Mechanics' Institute Library
The spiral staircase at the Mechanics' Institute Library. The library is in the Landmark Building, built by Albert Pissis in 1910.
Only if I had a wide angle...
The spiral staircase at the Mechanics' Institute Library. The library is in the Landmark Building, built by Albert Pissis in 1910.
Only if I had a wide angle...
This photo was taken on June 29, 2010 in Financial District, San Francisco, CA, US, using a Nikon D90.


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Family Ghost, Agon2010, Jeremy Brooks, jasmineleephotography.com, and 46 other people added this photo to their favorites.
Family Ghost (35 months ago | reply)
That is spectacular, man! I love the tones and how it seems to go on for infinity. Awesome work, love it!
Agon2010 (35 months ago | reply)
This really is incredible. Good job!!
Jeremy Brooks (35 months ago | reply)
One of the best versions of this staircase that I've seen!
jasmineleephotography.com (35 months ago | reply)
wow, this is excellent. I really like this!! I need to get a shot of this myself! ;) hahaha.
Brandon Doran (35 months ago | reply)
baino1 (35 months ago | reply)
great shot
_yQy_ (35 months ago | reply)
fantastic!
katieforeman2010 (35 months ago | reply)
great composition!
serin58 (35 months ago | reply)
Wow! Love it!
_HollyBlue_ (35 months ago | reply)
Really cool, makes me a little dizzy!
Mcmommie - (35 months ago | reply)
Awesome shot! Wow!~
Noctem Wolf (35 months ago | reply)
Gorgeous shot. Love the black and white.
jj1236 (35 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called *Rad Monochrome*, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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maggie_gem (35 months ago | reply)
Excellent composition and tones on this one. Love it, instant Fave!
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nearthecastle (35 months ago | reply)
The Daily Post

jeffm211 (35 months ago | reply)
Brandon - where is this building? Gotta check it out on one of my trips to SF. Awesome shot.
Brandon Doran (35 months ago | reply)
Jeff, It's at 57 Post Street. Near where Post runs into Market St.
Truthslinger [deleted] (35 months ago | reply)
Nice shot man...looks like a fantasy movie scene
oneworldmj (35 months ago | reply)
Fantastic angle and perspective. Super cool shot!!!
Agniribe (35 months ago | reply)
Excellent !
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GracetheScene2010 (Astrid Ewing Photography) (35 months ago | reply)
Fabulous composition and perspective!
kk7k (35 months ago | reply)
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Rich Byham (35 months ago | reply)
Great shapes, well taken.
jerrysEYES (35 months ago | reply)
superb spiral

This is a wonderful photo!
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jasmineleephotography.com (35 months ago | reply)
I think I will go out and shoot this today... such an awesome find! Thanks for sharing.
Susan Forrest (35 months ago | reply)
wow. Circle after circle. Like the inside of a shell, but more. You are such a good photographer.
Casagrande Luciano (35 months ago | reply)
Congratulations!
This is a wonderful shot!
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Loentje :o) (35 months ago | reply)
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Great Job!
CONTEST OPEN
marianna a. (35 months ago | reply)
excellent shot and PP.

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bongarang (35 months ago | reply)
you did pretty good without the wide angle! very nice composition
Irene Jega Lakshmi (35 months ago | reply)
like Alice in wonderland..
EK squint (35 months ago | reply)
love this!
Ameliposa* (35 months ago | reply)
muy rítmitca!! hermosa!
m.grimes (35 months ago | reply)
Phenomenal....just so beautiful!
the phunktOGraphist (31 months ago | reply)
been meaning to hit this place up.....nice
bats... (23 months ago | reply)
I'm a little late to the show... but I saw it on Shuttersalt this morning...
Love it!