August Monthly Challenge - "Bridges"

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  1. Craig Sherriff

    Craig Sherriff Well-Known Member Site Supporter

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    Nicely done Ray, excellent leading lines, you can see the extra work that has been put into the image.
     

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    very nice rayallen
     
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    Thank you, Craig. It took a couple of tries and some very careful PP.
    Many thanks, Caladina.
     
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    This bridge (4) go over the creek . at the down stream end. flowing from under the previous bridge (3) and then exits into the Derwent River and allows traffic to go up Cadbury Road which in turn leads to the Cadbury Chocolate Factory. IMG_4775.JPG
     
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    I love the stonework on that bridge, Craig. Beautiful golden sandstone.
     
  6. Craig Sherriff

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    Thanks Ray, the stonework is convict bricks, unsure of the age.
     
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    I love your thinking.

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    Nice image Ray.

    Taken from the middle of the span?

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    The colour of the water makes the bridge stand out Ray.

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    One point perspective, works for me Ray.

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    My first effort for this month.

    IMG_3330.jpg

    RP, 70-200 f4 L

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    Yes, Gary.
    Yes, Gary, it does. And that is exactly how it was.
    Thanks, Gary. It was something I had planned to do for a long time.
     
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    Great use of selective DOF, Gary. It is very effective and there's no question that it is a bridge.
     
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    Cheating from me I'm afraid - one from the archives. A pano from the Japanese Garden at Hayward, California.

    [​IMG]Japanese Garden Pano by John Liddle, on Flickr
     
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    Well, if I may ... here is my Input. Hastings, New Zealand Chinese garden right in the middle of town!

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    great first effort for the month, Gary.
     
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    Still a nice mage, John.
     
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    My second.

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    It took me a few views and then it was Oh I see, good one Gary.
     
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    I did wonder if this one would make anyone look twice.

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