Thank you to all the photographers that shared their photos showing all kinds of stairs, steps, ladders and stairways; the photos are stunning! Considering that in many views a stairway may be a basic topic to photograph, the participants of this photo contest managed to create art through creative vantage points, unique locations and editing ideas. Be sure to browse all the entries so that next time you go up or down a stairway you have a different mindset.

A special thanks to all the photographers that helped us find the next People's Choice by voting for their favorite shot ,and to friend & professional photographer Kate Jordahl for her collaboration as a guest judge!

Congratulations to the Grand Jury Selection "Light in the Catacomb" by jeffmiller

"This image has a timeless composition with a balance of light and dark. The energy flowing in the portal shows the stairs flowing from the arches. It is very beautiful." - Kate Jordahl

Congratulations to the following Runners up:

"Stairway to heaven" by ColinGourlay

"This image uses the dynamics of the spiral stair of the cathedral to draw us heavenward. Each window invites us higher." - Kate Jordahl

"Stairs to the door" by Gary_Wakefield

"The color, light and flowing lines of this image make us linger over the landscape. It is natural and photographic magic." - Kate Jordahl

Congratulations to the People's Choice "Snail" by  scottbaldock