Fish-Ladder_web

A photo of an outdoor metal staircase descending onto a ground covered in snow. It descends in two sections, with a short landing mid-way down. At this landing, the material of the posts that support the railings changes from metal to wood. These posts are bowed outward, resembling fishbones or a long ribcage. There are some visible footprints in the snow near the base of the staircase, as well as underneath it and in the far distance. Beyond the staircase are bare trees, branches, and fallen logs covered in snow. These trees cast shadows across the snow.