I have always been fascinated by the “Kissing Bridges” in the Botanical Gardens, ever since I was a child and saw paintings of it on someone’s wall or prints in the old GTC telephone directories. These bridges have been photographed and painted for decades and I find it hard to do a current photograph of it, I have tried a few times and never been satisfied with what I came away with.
It may also have to do with the time of day that I’ve tried 🙂 recently it has always been midday, I really should try an early morning or afternoon and see what comes of it.
I was back in there again this week with Nikhil, trying to get his photo for his 365 Project, and there I was faced with the bridge again. This time, I came away with something that I was happy with, it may not be the iconic images that live on in my memory and on canvas, but I think it speaks for itself.
My photo for the 2010 Deck for the thirty-fourth week of the year: The Kissing Bridge
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Unfortunately I wasn’t as successful as you were with this outing as regards the Kissing Bridge. This is what I always like with at least 2 of us going out to take photos; you are almost guaranteed that if I don’t get a shot, or a good shot of something the other person will. I did get a nice photo of that branching tree that I’ve never been able to do well before.
I rather liked the one you used for the POTD 🙂 ah well… I have a few images put aside that I may use for a photo-post on Monday 🙂 maybe a Sepia post……
I like the low POV on this shot and with the low POV, I see that you have captured a wonderful perspective.
Thanks Sasi, I think in this case it was a combination of the low POV and the use of the wide end of the 10-20mm Sigma lens 🙂
This photograph is the type you find in books and sometimes on the book covers. To me, the photo gives the impression of a very long bridge, but I think that the actual bridge is not as long as it looks in the photograph. It’s the type of photograph that you are compelled to look at over and over and each time appreciating it more and more. Cecil
Thanks Cecil, always glad to hear your thoughts!
As great as the tone of your picture is, it’s the angle that I love the most. Wonderful!
Thanks, the combination did make it good 🙂
Love your perspective here and the black and white really emphasize the wonderful lines and shapes. I can see why you’re happy with it! I sure would be. 🙂
Thanks. sometimes everything just falls into place, from the taking of the shot to the post-processing.
Love this pic.. The vignettes gives a Lomo feel.
No manipulation whateverso?
I love the question. In my (humble) opinion, once I do a black and white there is manipulation…
The vignette is post-process, and the black and white was adjusted using high structure and an orange filter.
other than that, no manipulation 🙂
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