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Archive 2011#466 Spiral shell
p.2 #1#466 Spiral shell
Yakim Peled wrote:
It's beautiful, even if it's only a helix from this PoV.
Happy shooting,
Yakim.
Thanks Yakim!
It's beautiful, even if it's only a helix from this PoV.
Happy shooting,
Yakim.
Thanks Yakim!
Sep 10, 2011 at 08:47 PM
p.2 #2#466 Spiral shell
Is a helix a spiral with an added dimension? And doesnt photography then reduce it back to to 2D?
Nice work Carolyn!
Scott
Nice work Carolyn!
Scott
Sep 10, 2011 at 09:41 PM
p.2 #3#466 Spiral shell
sbeme wrote:
Is a helix a spiral with an added dimension?
No! A spiral has a decreasing radius, a helix has a constant radius (like all those helical notebooks you bought for school... you DID call the helical right?)
None of which detracts from the picture of course. I still like it and think it's worthy of inclusion despite the misnomer.
Is a helix a spiral with an added dimension?
No! A spiral has a decreasing radius, a helix has a constant radius (like all those helical notebooks you bought for school... you DID call the helical right?)
None of which detracts from the picture of course. I still like it and think it's worthy of inclusion despite the misnomer.
Sep 10, 2011 at 11:49 PM
p.2 #4#466 Spiral shell
TrojanHorse wrote:
No! A spiral has a decreasing radius, a helix has a constant radius (like all those helical notebooks you bought for school... you DID call the helical right?)
None of which detracts from the picture of course. I still like it and think it's worthy of inclusion despite the misnomer.
In fact, one could go further and call this a double helix.
Either way, this is a nicely done photo.
sbeme wrote
Is a helix a spiral with an added dimension?None of which detracts from the picture of course. I still like it and think it's worthy of inclusion despite the misnomer.
In fact, one could go further and call this a double helix.
Either way, this is a nicely done photo.
Sep 11, 2011 at 07:21 AM
p.2 #5#466 Spiral shell
Regardless of the techincal definition no-one (that I know at least 
) calls them helical staircases or helical-bound notebooks etc.
Go Go Spiral staircase!
) calls them helical staircases or helical-bound notebooks etc. Go Go Spiral staircase!
Sep 11, 2011 at 08:33 AM
p.2 #6#466 Spiral shell
While it does not detract from the beauty of the shot (or the stair case) snopes has an interesting take on it:
http://www.snopes.com/horrors/ghosts/loretto.asp
So miracle ? probably not. Great shot? absolutely
http://www.snopes.com/horrors/ghosts/loretto.asp
So miracle ? probably not. Great shot? absolutely
Sep 11, 2011 at 02:14 PM
p.2 #7#466 Spiral shell
Wordinfo defines speira (Greek) spira (Latin) saying "The Greek speira refers to anything which is wound or wrapped around something" which sounds like it covers helices and spirals...
There are at least two instances in which "spiral" is used as a synonym for "helix". A "spiral stair case" and a "spiral bound" book.
Both quotes from Bill's Science site.
Wonderful image, Carolyn!
Barry
There are at least two instances in which "spiral" is used as a synonym for "helix". A "spiral stair case" and a "spiral bound" book.
Both quotes from Bill's Science site.
Wonderful image, Carolyn!
Barry
Sep 11, 2011 at 03:10 PM
p.2 #9#466 Spiral shell
Carolyn, wonderful entry for the WA. I love architecture and the staircase is just beautiful.
Sep 12, 2011 at 07:57 PM
p.2 #10#466 Spiral shell
Hi Carolyn,
Though I did like your staircase very much I like this new photo much better. Good Luck
Though I did like your staircase very much I like this new photo much better. Good Luck
Sep 13, 2011 at 08:12 PM
p.2 #11#466 Spiral shell
Carolyn, you found a beautiful spiral shell to photograph. Very nice image and reflection. Barbara
Sep 13, 2011 at 08:25 PM
p.2 #12#466 Spiral shell
I see you are determined not to be pushed away by that helix issue. 
The new one is lovely. It has a sense of "cleanness" in it. Great shot, as always.
Happy shooting,
Yakim.
The new one is lovely. It has a sense of "cleanness" in it. Great shot, as always.Happy shooting,
Yakim.
Sep 14, 2011 at 12:53 AM
p.2 #13#466 Spiral shell
I like this one a lot Carolyn, but I also liked your original post, regardless of nitpicking the geometry. I've always heard them referred to as "spiral" staircases. Ah, got to the love the UN-moderated forums!
Greg
Greg
Sep 14, 2011 at 01:21 AM
p.2 #14#466 Spiral shell
You have posted two solid entries. The shell is very nicely done
Sep 14, 2011 at 03:56 AM
p.2 #15#466 Spiral shell
Love the new shot as well Carolyn, really like the clean simplicity of it.
I really like both images, but it is a shame that you felt the need to change it due to the somewhat pedantry debate.
I really like both images, but it is a shame that you felt the need to change it due to the somewhat pedantry debate.
Sep 14, 2011 at 05:43 AM
p.2 #16#466 Spiral shell
Your new entry is beautiful. The spiral staircase was perfect.
Jim
Jim
Sep 14, 2011 at 08:20 AM
p.2 #17#466 Spiral shell
Very nice! You can also use this for THIS week's assignment (reflections)! Has anyone won with the same image twice?
Sep 14, 2011 at 08:25 AM
p.2 #18#466 Spiral shell
Oh. Nevermind. I see it was shot a few days ago.
How do you get the EXIF data to display below your pictures?
edit: it's a feature of being a paying member of FM. ;-)
How do you get the EXIF data to display below your pictures?
edit: it's a feature of being a paying member of FM. ;-)
Sep 14, 2011 at 08:28 AM
p.2 #19#466 Spiral shell
I much prefer this image. It's certainly my favourite shell shot out of all the entries. I love the composition, contrast of black and white and the reflection is superb. Good luck!
Mx
Mx
Sep 14, 2011 at 11:52 AM