Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Geometry


Geometry:  The branch of mathematics concerned with shape, size, relative position of figures, and the properties of space.  

That happens to be the word that popped into my head when I saw the way the stairs and rails crossed each other making all kinds of lines and angles.  The stairs are located inside the Heard Museum and I don't think I noticed the symmetry of them before two weeks ago when I was there.

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19 comments:

  1. AndyMarch 19, 2014 at 1:03 AM

    Well done Sharon. It's eye catching.

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  2. ThérèseMarch 19, 2014 at 2:17 AM

    Can't be better described. My favorite museum in town.

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  3. LowellMarch 19, 2014 at 2:50 AM

    I enjoy this kind of symmetry. And the stairs can also provide some healthful exercise if one runs up and down them. That might be too much for the museum, though.

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  4. UnknownMarch 19, 2014 at 5:37 AM

    Well seen and well done indeed, Sharon.

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  5. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comMarch 19, 2014 at 6:08 AM

    Stairs are often a showcase of museums, and I have sometimes taken photos of staircases in museums, especially if it is a circular staircase.

    Of course the Guggenheim in N.Y. is probably the most iconic example, although that is a ramp that also serves as a gallery.

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  6. PerthDailyPhotoMarch 19, 2014 at 8:49 AM

    The row of circular lights along the roof tops this geometrical image off perfectly Sharon :)

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  7. RedPatMarch 19, 2014 at 8:53 AM

    I like this, Sharon. I wonder if the metal structure was added to the original stairs to bring them up to a code of some type.

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  8. glendaMarch 19, 2014 at 10:09 AM

    Very cool!

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  9. cieldequimperMarch 19, 2014 at 12:08 PM

    It's a marvellously graphic view!

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  10. JudyMarch 19, 2014 at 4:19 PM

    I think that is the perfect name for this one!

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  11. JackMarch 19, 2014 at 5:20 PM

    I love this, Sharon. Angularity like this often catches my own eye.

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  12. William KendallMarch 19, 2014 at 6:15 PM

    Terrific shot, Sharon. The patterns of the stairs really pleases my eyes.

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  13. LONDONLULUMarch 19, 2014 at 6:28 PM

    Wow, you found something beautiful in this everyday scene. I too love your geometric find!

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  14. RandyMarch 19, 2014 at 7:10 PM

    Alot of nice design details here.

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  15. KateMarch 20, 2014 at 5:05 AM

    Steps, newells. posts, and rails. . .I never could figure out how to label a stairwell, staircase? I know how to label your photo, tho. It's a terrific composition of repeated lines, shapes and angles. Nice!

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  16. AnonymousMarch 20, 2014 at 8:03 AM

    Wonderfully composed!

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  17. KarlMarch 20, 2014 at 10:20 AM

    Beautiful composition, Sharon!

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  19. GunnMay 11, 2014 at 9:57 AM

    I like the style and the composition.

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