Since my earliest childhood I have had an immense fascination with grand staircases. We had a home with a staircase and I used to spend many a pastime daydreaming about descending and ascending grand staircases with garb of royalty. A funny thing, really, but I suppose a recent carry-over experience from past lives. I would sneak my mother's freshly starched table cloth and drape it around me, imagining I am a king of a mighty monarchy, descending the staircase gradually in full pomp and circumstance. Till this day, staircases hold that magic for me. Especially this first image, above. There are some breathtaking and superbly engineered staircases that history has produced and I may just make it a new project to record and photograph these.
But as a starter, here are some of the first I would like to share.
And no, I cannot wear a long cloak or robe anymore, but I still can re-live the grandeur with each step :)
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