PaintPictures...thank you so very much...the Shaker Brothers and Sisters always lived separately. In all structures used by both the Brothers and Sisters, there are two doors and two sets of stairs in each structure....just on the other side of this hallway is another matching spiral staircase......one set was used by the Brothers and the other by the Sisters.
Solder....thank you so very much....it was very dark in this building and I was so afraid the photograph would not come out or it would be fuzzy.....I think I got lucky and so thankful...it's a marvelous sight.......
Lubranco.....thank you so very much...I have to admit that I was a bit nervous leaning over the rails to take this photograph....I'm not at my best with at heights.....
Lovely photo - nice shapes and colours - spiral fading into the depth with a nice zig-zag in the steps, I like the composition of this photo - cheers:-)))
Charlotte..thank you so very much....I couldn't get both staircases into one photograph but just on the other side of the hallway was another identical spiral staircase.....(two eyes)...
Pietje...the Shakers didn't believe in that many modern appliances....they wanted their people to develop strong muscles to work in the fields......I'm guess on that last comment.....thank you so much for your support....
PhotoPro....thank you so very much....it amazed me that the design was so precise and to have matching spiral staircases beside each other that matched perfectly was stunning....my photograph only captured their beauty and skill...I hoped....
Znuber...these stairs were quite amazing....I was intrigued by the curvature they place upon each tread of the staircase...amazing perspective and vision.....
Hans...I'm so pleased that you like the photograph.....I knew that these spiral staircases were in this lodging....but I wasn't sure if they would let a visitor to their village photograph them.....fortunately for me they were very accommodating........
Crowy..thank you so very much....I can't tell you how much I enjoyed our visit to the Shaker village but even more pleased that my friend in fotothing seem to enjoy our photographs...thank you my friend....
Alison...you are absolutely right about their ability to create beauty in architecture, furniture and villages....they would buy large plots of vacant land and plan the whole village before the first structure was started....they simplistic designs and marvelous perspectives of furniture design were unparalleled in my opinion....we have had several pieces of furniture built by the Amish, a like group of people, to the original specifications of the Shaker furniture....
Dreamowl..thank you so very much....the architecture of the Shakers was very simple but very functional. They were very creative people, they would route water for power, and had running water in many facilities. Simplicity and pride in their work was one of their core values...
Dolors...thank you so very much...I knew about these matching spiral staircases from books that I've read but seeing them in person made them even more dramatic....I hope
I was able to capture some of the beauty of their craftsmanship...
ThorBeverley...The Shakers wanted to keep things orderly and clean....their architecture was an extension of that theme....I'm so happy that you have enjoyed the series...thank you...
Snappa...I can certainly agree with your vision from the thumbnail...I can't tell you how often I'm tilted my head, trying to figure out an image from the thumbnail and to be completely surprised when I open the photograph...but I'm glad you took the time to open this photograph...thank you so much...
Branca....It's so nice to meet you....thank you so much for taking the time to look at my photographs and giving me this wonderful comment....I'm thrilled that you have enjoyed the series........
Kark1....thank you very much...I'm not at my best at heights and the fall to the bottom of the stairs would have been tragic....but I wanted to capture the beauty of this work....Thank you so very much........
Cooler..thank you so very much....I was so afraid that I would not be able to hold the camera still enough to take this photograph given the limited light in the building...I'm so glad that the photograph came out so clear....more luck than talent I have to admit....
Lasmini...thank you so very much...Shaker Architecture is very functional and simple..nothing was added for looks...it all was meant to be functional...I found this to be quite attractive.....
Jamaboop...thank you so very much...I'm so glad you like the photograph...I wasn't too sure if I could get it to come out with the limited light.......
Poulet...thank you so very much....there were two matching spiral staircases...one for the Brothers and one for the Sisters.....all their buildings that were shared between the men and women had two doors and two sets of staircases.....part of their tradition...
Karl..thank you so very much....I'm thrilled that you enjoyed the series....I had a great time visiting the village and sharing the images with my friends...
Glenn....than you so very much...the amazing part of this architecture was there was an identical spiral staircase on the other side of the hallway that matched this one identically...unbelievable architecture...
Adamus..thank you so very much...I knew about these staircases from books I'd seen but they were more spectacular when I actually got to see them....I got lucky with the available light and actually held the camera still....
Freda....thank you so very much....I had seen this photograph in a book and wanted to take a "like" photograph....I overcame my fear of heights and leaned over the rail as far as I could and hoped I could keep the camera still.....
Molivac..thank you so very much....your comments are so appreciated....when you receive comments from photographers you greatly admire, it's special....thank you....
Markogden...thank you so much...I could not be in more agreement on spiral staircases....your example was stunning....they have a nature perspective and very impressive......
Marconix...thank you so very much....it's amazing to see two identical spiral staircases on each side of the hallway......amazing work for the early 1800's....
Micati..thank you so very much...I know about this scene from books I had viewed and always wanted to visit....when I finally got the change, it was far more spectacular than I could have imagined....marvelous work.......
Jake, when I scanned through your photo gallery I saw again this "shaker" photo.
I now realized that it is almost like a fractal image, and I wonder what happens when you "fractilize" this image.
Recently I downloaded the GIMP software because it has an interesting fractal tool. I would like to experiment with your picture, unless, of course, when you have plans yourself!
Please let me know your opinion.
Senna....I would be very honored for you to work on any of my photographs.....I'm curious to see the results.....thank you so much for writing......Jake
Jake, although I regularly use my comment button to check whether there are replies on my comments, I overlooked your above answer of January 10 (it would be nice if FT would let us know by email when there is a reply on a particular comment!).
I really appreciate your positive reaction. I now start experimenting with your picture and will post the result if I get something satisfactory.
Josevadym.....it is so very nice to meet you.....I'm a very big fan of the Shaker architecture and craftsmanship.....this is one of two identical spiral stair cases built in the Pleasant Hill Shaker Village in Kentucky......thank you so very much for your comment....
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