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_andrew
14th of February 2007 (Wed), 23:02
Well I have recently started a Photography course, it goes for a year and focus's on black and white photography then opens up into lighting and etc later on. Anyway, I have recieved my first assignment, "A Bridge" - It reads like this:

"Photography a bridge, be it used for traffic, pedestrians or both, and show an interesting viewpoint of the structure. What's required is a clear photograph of the bridge to show its span and how it joins or crosses something? The bridge may be old or new in good condition or poor.

Consider the lighting - time of day, viewpoint, and shutter speed & aperture used for a good 'sharp' image"

So I went out today to source out a bridge or two to see what I have at my disposal. I found the one pictured below, it will be shot later on when its getting a bit darker and the shadow's arnt so harsh but do people think that angle works or is it too dull and boring?

I was thinking of shooting it tonight when people are walking across it aswell, having a slow shutter to create a sense of movement.

Thanks everyone!

_andrew
14th of February 2007 (Wed), 23:36
Or this one.....and have someone walking past or towards me with blurred motion

MP0WER
14th of February 2007 (Wed), 23:50
I think that the 3rd perspective has the most merit. Good Luck!

hijinks
15th of February 2007 (Thu), 01:23
I like 1 and 3 2 dose not do anything for me.

_andrew
15th of February 2007 (Thu), 01:52
thanks for the replies! I will take a few shots and see how I go!

the only problem is I dont think 1 is 'an interesting perspective'

Piltnik
15th of February 2007 (Thu), 03:51
I like 3rd the best. Adding blurred figures to it, maybe a parent witha child or a couple, would be a nice touch.

_andrew
15th of February 2007 (Thu), 05:05
Well I got there tonight and ended up with a different shot - will post once i have done the PP to it!

_andrew
15th of February 2007 (Thu), 05:57
Here we are!

mike54
15th of February 2007 (Thu), 09:37
Nicely done Andrew. Good perspective and the reflection helps make the shot.

njnightsky
15th of February 2007 (Thu), 10:40
Great shot maybe pp out he sign. Kinda draws your attention away from the person.

ilovemycamera
15th of February 2007 (Thu), 10:42
nice work with this assignment!

I agree... the reflection does do a lot for the shot!

arg245
15th of February 2007 (Thu), 13:03
I was gonna say #3, with the added suggestion of people walking away from you, but the other posters are right. The reflection does make a big difference.

Piltnik
16th of February 2007 (Fri), 08:47
I like it. Mostly because of reflection:)

_andrew
16th of February 2007 (Fri), 21:53
Thanks for the positive feedback! And yes, I have already pp the sign out of the photo for the assignment. I feel like I want a bit more pure whites in the photo so there is still a little left to do :P