THE THIRTY NINE STEPS by sangwann

THE THIRTY NINE STEPS

Anybody read this book? It is an adventure novel by the Scottish author John Buchan. I’m not sure if it was shown as a film, too. Anyway this staircase reminds me of that book which I read decades ago.
Took the shot in Valletta on the eve of New Year’s Eve when I and Christine went there with Jean-Pierre (my son), his wife, Louise, and their daughter, Michaela.
These steps are as you enter through the ‘Main Gate’ Valletta as redesigned by the world famous architect Renzo Piano, and leads to the top of the Valletta walls. A similar staircase is opposite to it. At the far end of the picture is St. John’s Cavalier an addition to the already massive fortifications of the city.
It rained all day yesterday and today it looks dreary again. I hava a severe cold but can't stand staying inside.
Thank you very much for looking and for all the lovely comments and the fav's on yesterday's picture.
Beautiful -- the lights as leading line is perfect...creates mystery and interest.
January 7th, 2016  
This is FAV!!!!
January 7th, 2016  
I'm not counting but this is so well done! I know the book and it is a classic. You are so good at these night photos! fav
January 7th, 2016  
Brilliant image.
January 7th, 2016  
I saw the movie and loved it. I am struggling to get 39 here - haha.
January 7th, 2016  
Lovely lighting
January 7th, 2016  
Well taken
January 7th, 2016  
wonderfl shot Dione. fav. Hope you get over your cold soon
January 7th, 2016  
I was supposed to read it at school in 1969/70 but just found that very copy at my mum's house and thought I might read it... if it doesn't fall apart in my hands. I really like the feel of this shot.
January 7th, 2016  
A great capture Dione, love your pov :)
January 7th, 2016  
Love the way you've captured this Dione. We read the book at school and it has been filmed. If my memory is correct, which it frequently isn't, it was filmed in B&W. I hope you're feeling better.
January 7th, 2016  
Glad you went out, but do get better soon... Love the lighting and perspective.
January 7th, 2016  
Lovely composition captured here. The book has been filmed at least twice, I believe.
January 7th, 2016  
Oh yes, a number of film adaptations. the shot is very cool.
January 7th, 2016  
all the light and shadow seems perfect for a mystery/adventure.
January 7th, 2016  
Fantastic capture and lighting Dione...Fav.
January 7th, 2016  
This is so nicely done - love the lighting and the composition. Definite feel of mystery with just a touch of tension.
January 7th, 2016  
Amazing--reminds me of the song "Stairway to Heaven."
January 7th, 2016  
awesome light in this shot, a fav.
January 7th, 2016  
Love your lighting and pov a fav for me
January 7th, 2016  
Great composition, I like the warm hues and the way the lines of lights converge.
January 7th, 2016  
Great title for this atmospheric shot.
January 7th, 2016  
A great fav. night shot and a beautiful capture of the steps and atmosphere.
Do you (always) use a tripod for you night captures.?
I agree with you , those old war artifacts intrigue me too mostly for the technique that is used
January 7th, 2016  
Atmospheric, creepy! fav
January 7th, 2016  
What a super night shot Dione, great framing.
January 7th, 2016  
Beautifully captured - the light makes it magical.
January 7th, 2016  
i think it was a hitchcock film dione :) looks good in the light
January 7th, 2016  
I love your pov and the lighting. Fav!
January 8th, 2016  
Wonderfully graphic, Dione. I loved the movie -- and recently I've seen a play made from the movie.
January 8th, 2016  
Lovely lighting and very atmospheric!
January 8th, 2016  
Instant fav! I haven't read the book, but the shot is excellent! Get well soon!
January 8th, 2016  
Instant FAV! Love the lighting with the light and shadows!! Just enough light to know what you are looking at and where you are going, but just enough shadows to make it mysterious and spooky!! My kind of photo!!!
January 8th, 2016  
Incredible low light picture. Congratulations on making the Trending Page and the PP. Well deserved.
January 8th, 2016  
It is a beautiful shot...and the name of the book sounds so familiar. It was a Hitchcock film was it? The lighting is just amazing. FAV
January 8th, 2016  

Great composition of this low light capture Fav.
January 8th, 2016  
Brilliant image! Congrats on PP. FAV
January 8th, 2016  
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