JPG: Photos: "Back to nature" by JOE FAILK

Back to nature

Hot! In Photo Challenge: Nature Conquers Man

by JOE FAILK

Uploaded 22 Jun 2009 — 62 favorites

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I usually don't post several shots of the same thing but these stairs were so interesting. Many different types of plants, mushrooms, fungus, moss and several small trees. Every step was different. I spent over and hour taking photos. Not to mention a few slugs and snails.

In the story Why won't my Camera believe me?.

56 responses

Warren ~Mangione~ gave props (22 Jun 2009):
Cool shot and series, Joe! I can see why you spent the time to explore these stairs.
Chris Doulias said (22 Jun 2009):
Great series Joe. I feel like I'm there.
minno ramirez gave props (22 Jun 2009):
"stairs flora", great shot!!! :-)
Litz Go gave props (22 Jun 2009):
this is very interesting pov. what is on top?
Chessaddict * gave props (23 Jun 2009):
I would love to walk there...Nice shot!
elfriede fulda gave props (23 Jun 2009):
Love these types of shots,,,well captured...
Lanis Rossi gave props (23 Jun 2009):
Cool shot! Well photographed!
Michael Ball gave props (23 Jun 2009):
They do look interesting!! Great shot!!
dp * gave props (23 Jun 2009):
Nice comp with good DOF, POV and leading line. dp
Tina Wichmann gave props (23 Jun 2009):
Awesome photo..
Andrea Petersen gave props (23 Jun 2009):
This is really beautiful...Love it! I think it would be neat to see someone either walking ot sitting on those steps but maybe they aren't too safe.
Sonia Adam Murray gave props (23 Jun 2009):
Very beautiful, I can understand your attraction.
Sonia Adam Murray gave props (23 Jun 2009):
A fabulous series Joe, thank you!
Karen Roberts gave props (23 Jun 2009):
I love this perspective on this one. Can't wait to see more of what the steps gave up!
claudia luthi gave props (23 Jun 2009):
very nice, one can feel the slippery steps
Leslie Hunziker gave props (24 Jun 2009):
Very intriguing.....leading you up to who know where! Fun!
John Linton gave props (24 Jun 2009):
Cool capture...love the non-skid strips.
Ted Gorczyca gave props (24 Jun 2009):
excellent capture, great pov and composition
Christopher Long gave props (24 Jun 2009):
A terrific shot!
Stefanie Failk gave props (24 Jun 2009):
great capture!
Tiia Vissak gave props (24 Jun 2009):
a wonderful find!
Judy Wanamaker gave props (24 Jun 2009):
A fabulous entry, Joe. Nature has already planted a garden to cover and beautify the manmade stairs. I guess she just doesn't like what our lifestyles do to her landscaping. :-)
Deborah Downes gave props (24 Jun 2009):
You captured beautifully how nature turned these steps into a terraced garden.
Lynda Jeffers gave props (24 Jun 2009):
This is interesting, I like it!
david ong gave props (24 Jun 2009):
awesome POV! photographer always pay attention to details like this, great shot!
Camil Seisanu gave props (24 Jun 2009):
fits the theme well, excellent ! :)
Ronnie Ginnever gave props (24 Jun 2009):
Very beautiful, I would love to descend these stairs.
Sherry gave props (24 Jun 2009):
wow, nature taking it back! Nice entry
Gail Anderson gave props (24 Jun 2009):
this is a perfect entry for the theme! and a beautiful one too!
Gloria Childers gave props (24 Jun 2009):
really great for theme...
Jen Perez gave props (24 Jun 2009):
A great series and a great entry for this theme.
bonnie pelton gave props (25 Jun 2009):
awesome shot
Aaron Mythen gave props (25 Jun 2009):
Great entry for the theme well done!!!
Al Gieryna gave props (25 Jun 2009):
Great composition
Rob Roy gave props (26 Jun 2009):
AWEsome and unusually interesting capture, Joe!!
Margherita Bettinelli said (26 Jun 2009):
impressive !
J Rossi (Deleted) gave props (26 Jun 2009):
Nice composition, perfect for theme!
PINAKI SARKAR gave props (26 Jun 2009):
love the symbolism of the shares
Andrew Lorimer (Deleted) gave props (27 Jun 2009):
well done!! perfect for the theme!!
Kim Pascu gave props (27 Jun 2009):
Love it
Christopher J Chalk gave props (27 Jun 2009):
I love this, the colours, POV and nature all combined into one!
eithne mythen gave props (28 Jun 2009):
Love this entry..
Maria Cox gave props (30 Jun 2009):
Great perspective and great entry for the theme!!
Nelson Campbell gave props (2 Jul 2009):
Yes those things are always working on my steps too - a fascinating little ecosystem.
Ingz gave props (4 Jul 2009):
Wonderful capture and perfect for the theme.
Karen K Smith gave props (4 Jul 2009):
great shot and entry!
Jamie Nardoni gave props (4 Jul 2009):
very neat :)
Paul Lindo gave props (5 Jul 2009):
Love it!!
Tori Lindo gave props (7 Jul 2009):
Nice colours!
Rebecca Sheehan gave props (17 Jul 2009):
wonderful shot!
Natalie S gave props (26 Jul 2009):
I love stair shots - this one is naturally pretty
Kellie Kennedy gave props (22 Aug 2009):
Great shot! I really like it!
Salah Alhumaid said (24 Aug 2009):
perfect shoot !
Grigoriy A gave props (27 Sep 2009):
simple and interesting.
Maryam AlSaqa gave props (16 Oct 2009):
cool !!
Carlo Pagan gave props (26 Oct 2009):
Perfect to theme, good work.