Descending the Espigüete Peak by Félix Sánchez-Tembleque - Adventure Photography, Award Winning Photography, Landscape Photography, Photo of the Day, Félix Sánchez-Tembleque

The Weight of the Descent

In the quiet hours of the morning, I often think about how we measure the success of a journey. We are taught to look at the summit, that singular point of arrival where the air thins and the world falls away beneath our feet. We celebrate…
DaVinci by Christine Sovig Gilbert - Architectural Photography, Photography Awards, Photo of the Day, DaVinci, Christine Sovig Gilbert

DaVinci by Christine Sovig Gilbert

This was taken in July 2010 at Chambord castle in the Loire Valley, France. The shot is taken up the inside of the double helix staircase designed by Leonardo da Vinci. Chambord was originally built as a 'hunting lodge' by King Francois I. Award…