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When you get to the end of the suggested route around the Vatican Museums, you arrive at this amazing spiral staircase which leads you to the exit. One of the most photographed staircases in the world, it was designed by Giuseppe Momo in 1932, and the broad steps are somewhere between a ramp and a staircase. The stairs are actually two separate helixes, one leading up and the other leading down, that twist together in a double helix formation.
The staircase was actually one of my very earliest uploads after joining EPZ (also called Spiralling Down), way back in August 2008, but only having the 18-55mm lens at the time, couldn't get as much of it in as I would have liked, so tried again 4 years later with the 10-20mm set at its widest angle! 
Single Raw image processed in Adobe Camera Raw, tweaked in Photomatix Pro and Photoshop Elements 11
Thanks again to everyone for your votes & comments on my previous uploads, it really is appreciated and encouraging.
Trev 
| Camera: | Nikon D3000  Check out Nikon Nation! |
| Lens: | Sigma 10-20mm EX DC HSM |
| Recording media: | RAW (digital) |
| Date Taken: | 10 Sep 2012 - 3:20 PM |
| Focal Length: | 10mm |
| Aperture: | f/8 |
| Shutter Speed: | 1/10sec |
| ISO: | 400 |
| Exposure Mode: | Aperture Priority |
| Metering Mode: | Matrix |
| White Balance: | Auto |
| Title: | Spiralling Down |
| Username: | 
TrevBatWCC |
| Uploaded: | 1 Nov 2012 - 11:13 AM |
| Tags: | Architecture, Rome, Spiral staircase, Vatican museum |
| Votes: | 60 |
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Seen this shot many times Trev and this is as good as any.
Regards
Trev.
This reminded me immediately of Tony's work!
This really is the helter-skelter effect, complete with motion blur. Humans moving in ever-decreasing circles...
Moira
I hadn't realised that the Vatican's staircase was quite so modern!
The super-wide lens really does emphasise the shape and design and makes the descent appear much more precipitous. I admire your head for heights even more now!
Regards
Bill
I do like shots, not easy to pull off but you have done just that excellent dof great POV and very presented. like it.
JOHN
Fantastic image Trevor looks like you had a great time in Rome. Many thanks for your comments, hope you are well.
Ruth
Superb perspective, Trev. The wide-angle comes into its own here.
Dave
Wow, that is one impressive staircase - a beauty of a spiral, with wonderful pov and depth.
Anne
A superb shot Trev.
Look at all those well-deserved UA’s, well done.
David
Well deserved awards, Trev, this image is absolutely smashing.
Johanna
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