Photographer's Note
This is a view of the underside of the Humber Bridge near Hull in East Yorkshire. This was taken from the Hull side of the bridge where the tower is on the riverbank. The tower on the Lincolnshire side, just visible at the bottom of the picture is in the river.
At the time it was completed in 1981 the Humber Bridge was the longest single-span suspension bridge in the world at 1410m for the main span and 2200m between the anchorages. I remember having a school trip to attend the official opening by the queen along with a lot of the other schools in the area, instant rent-a-crowd I guess!
If you want more info about the bridge here is a link
Humber Bridge Info
Tech: Converted to B&W in Photoshop to emphasize the graphic nature of the picture. Adjusted levels and increased contrast.
simonekarl, Timmok, dharbott, Paolo, KevRyan, merpb, ykanu, MLINES, casperduppy έχουν(ει) επιλέξει αυτή τη σημείωση ως χρήσιμη
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jajko
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(775) 2005-06-13 6:45
hi!
interesting POV. it's wonderfull and very nice photo.
regards, luaksz
arab
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(312) 2005-06-13 6:54
Graham, Very interesting photo. I like the graphic realisation od the POV from which it was taken.
Arturo
kaud
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(1840) 2005-06-13 7:45
Very good a shot Graham!
Interesting yet funny.
Lovely POV.
Geometrical photo.
simonekarl
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(404) 2005-06-13 7:46
I've seen a few photos of the bridge, I've even been across once, but I've never seen this POV before, so full piont for orginality.
The composition is nice really bringing out the architectural qualities.
Well done.
Timmok
(802) 2005-06-13 8:02
Hi Graham,
Interesting point of view and idea. The symetry is pretty good and the B&W woorks perfectly for this composition.
danielswalsh
(13597) 2005-06-13 8:14
Great shot Graham!
Almost a 3D like quality to it, as you pan up the photo. Good choice for B&W.
Well done!
~ Dan
dharbott
(1894) 2005-06-13 9:50
Wow - very powerful and imaginative image.
Works well in B&W too.
Great stuff.
Paolo
(41254) 2005-06-13 11:59
Hi Graham,
excellent POV for that strange image!
the perspective is really great, as the light.
thanks for the note.
ciao
KevRyan
(22956) 2005-06-13 13:13
A nicely observed graphic possibility and very special to be photographing something and sharing it with a worldwide audience when you had such an association with it as a child. I remember watching the Severn Bridge being built.
best wishes
Kev
ishai
(4097) 2005-06-13 14:17
Good capture Graham
Marvelous capture
Pleasure for the eye
So simple and basic
Too bad life is not so simple
kensimage
(8563) 2005-06-14 0:19
Great shot, Graham, very graphic and I agree with Dan that it has a 3D quality. Nice texture on the underside of the bridge, too. Maybe increases contrast there would bring it out even more, I'm not sure, but it's good as is.
Cos
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(1562) 2005-06-14 7:37
Hi Graham
A fabulously graphic shot. I love the POV which makes the bridge seem to stretch forever! Good use of B&W to cut out any other distractions, so the focus is always on the bridge. Well captured.
Regards, Sarah
merpb
(2001) 2005-06-15 4:33
Nice idea well presented Graham, I love the strength of form and the pared down graphic quality emphasised by your nice B&W work.
I can't decide wether it's a pity the horizon sweeps up slightly with the resultant drawing of the eye from the the symetry and clean lines of the bridge, or wether it keeps the shot from being too clinical.
ykanu
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(208) 2005-06-17 8:40 [Comment]
joseelias
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(0) 2005-06-20 12:35
This is an amazing framing. The way you’ve took advantage of the perspective is great and the use of BW has given it an abstract feeling. The smoothness of the textures in the dark area is also a very good detail creating a contrast with the edged and rough geometrical shapes.
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cgrindahl
(6113) 2005-07-19 13:24
I'll return the compliment Graham, this is a wonderful graphical image, finely executed. Believe it or not there is a small touch of rotation in this image, about 0.24 degrees counterclockwise. The more I looked at the image, the more it teased my mind until I downloaded it and applied the Measure Tool in Photoshop CS. Forgive me for mentioning it because in every way this is a very fine image, as indicated by the wonderful response you've received. In fact, the more recent black and white images you've been posting are first rate. You're doing fine work Graham. Like me, it appears as though your participation in TE has been sporadic. As I recall an exchange we had awhile back, your personal life has been quite busy. It is always a pleasure, nonetheless, to encounter you here. Keep up the good work, and when you're able, share it with us.
bantonbuju
(51815) 2005-07-25 4:19
hi graham, with a great pleasure i have discovvered your gallery; this is a style that you have, definitely (or rather THE style); this one is particularly fascination both for the composition, and for the preciseness of cropping and symetry;
awesome;
have a nice week, jerzy
MLINES
(12516) 2006-03-29 18:35
Unusual POV which makes this of interest. Indicates a very well designed and constructed bridge. Very good detailed note giving length etc.
capthaddock
(28790) 2006-04-02 15:34
Hi Graham - perfect position, remarkable symmetry, definitely not a typical bridge photo.
Photo Information
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Copyright: Graham Barnes (GrahamB)
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(939) - Genre: Τοποθεσίες
- Medium: Μαύρο & Ασπρο
- Date Taken: 2005-06-08
- Categories: Αρχιτεκτονική
- Camera: Canon PowerShot A70
- Έκθεση: f/8, 1/400 δευτερόλεπτα
- Έκδοση φωτογραφίας: Πρωτότυπη έκδοση
- Θέμα(τα): Underneath the arches, Incredible Resemblances [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2005-06-13 6:04
- Αγαπημένα: 3 [view]
Discussions
- To cgrindahl: Rotation etc. (1)
by GrahamB, last updated 2005-07-19 03:56
