Have I told you before that bridges are another favourite subject of mine to photograph ? They have so many interesting angles that the photo opportunities are seemingly endless. I've just finished reading a fascinating book about the building of the Brooklyn Bridge (The Great Bridge, by David McCullough, ISBN 0-671-45711-X), but no, unfortunately, I didn't make any photos of it today.
Instead, Sasha and I drove down to the Cape Coral Bridge, in its own right fascinating. A single span, 1030m/3400' long, was built in 1964 over the Caloosahatchee River to connect Fort Myers and Cape Coral, reducing a 32km/20mi drive to the length of the bridge. A second parallel span was added in 1989. I haven't been able to find out why drivers pay $2 to come to Cape Coral, but it's free to cross over to Fort Myers.
(70-200mm f14 /80 sec ISO400)
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(18-55mm f14 /50 sec ISO400)
21 comments:
Fascinating and I loved the B&W negative treatment. I really like both of these.
I like the processing on these images. Creative
These are great Rick! They look like they are from quite another world- never thought I would call a bridge beautiful:)
je n'ai jamais vu un pont pareil ! tu sais que
j'aime les ponts moi aussi, surtout la nuit lol!
la deuxième image est étonnante et très belle !
je t'envoie des bisous par dessus le pont !!
The first one looks like an ice sculpture!
Very cool Rick!
Fantastic Rick, utterly amazing photos! The first one looks like it belongs in an art gallery, mind you now that I've taken a second look so does the second one.
very interesting processing! well done! best regards
These compositions in forms and perspectives are very interesting. I love them.
Rick you've outdone yourself! You have a talented eye for composition - LOVE that second shot!
I can see why you enjoy photographing bridges, Rick. Not easy, you do it so well! I especially am drawn to the B/W.
THe negative B&W is stunning :-)
I also like the bubbly flow of the bridge in the 2nd photo!
Greetz,
Joseph
Una perspectiva muy interesante, y un procesado que la vuelve más atractivo.
Un saludo.
Wow very different. I have that same lens.
Thank you very much Scott !
Thanks for the positive comment on my negative, Farmchick ;-)
Thanks Dawn - there's just something about them - the lines and shapes they create, I think - that makes them photogenic. to me.
Marty - merci for your nice comments and the bisous - much appreciated ! Bisous sur le pont d'Avignon ;-)
Thank you Avery !
Thanks Darlene - maybe I'll put one up in my own gallery ;-)
Costea Andrea Mihai - thanks for dropping by and your nice comment.
I appreciate your comments Leovi!
Thank you very much Cat - that bridge is very photogenic !
Thank you Joey - there are so many perspectives one can see bridges from.
Bubbly flow - nice description. Thanks Joseph !
Gracias tanto Julia !
Obrigado Soraia !
Thank you Lisa ! And isn't that a great lens !!
Uhhh funny what you did to these. Yea I hear you love bridges tooo....
Hugs D.
:-)
Glad you liked it Dag ! Fijn weekeind !
Bridges are amazing structures and I love them too! They're all unique in appearance which is what makes them so interesting. I think I also like bridges because of what they symbolize. The crossing from one place to another.
I like what you did to these photos Rick...interesting!
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