Weekly Photo Challenge: Beneath Your Feet

Oh, the Places We See — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 02:18:48 +0000

Over the past few years, we’ve stood on some pretty impressive spots. And, when we remember to look down, we’ve seen some mighty remarkable floors, stairwells, porches, etc. Here are a few surfaces that we’re proud to say have recently been beneath our humble feet.

Pittock Mansion, home of The Oregonian publisher, Henry Pittock and his wife Georgiana (Portland, Oregon)

Exquisite parquet floors in the music room of Pittock Mansion, Portland, Oregon

Ca’ d’Zan at The Ringling, home of circus owner John Ringling and his wife Mable (Sarasota, Florida)

Black and white checkerboard floors, Ca’ d’Zan

Exterior of Ca’ d’Zan in the Venetian Gothic style with highly patterned designs under foot

State Hermitage Museum (St. Petersburg, Russia)

Patterned squares on ceiling and floors in this room of the State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Beneath Your Feet