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Photographer's Note
This shot depicts two of Michigan's main symbols -- Mackinac Bridge ("Mighty Mac") and a lighthouse. The state is surrounded by the Great Lakes, therefore lighthouses are necessary to keep shipping traffic from going aground. The straits area which connects Lake Michigan and Lake Huron is particularly treacherous and many vessels have gone down in this area providing some of the best wreck diving in the world.
The Mackinac Bridge spans the straits and connects Michigan's northern and southern peninsulas. Opened in 1957, it was a state of the art accomplishment and was the world's longest suspension bridge with a length of 5 miles (8km). Length of suspension is 8,614 ft (2,626m). Even now after all these years it is still the longest suspension bridge in the western hemisphere and third longest in the world.
This picture was taken from the ferry heading back towards St. Ignace.
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dsidwell
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(9783) 2003-10-30 21:29
I like the brooding feel to this image. The composition is nice in implying a larger space than the one in the frame. It's just a tad bit noisy, but I love the tones and emotions.
orme
(7219) 2003-10-30 22:06
A lovely composition. Good angle. I like the matching shades of purple in the clouds and in the sea.
irishkiwi
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(90) 2004-07-13 23:45
Nice composition, the colours are interesting I like the pink and blues tones. There is a bit of noise but it adds in a way to the moody atmosphere. I like it.
pamastro
(7296) 2004-07-23 13:34
One of my favorite bridges. It stretches so elegantly across the strait and really blends into the landscape beautifully. And at the same time it is very impressive for its length and what it spans. This is a beautiful shot of it with the lighthouse anchoring the image and adding depth. And the long, thin, elegant lines of the bridge, especially the cables nicely captured in silhouette form. The noise is a bit strong and that detracts from the calmness of this view but it still comes across very nicely. Good job.
Tue
(91648) 2005-02-24 18:24
Very good picture, it shows the length of the bridge very well. I also like the colours and the sky. Well done and welcome to my cable-stayed bridge-theme! :-)
rajhema
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(1873) 2006-04-20 12:26
This is the exact same spot I took a picture(not the full bridge however) Mike. Nicely taken.
Photo Information
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Copyright: Mike Chachich (mdchachi)
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(1612) - Genre: Τοποθεσίες
- Medium: Έγχρωμο
- Date Taken: 2003-08-09
- Categories: Φύση
- Camera: Canon EOS 5, Canon EF 28-70mm f/2.8L USM, Circular Polarizer
- Έκδοση φωτογραφίας: Πρωτότυπη έκδοση
- Οδοιπορικό: Mackinac Island Vacation
- Θέμα(τα): Lighthouses on the Great Lakes, Lighthouses I, The Great Lakes [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2003-10-30 19:53
