice
awesome
salsbells69
Now that is a spiral.. The image is as good as the artwork of michaelangelo himself. Excellent.
JRGimages
not only is this a cool shot, but the vision someone had to design it so long ago blows me away…
Munggo
This is amazing, superb.
Christophe Testi replied
Thanks.
Rachel Dimond
So gorgeous! This reminds me of one of those spiraling shells that are soo beautiful, you captured this perfectly :-)
Christophe Testi replied
Thanks Rachel!
Adam Maund
One of the most dynamic compositions I’ve seen in this style. Really nice work mate.
Cheers, Adam
Christophe Testi replied
Thank you so much, Adam, really appreciated!
Scott d'Almeida
cheers
Christophe Testi replied
Cheers!
GailD
Great lines & processing.
Christophe Testi replied
Thanks.
George Salazar
great image
Christophe Testi replied
Thank you George.
Justin Waldinger
excellent composition! nicely done.
Christophe Testi replied
Thanks Justin.
melissarwilson
Incredible shot!! You have composed this brilliantly!
Christophe Testi replied
Thank you, Melissa!
Tallow
Christophe you are amazing. I could comment on every one of your images because they are all amazing but it’s time for bed
brilliant
Christophe Testi replied
You’re too kind, really appreciated!
Deirdre Brockl...
Fabulous composition and great in black and white.
Christophe Testi replied
Thank you very much, Deirdre.
Ashanan
brilliant work
Christophe Testi replied
Thank you.
Silvia Ganora
Wonderful capture!
Christophe Testi replied
Thank you so much, Silvia!
lordveritas
Excellent work!
Christophe Testi replied
Thanks!
RRoca
Beautiful capture!
Christophe Testi replied
Thank you!
ralph arce
Awesome!
Christophe Testi replied
Thank you, Raphael.
Tama Blough
Please consider submitting this to the Architectural Details group. Thanks!
Christophe Testi replied
Done, thanks for pointing that out, Tama!
Peter Denniston
a masterpiece!
Christophe Testi replied
Thank you so much, Peter.
LudaNayvelt
just awesome shape!
Christophe Testi replied
Thank you!
Tim Poitevin
I NEED to take a shot like this at least once in my life! Stunning!
Christophe Testi replied
I’m sure you will, and besides you already have a stunning collection of images!
Tim Poitevin
Thanks Chris, much appreciated! But this staircase is still breathtaking. Wow.
Tama Blough
Christophe Testi replied
Thanks for the feature, Tama, very much appreciated!
Melanie Dogan
Amazing shot! Grats on your features :)
Andrew Ness
Stunning work, love the B&W conversion too.
Barb White
I love this shot, Christophe – congrats on your feature!
ElRobbo
Wow!
Superb!
supermimai
Great shot !
You had be lucky to can take it with no body on the stair
mikebov
superb perspective, love the b&w
Maria Moro
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of our STAIRS & STAIRCASE Shape ChallengeHena Tayeb
lovely capture
Danceintherain
Jodie Bennett
Great work
Isa Rodriguez
gorgeous capture. what a treat for the yes. and yes, soooo michaelangelo .
serendipity3 3 days ago
Congrats! This is so stunning! Love it