Please hold onto the railing whilst you look at this photo!
During my recent stay at the beautiful Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, I happened upon the very interesting optical illusion known as the staircase!
What you are seeing in this picture are the stairs leading to all eleven floors of the hotel. I was on the top floor, so believe me when I tell you I certainly ‘held onto the bar’ while taking this photo.
I must admit I was a bit nervous while holding the camera over the railing. Nonetheless, I thought it would make an interesting shot.
Although it does make me wonder why the architects who designed the Biltmore back in the 1920’s decided on such an open (and a tad bit scary) structure.
P.S. The entire time I was taking photos I kept saying to myself, “Don’t drop the camera, don’t drop the camera.”
Luckily I didn’t; however, I think I’d have been a tad reluctant to hurry down the stairs to rescue my equipment!
What do you think about the design of the stairs?
The stairwell is certainly Open Concept! Lovely perspective Cher. 😎
Why thank you, John! I hope I didn’t give anyone vertigo by looking at it! 😉 Cher xo
Such opulence…I wouldn’t mind staying there for awhile, white socks indoors of course! 🙂
*Biggest grin* Ah, you would absolutely love it, Holly! *white socks indoors included* The staff at the Biltmore is phenomenal. Despite its grandeur, the staff makes you feel at home. Cher xo
Good to hear that xo
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I love them, Cher. They remind me of the opening sequence to the original ‘The Twilight Zone’ TV show.
Thank you, dear Hugh! Yes, that sequence was dizzying, wasn’t it? *Just like these stairs!* LOL Cher xo
I love the vertigo design it created!
It really is cool, isn’t it, Susie? Thank you!! Cher xo
Wow. Scary, but worth it.
Why thank you, Don! I was definitely scared, I must admit! Cher xo
Nicely captured! 🙂
Why thank you so much, dear Bette! Cher xo
What a photo and I understand your concern about dropping the camera. I always think that when I am at a high building, tower,… and take pictures through a fence. I am always terrified by the thought my phone could slip out of my hands.
Thank you, Erika! You know exactly what I mean!! LOL Oh yes, I can understand you feeling that way for sure!! Cher xo
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My first thought was “Why does the top floor have a different carpet?” That was right before I felt too dizzy to think about it any more!
I understand!! So you can imagine how I felt leaning over the railing with my camera!! Yikes! Cher xo