Old Style Workmanship - The Grand Staircase, Queen Victoria Building - The HDR Experience

Philip Johnson

Old Style Workmanship - The Grand Staircase, Queen Victoria Building - The HDR Experience

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The Queen Victoria Building is currently undergoing a facelift at $37.5
million , one of the features is upgrading the paintwork to victorian period colours.

This image shows “The Grand Staircase* of Sydneys Grand Queen Victoria Building, and is an example of how grand old buildings can be restored ans still be used as money making concerns, in this case a grand shopping experience

The Queen Victoria Building, now affectionately known as the QVB, was designed by George McRae and completed in 1898, replacing the original Sydney markets on the site. Built as a monument to the long reigning monarch, construction took place in dire times, as Sydney was in a severe recession. The elaborate Romanesque architecture was specially planned for the grand building so the Government could employ many out-of-work craftsmen – stonemasons, plasterers, and stained window artists – in a worthwhile project. Originally, a concert hall, coffee shops, offices, showrooms, warehouses and a wide variety of tradespeople, such as tailors, mercers, hairdressers and florists, were accommodated.

The QVB fills an entire city block bound by George, Market, York and Druitt Streets. The dominant feature is the mighty centre dome, consisting of an inner glass dome and an exterior copper- sheathed dome. Glorious stained glass windows and splendid
architecture endure throughout the building and an original 19th century staircase sits alongside the dome. Every detail has been faithfully restored, including arches, pillars, balustrades and the intricate tiled floors thus maintaining the integrity of the building.
The visual message of Sydney’s coat of arms, on the cartwheel stained glass window, is that the beehive depicts business, the sailing ship – trade, and the dolphins – the harbour. Panel 1, on the left hand side, represents the Council of the City of Sydney, and symbols of architecture, while the letters I.G.B. on panel 3, on the right, represent Ipoh Gardens Berhad, the Malaysian company who restored the QVB.

The symbols are of property developers – the builders. The bottom central panel represents the heraldic symbol of a finished building and the joining of two hands denotes the fusing of two cultures. There are many interesting and charming exhibitions and attractions throughout the building, along with portraits of the Queen. There is also a letter from Queen Elizabeth II to the Citizens of Sydney to be opened and read by the Lord Mayor of Sydney in the year 2085. Outside the QVB, on Town Hall Place, facing The Town Hall are the Royal Wishing Well and Queen Victoria’s statue.

For More Information : http://www.ipoh.com.au/IPOH/QVB/me.get?site.sectionshow&PAGE134

Equipment – Nikon D300 Sigma 10-20mm lens
Technique : HDR 5 Bracketted images

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Old Style Workmanship - The Grand Staircase, Queen Victoria Building - The HDR Experience by Philip Johnson
Old Style Workmanship - The Grand Staircase, Queen Victoria Building - The HDR Experience by Philip Johnson
  • Philip Johnson

    Philip Johnson

    My continued fascination with this staircase

  • WendyJC

    WendyJC

    thats one amazing persective Philip!
    awesome effects also.

  • Philip Johnson replied

    thanks Wendy this staircase i have photographed at various angle it ends up a differnt look each time , the light filtering through the stained glass helps

  • Philip Johnson replied

    and me hanging over the bannister brings out the vertigo lol

  • Philip Johnson

    Philip Johnson

  • Mary Campbell

    Mary Campbell

    It is an amazing picture, looks like one of those stairs in a game program.. but it’s real.

  • Philip Johnson replied

    yes Mary they dont make them like they used to

  • Tainia Finlay

    Tainia Finlay

    Beautiful Philip!

  • Philip Johnson replied

    thanks Tai good morning

  • Helen Chierego

    Helen Chierego

    Fantastic image! It makes me dizzy just looking down that staircase…:)

  • Philip Johnson replied

    lol sounds like me hanging over the railing

  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    Nice HDR Philip …

  • Philip Johnson replied

    thanks Tom , its a grand old building …well old for australian

  • Selina Tour

    Selina Tour

    Outstanding! Both styles are equally exceptional!

  • Philip Johnson replied

    thank you Selinaits a great old building

  • odarkeone

    odarkeone

    Fantastic photo Phillip intsant fav

  • Philip Johnson replied

    thanks OD its a gem of the building

  • BarbaraManis

    BarbaraManis

    Wow, this is brilliant. Beautiful work, Phillip!

  • Philip Johnson replied

    thank you Barbara its a great place to wander with a camera

  • DREAM CATCHER Kyrah B. HALE

    DREAM CATCHER ...

    That is Beautiful Phillip :-)

  • Philip Johnson replied

    thank you Kyrah iysa great building

  • Noelene Davies

    Noelene Davies

    Fantastic capture, fabulous HDR Philip. I hope to visit my favourite all time building again soon.

  • Philip Johnson replied

    i visited this week and there was a lot of scafolding blocking the dome area, i assume part of the restoration. The old girl is getting a facelift

  • Tomas Abreu

    Tomas Abreu

    Fantastic photograph! Incredible detail…

  • Philip Johnson replied

    thank you Tomas

  • Wendi Donaldson

    Wendi Donaldson

    The thought of you hanging over the railing sends shivers thru me!!....crazy man! LOL
    Gorgeous …and fantastic series.

  • Philip Johnson replied

    lol we phoipgraphers can be nuts

  • kreesor

    kreesor

    Extraordinary!! :)

  • Philip Johnson replied

    thanks K it a great building for a wander

  • jeffrae

    jeffrae

    Incredible image! Gorgeous colors and lighting.

  • Philip Johnson replied

    thank you the stairs are a great subject

  • Terri Chandler

    Terri Chandler

    Great capture! What a beautiful staircase. The story is very interesting. Well done!

  • Philip Johnson replied

    thanks DWC itys a great building

  • Kazzoom IPA

    Kazzoom IPA

    beautiful capture, well done

  • Philip Johnson replied

    thanks Kaz i must go back when all the renovations are done

  • Danielle Reier

    Danielle Reier

    Fascinating!!

  • Philip Johnson replied

    thank you Danielle

  • Arla M. Ruggles

    Arla M. Ruggles

    Stupendous creation!
    I am dizzy and enthralled … WOW!

  • Philip Johnson replied

    thank you Arla the staircase series has been popular, stairs group chose to feature the 5 images which was quite a honour

  • Donna Martin

    Donna Martin

    Absolute – amazing…

  • Philip Johnson replied

    thank you Diva

  • 99gnome

    99gnome

    Excellent image – you find me speechless!

  • Philip Johnson replied

    thank you the staircase series has been popular, stairs group chose to feature the 5 images which was quite a honour

  • AmyRalston

    AmyRalston

    Again amazing, Philip.

  • Philip Johnson replied

    thank you the staircase series has been popular, stairs group chose to feature the 5 images which was quite a honour

  • Star82

    Star82

    This is just so amazing Philip. My eyes are so drawn and I can’t look away!

  • Philip Johnson replied

    thank you the staircase series has been popular, stairs group chose to feature the 5 images which was quite a honour

  • michael byerley

    michael byerley

    this is fabulous work !!!!! so colorful and exciting

  • izzybeth

    izzybeth

    Oh yes, this is fabulous, this photo looks so very Surreal… love it. It’s a photo!!!

  • Philip Johnson replied

    izztbeth

    yes its a photo i hope a good emaple of HDR

    thank you the staircase series has been popular, stairs group chose to feature the 5 images which was quite a honour

  • C J Lewis

    C J Lewis

    Fabulous shot of that grand staircase :)

  • Philip Johnson replied

    CJ

    thank you the staircase series has been popular, stairs group chose to feature the 5 images which was quite a honour. must go back when all the work is finished

  • deepbluwater

    deepbluwater

    this is fantastic. I had thought it might be an illustration at first. I would love to see this building in person. Thanks for sharing this lovely sight…

  • Philip Johnson replied

    thank you its a great building and the work they have taken to preserve it

  • Kelly J

    Kelly J

    It is a beautiful building indeed and your picture certainly does it justice!! Wonderful and instantly a fave!

  • Philip Johnson replied

    thank you the staircase series has been popular, stairs group chose to feature the 5 images which was quite a honour, the QVB is a wonderful old building and to think some bright person wanted to demolish it decades ago

  • Kelly J

    Kelly J

    Sacraledge!!

  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly

    I’m not surprised you have a fascination with this staircase, can’t say i have seen one quite like it, nice job mate..

  • C J Lewis

    C J Lewis

    stairs group chose to feature the 5 images

    Fantastic to hear…they are well deserving of the honour Philip … congratulations :)

  • Dan Elbourne

    Dan Elbourne

    wow! it almost looks like an escher drawing. the curves of the windows give a really surreal effect.

  • Esther van de Belt

    Esther van de ...

    Your work is fantastic. Will tell others.

  • seawhisper

    seawhisper

    wow it’s like from Escher’s drawings :)

  • CiaoBella

    CiaoBella

    not just stunningly beautiful but such a comosition that shows the artists eye you clearly have

  • Rick Todaro

    Rick Todaro

    Wonderful work Phillip ! Captivating image…

  • Andrew Murrell

    Andrew Murrell

    ABSOLUTLY STUNNING! almost looks like the optical illusion staircase by Escher

  • Robin Brown

    Robin Brown

    Awesome Philip reminds me of the film ‘The laybyrinth’

  • Maria Moro

    Maria Moro

    Wow Phillip,, this is superb,,, It’s a shapes & patterns group DREAM image,,,,lol ,,,craftsmanship at it’s finest,, lovely lace work on the railings,, exquisite stain glass windows,, the tessellated tiles no doubt were layed individually (piece by piece) ,,, congratulations Phillip you’ve brought out its rich & regal quality with the HR treatment..

  • Roseann

    Roseann

    This is one of the most amazing shots, ever. I’d be pretty facinated with this stair case if I were near it as well. Very cool.

  • Roslyn Slater

    Roslyn Slater

    Wonderful work.

  • Scott d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    outstanding,

  • Maria Moro

    Maria Moro

    Click Here

  • Leah McNeir

    Leah McNeir

    This is fantastic! great shot!

  • John Grant

    John Grant

    Congratulations on your HDR expertise – inspiring artworks

  • Andi Jetaime

    Andi Jetaime

    There is nothing I can say, that hasn’t already been said. Phenomenal work.

  • andysax

    andysax

    Phil just got to say spell bounding great photo

  • Mui-Ling Teh

    Mui-Ling Teh

    Nice perspective! Very dynamic.

  • Deborah Austin

    Deborah Austin

    Holy heck, this is an amazing staircase. The HDR really makes it shine. A lovely shot of a real masterpiece of architecture.

  • Lee Donavon Hardy

    Lee Donavon Hardy

    Bravo…Outstanding image in all respects Philip ( & well worth risking one’s life for results like this!)

  • Hans Goepel

    Hans Goepel

    Bravo !! Outstanding Philip

  • Melinda Gaal

    Melinda Gaal

    Stunning! An art piece!

  • Paul Long

    Paul Long

    NOW THAT IS HOT

  • Visual Inspirations

    Visual Inspi...

    FANTASTIC SHOT!!

  • adelechanel

    adelechanel

    ‘What a thing is man’. Could almost be Gothic Escher…
    Godd man yerself Phil.

  • LeilaniMelayna

    LeilaniMelayna 13 days ago

    Gorgeous Artwork Design, dear Philip!

    Smiles Leilani :o)

  • JKKimball

    JKKimball 13 days ago

    This is Fantastic, I can see why you are fascinated by this staircase Philip.
    Beautifully presented.

  • pat gamwell

    pat gamwell 13 days ago

  • Kay Kempton Raade

    Kay Kempton Raade 13 days ago

    Congrats on the feature. It’s wonderful.

  • RRoca

    RRoca 13 days ago

    What a fantastic capture!!! Philip I understand your fascination with this staircase… Incredible piece of architecture. Congratulations on your very well deserved featureS!

  • robynart

    robynart 13 days ago

    Magic!!!

  • David Silsbury

    David Silsbury 13 days ago

    Great image, well done and congratulations on being featured.

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