Steps into the Past

[Michael Pancier]

Just got back from a weekend in St. Augustine. When not shooting with the BPN gang at the Farm, I ventured to find interesting photo ops. This was shot at the Fort Matanzas National Monument just South of St. Augustine.

I had perfect contrast conditions for IR.

Converted 20d with 17-85 USM IS; polarizer; f/8; 1/60; ISO 200

[Roman Kurywczak]

Hi Michael,
Very nice use of lines in this one. Originally wasn't sure about the bottom darkness...but it grew on me and balanced out well with the top. I did try a crop at the top of the black (bottom of first stair).......and that also looked very nice.......but I preferred the original. Very well done,
Roman

[Robert Amoruso]

Nice meeting you this weekend Michael. I know exactly where you are at and IR is a good means to work that high-contrast situation. I like the composition but am undecided about the dark bottom. If it was me I would crop it out but am OK with it as presented. Nice work.

[Harold Davis]

another nice one, michael!! i like it with or without the crop. well done.

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

I very much like it as presented as the shadows just add another demention to this already striking image.