Lives passing under a bridge on a snowy evening
This shot was taken a year ago today. This was the brief snow "storm" we had the sunday before Christmas. I had never gotten the opportunity to take photos of this bridge in the snow, so I raced home that day to grab my camera gear and make it down to the bridge. At first I walked halfway across the bridge, before the blowing wind and snow overcame even my desire to remain out on the structure shooting. So I decided to use the remaining daylight I had and went underneath the bridge. As I was sitting here reloading a very nice young couple came by with their dogs. We chatted a few moments as we were the only people out that evening enjoying the experience. As the young lady went down the stairs ahead of her boyfriend/husband I grabbed this quick shot with my Pentax 6x7. I like the slightly off-center placement of the bridge as well as the human element of it, there was very little forethought here, I just reacted on some level. Maybe that is why I like this shot so.
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Flying Fin (78 months ago | reply)
awe inspiring shot ... that is one hell of a bridge. impressive.
djsoren (78 months ago | reply)
The atmospheric effect crossed with the wonderful architechure makes for a classic composition! They just don't make great bridges like this anymore.
VickerMonkee (78 months ago | reply)
A wonderful shot. The perspective is great, and the snow just gives it a great feel!
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florriebassingbourn (78 months ago | reply)
Outdoor cathedral! I like being taken from the perky tail of the dog to the Gothic monumental weight of the bridge. Very enjoyable!
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Dead Air (78 months ago | reply)
Thanks for sharing. Glad the weather is a little warmer today, but with your photo I get the best of both worlds!
Seán Duggan (aka f/1.4) (78 months ago | reply)
What an impressively monumental structure.
Puneet_B (78 months ago | reply)
That's such a great image! It gives an amazing sense of scale.
dee_r (78 months ago | reply)
this is so beautiful...elegant and stunning
KaCey97007 (78 months ago | reply)
This is great, Zeb... The B/W makes you feel the cold !!!!
M_thanhouser_photos (78 months ago | reply)
great shot! i love how the bridge is off center. great story to
(i hope we get snow again this Christmas, the California sun is getting to me)
jacki-dee (78 months ago | reply)
Wonderful tones, perspective; the whole image has interest and mood.
park:q (78 months ago | reply)
wow.... great shot!!
outre (78 months ago | reply)
Oustanding image Zeb! Love the contrast in a scene that was made for B&W. Thanks for sharing!
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*labaronesa* (78 months ago | reply)
This is a beautiful shot, Zeb. I hope we have some snow in Atlanta this year.
chika' (78 months ago | reply)
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crzy_photo_maniac (78 months ago | reply)
Splendid! I love the comp and colours and ur explanation is really nice! Adds to the human element as you said. Bravo!
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horstgeorg (78 months ago | reply)
Very great Photo ! ! !
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Bill Smith1 (78 months ago | reply)
I love this shot, everything is in place!
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mscjwharton (78 months ago | reply)
I agree with your sentiments.
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Infinity Rain (78 months ago | reply)
This is wonderful!!
sit back enjoy
Leftess (78 months ago | reply)
Ahhh...you beat me to it florriebassingbourn! I was gonna say Outdoor Sanctuary, but Cathedral is more fitting.
Thanks for braving the elements. Beautiful and COLD shot! The woman and the dog were the perfect touch. :)
sit back enjoy
Austin Tolin (78 months ago | reply)
i love this. cinematic moment.
michaelangeloew (78 months ago | reply)
Like looking down the nave of a wall-less Gothic cathedral. Feels very connected to the elements, nice mood.
bibliona (77 months ago | reply)
Perhaps remnants of this bridge will be the Stonehenge of a future millennium. Very haunting!
PowerCHU (66 months ago | reply)
The human element was what made the shot IMHO. Great shot!
pointer007 [deleted] (66 months ago | reply)
G R A N D !!!
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dub_focus (64 months ago | reply)
supernice!
Alessandro Pone (53 months ago | reply)
fantastic shot!
RP&C Photography (52 months ago | reply)
Instant fave! This shot is great; nice composition.
missnbiss (43 months ago | reply)
I took almost the same picture that day! Crazy.
(:Andrzej:) (39 months ago | reply)
tremendous perspective.....
би╲хром (31 months ago | reply)
awesome perspective
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Kjetil Vatne (31 months ago | reply)
It's got the feeling of a cathedral. Very nicely captured.
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I like a lot and invite your inspiring mood in
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J u M p E r (15 months ago | reply)
Molto bella...
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Yannick Rival [deleted] (15 months ago | reply)
Thas it a shot ! Wowow !
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