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Stairway to Noise


Stairway to Noise
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Copyright: Ulf Tietjen (UnTrained) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3340 W: 295 N: 4647] (13524)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-01-31
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Canon EOS 400D, Canon EF-S 18-55mm
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/4 seconds
Map: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Barrage of Griesheim [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-06-20 1:04
Viewed: 537
Points: 40
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is a typical stairway of older industrial buildings to access technically used levels like machine rooms and such. Downstairs of this is the mechanical equipment of the barrage of Griesheim in Frankfurt. The need to enter this level for maintenance and no other reason was the decision to use such a stairway. But today it is also the stairway for the visitors to have a look on all those turbines. This level offers more noise and the typical light of cellars as no windows exist.
Hand held with the use of the balustrade to fix myself.

Dies ist eine typische Treppe älterer Indutriegebäude um technische Ebenen zu erreichen wie Maschinenräume und dergleichen. Unten befindet sich die mechanische Ausstattung der Staustufe Griesheim in Frankfurt. Die Notwendigkeit, diese Ebene für Wartung erreichbar zu machen, führte zur Auswahl einer solchen Treppe, nichts anderes. Doch heute nutzen sie auch die Besucher, um einen Blick auf all die Turbinen zu machen. Diese Ebene bietet noch mehr Lautstärke und das typische Licht von Kellern, da keine Fenster vorhanden sind.
Handaufnahme unter Verwendung des Geländers, um mir Halt zu geben.

DateTime - 2008:01:31 16:10:36
ISOSpeedRatings - 800
ShutterSpeedValue - 1/4 seconds
ApertureValue - F 10.00
ExposureBiasValue - -2.00
MeteringMode - Partial
Flash - Flash not fired, compulsory flash mode
FocalLength - 18 mm

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Hello Ulf,
A great graphical image. I very much like the downwards point of view and the fact that the stairs goes from left to right rather than straight ahead. The patina of ages on the treads is beautifully captured, Superb tones and clarity. Very good phot work.

Hi Ulf,
Splendid impression with graphic details I like the fine lights and the pastel colours, title is superb. The composition is effective, very attractive shot with excellent note. Have a nice weekend
George

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  • ChrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 8776 W: 923 N: 11778] (57325)
  • [2008-06-20 1:59]

Hi Ulf

Good repetition of the steps, & a superb downward pov. Excellent sharpness. Tfs!

The texture of the wall is well seen, great one. nice graphism too.. excellent.

Hello Ulf,
It is an image almost cold and worrying, as in a prison, a universe of science fiction. It is original and very quite carried out. Cheer.
Have a nice day and weekend
Cordially
Joël

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4915 W: 121 N: 509] (43305)
  • [2008-06-20 10:21]

Hi Ulf,
amazing theme, nice perspective, colours and game of light with shadows. Good note.
Have a nice weekend.
Gr., Aleksander

good light and colours, interesting details of the metalic texture, quite original stair composition
regards
jo

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  • wolf38 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2141 W: 75 N: 1089] (7364)
  • [2008-06-20 12:12]

Hallo Ulf. Ein Photo aus der Welt der Arbeit. Hier hat es eine ästhetische Dimension bekommen. Die graphisch wirkende Treppe und die besondere Farbigkeit machen den Wert dieses Bildes aus. Der Blickwinkel von oben ist hervorragend. Viele Grüße, Wolfgang.

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  • Tue Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5235 W: 56 N: 7473] (23875)
  • [2008-06-21 2:31]

Hi Ulf,
I can imagine it wasn't an easy job to handle the light here, but the result looks great. Especially the more worn out parts of the steps stand out nicely against the darker background, also with a very nice pattern. An original idea for a photo, with an informative note that helped me understand the title. Thanks for sharing!
Regards,
Lars

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  • Charo Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2591 W: 22 N: 4955] (19072)
  • [2008-06-21 9:05]

Hola Ulf,
A very unique setting for this ladder which gives a lot of depth.
Excellent graphics, light and detail.
Greetings
Charo

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  • jhm Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 12731 W: 272 N: 16984] (67992)
  • [2008-06-23 5:44]

Guten Mittag Ulf,

One of the most used stairs in the industry.
Also the handrail together with light and colour are very well.
Nice of quality, and totaly other picture than usual.
Thanks Ulf for showing it.

Lieben Gruss,
John.

Interessante perspektivischer Blick auf eine Treppe, wie man sie hier auf TE wohl selten sieht. Die Details sind gut zu erkennen.
Viele Grüße,
Achim

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  • berek Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4035 W: 172 N: 5155] (23744)
  • [2008-06-23 10:54]

Hi Ulf ,
interesting idea good result my friend. I like it. have a nice week.
Burak

thanks for good note....

Hi Ulf,

Tomorrow stairway to heaven? The same staircase but then bottom up with a lovely blue sky in the background. But this one is also excellent.

Groet Rob

Bonsoir,
belle photo de cet escalier métalique pris dans l' autre sens, surptenant mais jolis.
Formé par tout ces petits losanges, vous en avez fait une sommezs géométrique surprenante.

Amitiés Thomas

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  • stego Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3765 W: 632 N: 5050] (15370)
  • [2008-06-24 12:22]

Hallo Ulf,
Steady hand, hum?! I have always had a great fondness for these simple, very geometric and kind of compos. The emptiness invites the imagination to invent stories and it's curious to see how these structures that were designed solely with practical preoccupations in mind can have so much aesthetic impact. Along with the graphics and textures, I like the light very much.
Um abraço, José.

Hi Ulf,

unusual but interesting compo. I confess that I don't have good eyes for this scenes and I'm sure there is a different beauty on that, something we normally don't pay attention to. I like it!
Regards,
Carlos

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  • siolaw Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4002 W: 403 N: 6690] (22745)
  • [2008-06-27 21:39]

High Ulf,
Quite an experimental shot here! I like the texture and shine of the metallic stairs offering a good downwards perspective. Well framed too.
Greetings
Laurent

Hi Ulf, A great POV & I like unusual idea of the shot, with excellent light & shadow, the blue to silver colours &, the overall composition, TFS, kind regards Wilson.

Hi Ulf!
Great shot! Really like the purple tones, a well spotted oppertunity.
mfg
Paul

Hello Ulf,

A different point of view, but it gives fine lines and an image that require some mindwork!
Good textures and fine details, the subject isn't particularly beautiful but the image is...

Greetings,
Pablo -

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