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12/08/2008 10:34:14 AM |
| Thanks for the answer, Paul. I can see why it fascinates you. That's an original design that I've never seen before... interesting to know about it now. Thanks. |
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12/08/2008 01:15:30 AM |
Originally posted by LydiaToo:
I'd be interested to know what you saw here. Really. |
Basically, I like complexly-constructed old machinery and buildings; this bridge is a bit of a different that usual drawbridge in that the whole center section rises vertically (instead of one end lifting), balanced by those huge concrete counterweights.
The second reason I liked the image was the challenge of taking it -- this was taken from a moving train, and is rather the counterpoint to a panning shot. In this case the camera is moving, and there's one and only one instant at which to capture this particular view/composition; one which is not available to the pedestrian photographer.
To get an almost-perfect composition (only a tiny bit of cropping needed) and a sufficient level of detail was under those conditions was, to me, a pretty good accomplishment. I knew well that none of this would be apparent to the voters or be factored into the score, but you asked ...
This was shot 4 seconds later (resized only): 
Message edited by author 2008-12-08 15:05:37. |
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12/06/2008 06:26:11 PM |
| Yep, it's a well captured drawbridge, but it doesn't hold my interest. |
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12/05/2008 10:47:54 PM |
| Not terribly interesting like. Maybe with some dramatic lighting or a long exposure at night -- just needs something more. |
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12/05/2008 09:40:09 AM |
| Drawbridges are cool, and I like the lines in this, but the photo overall is just a little too simple to stand out. |
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12/04/2008 07:33:22 AM |
| Looks like some serious machinery there |
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12/02/2008 09:38:22 PM |
| I'm sorry to say that there's not much here to hold my interest. I'd be interested to know what you saw here. Really. I'm not just acting ugly. *grin* (not voting yet) |
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12/01/2008 05:15:39 AM |
| it's a picture of a drawbridge... |
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