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Stairway to Heaven

Stairway to Heaven

I'll admit it. I saw a shot on Explore today and thought, 'I've got one similar to that' so here it is. I even used his title. What can I say? Great minds think...
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I'll admit it. I saw a shot on Explore today and thought, 'I've got one similar to that' so here it is. I even used his title. What can I say? Great minds think alike.

The main staircase at Standen, East Grinstead: a William Morris designed mansion run by the National Trust. I added in the lens flare at the top of the stairs.
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NIKON D700

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Aperture f/2.8 ISO 200 Shutter 1/30

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Oct, 2014

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This has an intriguing feel of mystery waiting at the top of the stairs. Great shot.

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Trafalgar Square and Nelson's column, against a lurid sky. (Yes - I cheated on the colour of the sky. Orange is so much more exciting than blue.)

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