Miraculous Staircase
Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe , New Mexico . The staircase has two 360 degree turns and no visible means of support. Also, it is said that the staircase was built ...
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Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe , New Mexico . The staircase has two 360 degree turns and no visible means of support. Also, it is said that the staircase was built without nails—only wooden pegs. Questions also surround the number of stair risers relative to the height of the choir loft and about the types of wood and other materials used in the stairway's construction.
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People's Choice in stairways Photo Challenge
Winner in Banisters and Hand Railings Photo Challenge
People's Choice in Steps n Stairs Photo Challenge
People's Choice in From Below Photo Challenge
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Superb Composition
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Magnificent Capture
Outstanding Creativity
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mihrt
March 18, 2016
fabulous capture and amazing staircase, thank you for the History behind it Mark. It is so beautiful!
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mcampi
March 19, 2016
It was a tough shot no room to shoot and lots of people. I had my zoom so I was able to get the 28 mm to work a bit. I was amazesd at the carpentry. Go on line and read the rest of the story it is wild...
kathyk_abq
March 19, 2016
Another favorite place of mine! Nice shot, Mark! It truly is a miraculous staircase! :)
AHogue
March 20, 2016
Whoops,I didn't mean to just a peer award. This is an amazing shot. Deserves more than a peer award.
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ginorecchia
April 11, 2017
Wonderful Photo...! I know the beautiful History behind this staircase, and i hope to visit it someday...!
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russellgaughen
February 24, 2019
A Very Nice Image Indeed!!! One day perhaps I will visit this Staircase Masterpiece!!!
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NatureCoast
February 15, 2021
Voting is now open for my Something Coiled Challenge. Your opinion matters, so please be sure to vote. Thank you for your entry and Good Luck! Kathy
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sue-zon
June 03, 2021
I've seen this staircase in the Loretto Chapel . . . my photos didn't turn out nearly as good as yours did! Kudos, Mark!
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Cameraupoint
September 14, 2022
Mark your Lbrary of Beautiful Pictures is Amazing..
Thank You for also sharing them and putting a story behind each of them.
Thank You for also sharing them and putting a story behind each of them.
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