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The Jordan Staircase of the Winter Palace

© Emile Abbott
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The Jordan Staircase of the Winter Palace

Uploaded: June 03, 2014 13:05:40 | Entered: June 03, 2014 13:21:55

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The Winter Palace was commissioned by Czarina Elizabeth and now houses the Hermitage Museum which is the largest in the world with over 1057 rooms none identical and 117 staircases and houses over 3 million items. The main staircase is the Jordan Staircase (named after river Jordan for baptism of Jesus). It has large marble steps and marble statues going from the Rastrelli Gallery to the first floor. It can not be photographed in one capture. At the center landing is the statue of Justice.

Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/13 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 320, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 4.30 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

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Emile Abbott level-deluxe June 03, 2014

The Winter Palace (Hermitage Museum) extends over 20 acres and total perimeter is over one mile. It was another masterpiece of Rasrrelli. After a fire in 1837 it was restored inside along the lines of Russian Classicism but retained Rastrlli's light and graceful baroque. It contains the most valuable collections of art in the world. #1575161

John Connolly June 03, 2014

It sure is opulent Emile! What an amazing place to visit! Thanks for sharing and all the history! #11059253

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe June 03, 2014

So beautiful. Excellent capture and history. #11059259

Anita Hogue June 03, 2014

OMG this is gorgeous! A favorite for me! #11059284

Terry Cervi level-deluxe June 03, 2014

what a glorious looking place and capture, Emile! #11059344

Stan Kwasniowski June 03, 2014

Emile, grogeous #11059458

Nadia Paul June 03, 2014

Beautiful light, comp and details Emile - this is just so opulent and beautiful! #11059464

Tiia Vissak June 04, 2014

great tones, light & details! #11059536

Ellen Hodges June 04, 2014

Huge Wow for capture and such interesting info, Emile!! #11059593

Joy Rector June 04, 2014

beautiful #11059652

Emile Abbott level-deluxe June 04, 2014

Thank you all John, Tammy, Anita, Terry, Stan, Nadia, Tia, Ellen, Joy and Colette from another thread. #11059729

Marijana Fajgl June 04, 2014

Looks very royal! Fantastic images, Emile! #11059936

Emile Abbott level-deluxe June 04, 2014

Thanks Marijana. #11059983

Mitch Spence level-classic June 04, 2014

Well, wow. I imagine this sort of incredible opulence for the few is what eventually led to the revolution. "Let them eat cake" Russian style. Must have been an amazing experience seeing this. #11060083

Emile Abbott level-deluxe June 05, 2014

It was and thanks Mitch. #11060291

Phyllis A. Houghton June 07, 2014

Perfect lighting, details, color and comp. A gorgeous photo. Thank you for taking us there, Emile!! #11061550

Emile Abbott level-deluxe June 07, 2014

Thanks Phyllis and you are welcome #11061651

Nancy L. Green level-classic June 11, 2014

BEAUTIFUL image of this amazing place!!! I could get so lost in such a place!!! <>< #11064110

Emile Abbott level-deluxe June 12, 2014

Thanks Nancy. #11064496

Emile Abbott level-deluxe July 29, 2014

Thank you BP Staff for making this a Favorite. #11094179

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