stairs leading nowhere
and everywhere all at once
i sit and ponder
We were early for a doctors appointment sitting in the lobby when I noticed a certain Escher-esque quality to the reflection of steps and shadows echoed in the glass encased stairwell. I know my daughter was embarrassed as I whipped out my camera in the lobby...but I think it was totally worth it. (14 year old's are embarrassed by pretty much anything a parent does in public, so I was not inhibited whatsoever).
And since I'll be away for the weekend I figured I'd do a three in one before I left and pre-schedule the post. Have a restful weekend everyone.
gentle steps,
Laura
That photo does remind me of those Escher stairs! So observant! And never fear, fourteen year olds do eventually grow out of the eye-rolling, "Mo-ther" phase! Enjoy your weekend.
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Muff
Laura you have shown us again that maintaining an observant eye lifts us from the mundane to the magnificent
ReplyDeletemay your women's weekend away offer new vistas and views
Black and white is definitive and clear cut. Great clarity. Stairway to forever.
ReplyDeleteGreat post.
Blessings.
Now and then it is nice to see black and white shots. Trust you will have a safe and nice weekend.
ReplyDeleteBlack and white is definitive, clear cut. A stairway to forever.
ReplyDeleteGreat post. So glad for the share.
Blessings.
Fabulous photograph. Beautiful haiku.
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I, too, do love the way you have of showing us a different approach, a different way to look at things -- all things! Hope you have a beautiful weekend, Laura!
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So beautiful lines, light and reflections!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant Laura!
ReplyDeleteLove this shot! Thanks for sharing and happy weekend!
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Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend reflections Laura.
R e g i n a
Beautiful, artistic play of light, shadow and reflection!
ReplyDeleteLaura,
ReplyDeleteGreat photo! Your daughter will recover from her embarrassment. ;)
Jeanne
wow, laura, what a lovely photo!!! very refreshing to look at! :-) have a wonderful weekend! God bless! :-)
ReplyDeleteWonderful picture of the stairs to ?...Have a nice weekend...
ReplyDeleteWonderful photo Laura! I do love it!
ReplyDeletehave a great weekend:)
Hugs
Joo
xxx
I like the work on the symetry you did here... And the choice of B&W on this particular picture seems like a tribute to Escher... Great job !
ReplyDeleteI love the photo and especially the story about how and when you captured it.
ReplyDeleteReally cool shot...I love it!
ReplyDeleteI like this shot very much. Good eye! Hope you're having a fun time away.
ReplyDeleteThe stairs seem like an abstract geometric figure. To climb or to descent, the many movements of several staircases can confuse us if we have any qualms about which direction we will next be going...
ReplyDeleteWonderfully captured and almost artistry in motion!
good eye! i love it when you spot an interesting shadow when you least expect it.
ReplyDeleteI love your shadow steps
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely the best thing to do in a waiting room is to take out your camera. It can act like a meditation.
ReplyDeleteParents exist to embarrass their children - fact of life!
I really like that. Lovely shot!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo! We should always be willing to embarrass children when it helps us capture a moment of random beauty.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you that the steps do look like a work of Escher. You capture is excellent. the way you were able to catch the light just right is awesome. I always take my book, knitting, or embroidery when I go to the doctor....maybe I ned to start carrying in my camera. Look what a heat shot you would have missed it you had left it in the car. Nice work.
ReplyDeleteYou captured some great angles. Glad you didn't listen to your daughter. It was worth it. Hope you're having a wonderful time.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I hope that you're having a lovely weekend away!
ReplyDeleteHi Laura; it seems confusing, like life, sometimes.
ReplyDeleteThe shadows, reflection and lighting just make this photo burst with interest! Love it.
ReplyDeleteAn artistique & dramatic shot!
ReplyDeleteHave a great & cozy Sunday.
chie
There is something about black and white photography that brings out the ambiance of so many things...as does this photo you've shared.
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Wonderful shot, and my children feel the same way when I pull out my camera!
ReplyDeleteI like the perspective in this great shot!
ReplyDeleteYou are showing her the way to be present in each moment. A gift she will always treasure...
ReplyDeleteHoping your weekend has been restful and love-filled.
(for some reason these stairs remind me of the moveable staircases in the harry potter movies : )
Well seen !
ReplyDeleteWhen my boys see me taking pictures and they say loudly: "We do not know her !"
Continue to do so, we like
beautiful shots Laura...thanks so much for your recent visit and comment. All the very best to you in your part of the world. blessings and peace.
ReplyDeleteFirst thing I thought of when I saw your image....the doctor. lol
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a great week-end. :)
Your photographic and written perspective are ingenious.
ReplyDeleteHave a beautiful weekend, Laura.
I've always thought that hospitals and functional buildings like them have hidden potential for great art photography--you've proved it here Laura and, as someone else said, turned a mundane moment into a one of art.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteMy Shadow post, have a great week ahead.
Outstanding shot! I really like it and I think black and white was the perfect choice.
ReplyDeleteEscher-like indeed, this is an amazing capture.
ReplyDeleteI am very glad you disregarded your daughter's embarrassment, because this is a great shot!
ReplyDeleteMy "kids" ~ all grown up now ~ are grateful for every photo I took when they were growing up now that they can look back on those images and enjoy the memories.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot and the haiku is "perfect". Wouldn't matter what you did, it probably wouldn't be the right thing --14 year olds tend to take the opposite side of just about everything. I've "been there, done that" 3 times and lived through it. Mickie
ReplyDeleteLines, everywhere lines. Makes me wanna jump up and run up and down some stairs. :0)
ReplyDeletehaha ..had to chuckle about the 14 year old.. its our job it embarrass them!! This is a nice study in black and white ..i always like the way stairs appear in photos..hope your weekend was special~
ReplyDeleteI love the photo. B and W...wonderful angles, edges.Good eye. One day daughter will appreciate your art.
ReplyDeleteAnd 17 year olds too. But we have to do what we have to do.
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