Michelangelo's stairs by Christophe Testi
Christophe Testi

Michelangelo's stairs by

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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Tags

spiral, italy, rome, double, museum, staircase, vatican, winding, nobody, roma, michelangelo, helicoidal

Comments

  • Kathleen Struckle
    Kathleen Strucklealmost 3 years ago

    Absolutely gorgeous.

  • Thanks Kathleen.

    – Christophe Testi

  • Fred Mitchell
    Fred Mitchellalmost 3 years ago

    Wonderful shot. The B&W gives quality to it.

  • Thank you, I do like the B&W much better.

    – Christophe Testi

  • terugvanver
    terugvanveralmost 3 years ago

    great composition and contrast

  • Thanks!

    – Christophe Testi

  • Rany Lutz
    Rany Lutzalmost 3 years ago

    I guess OMG would be OK? :) Excellent!

  • Thank you very much, Rany.

    – Christophe Testi

  • franglang
    franglangalmost 3 years ago

    mesmerizing, nice find.

  • Thank you so much.

    – Christophe Testi

  • redladyart
    redladyartalmost 3 years ago

    I admire your interesting architecture shots….great portfolio! :)

  • Thanks Sharon for your kind words!

    – Christophe Testi

  • suzannem73
    suzannem73almost 3 years ago

    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.

  • Thank you, it’s probably one of the rare picture of the stairs with nobody :)

    – Christophe Testi

  • Jing3011
    Jing3011almost 3 years ago

    beautiful

  • Thanks.

    – Christophe Testi

  • Linda Sannuti
    Linda Sannutialmost 3 years ago

    this is wonderful!

  • thank you, Linda!

    – Christophe Testi

  • Daniel J. McCauley IV
    Daniel J. McCa...almost 3 years ago

    Beautiful! Superbly seen & captured!

  • Thanks Daniel, very much appreciated!

    – Christophe Testi