Bridging

[JMAS]

All comments are most welcome!

Both taken handheld with the 70-200 f4L + 300D;

Mode AV; ISO 100; f8; 1/80s
http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=y7l4pi&outx=760&quality=70&original=1&noresize=1&nostamp=1 (http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=y7l4pi&outx=760&quality=70&original=1&noresize=1&nostamp=1)
Mode AV; ISO 400; f8; 1/2000s

http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=y7l4px&outx=760&quality=70&original=1&noresize=1&nostamp=1 (http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=y7l4px&outx=760&quality=70&original=1&noresize=1&nostamp=1)

[neil_r]

#1 is stunning...

#2 not bad either :D

Where is this?

N

[michael.luczkow]

1 is GREAT! that's a print

[wintoid]

First one really caught me off guard. That's a beautiful photo!

[caesars0331]

Great shots.

Would you tell me about the PS work to get the great blacks and whites?

[stoneylonesome]

Fantastic. the first one is just plain SUPER. great job on both. :)

[marie]

#1 is stunning...

#2 not bad either http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif

Where is this?

N


Lisbon I think Neil http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/icon_confused.gif
:)


the photo's are lovely


it's all been said above
the first shot in particular is wonderful

[Ballen Photo]

Love the curvature in the first shot. :D That's a LOT of bridging! :shock:
Same question as Neil, Where is this?
-Bruce

[c0ntr0lz]

i agree #1 is just awesome
very beautifully done

[JMAS]

Thanks guys ...and Marie ;) ,

Neil and Marie,
That is Vasco da Gama Bridge in Lisbon. Marie already knew it :D.
is the longest bridge in Europe and I have already posted some photos of it here before (can't find the links now).

Michael,
Yup! It is a print. Did it just now in A4 on my S900 and it came out even better than the I expected.

Sandy,
Thanks for that. I have been seeing some of your fine snow photos. We have none here :p (27 C today).:cool:

Wintoid,
Hmm... I'll post a "possibly good B&W" warning next time. He,he!;)

caesars0331,
My post processing was:
Levels -> Hue/ Saturation (up 15) -> Channel Mixer

On the Chanel mixer layer I went to the green and blue and set them to zero.
Returned to the red channel and set to monochrome:
Then increased the red slide to 110%;
Green to 6%.

Increased Contrast to my liking with Curves.

For the web I dowsized to 800 pxls and USM 90; 0,3; 0.

For printing I used the Marquee tool to set A4 (297x210mm) and then USM 110; 0,3; 0.

I have tried many ways of processing B&W but this seems to be the one that yelds the best results for me.


Now I'm of to bed... it's 02:00H AM here :shock:.

[JMAS]

Ha... Bruce and Control Z,
Thanks guys.
You posted while I was writing :D.
The curvature is really there it's not an effect. It had to be done that way to avoid much deeper stacks.

[jdbulldog]

I know you have already gone to bed but maybe you will read this tomorrow. I really love the shot and would like permission to use it in a PowerPoint on Bridges.

I teach advanced Physics and we have a bridge building competition with students making paper bridges. (See attached photo at http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=60373&highlight=bridge+building)

I collect images that I use on for educational purposes but I always ask permission before hand. If you would like to stamp the picture in the corner with your name or a copy right that would be fine or I could do it for you. I always put a disclaimer at the end of the PowerPoint about images used by permission of photographer and then site the photographer.

Sincerely,
J. Grizzle, M.Ed.
Physics Department
Plano West Senior High

[JMAS]

J. Grizzle,
You are more then welcome to use the photo.
I take photos for pleasure, and I can assure you that I am very pleased knowing a photo I've taken will be used for educational purposes.

If you wish I can also send you the version prepared for printing that might give you a better resolution for addapting to PowerPoint.

[eljustino]

I like these, and I see my friend Wintoid has pitched in too.
Not that there is anything wrong with it, but #2 minus motorboat but otherwise the same would be an uncanny pic I reckon.

[Mills]

Number 1 is simply fantastic.

[Michaelmjc]

Number 1 is beautiful, I would love to see it in color if you have it.

[JamesW]

The first one's fantastic, almost has a computer render look to it. Makes me want to go to Lisbon!

[IanBMW]

Your evil, monday I'm ordering a 70-200L f/4 just because of that first shot :) Oh and great shots :P

[jdbulldog]

Great news. Thanks for allowing our department to use this wonderful image of bridge design. I have sent you a private email.

Thanks again,
J. Grizzle

[JMAS]

Wow Guys. Thanks for those nice comments.
The 70-200 f4L is really an awesome lens. Wouldn't call it "walkaround" due to the big size and weight, but it is awesome for a great variety of photography like protraits and (as above) landscape.

I will post the color version once I get home again. Have to go out now, it's Dads day here.

[JMAS]

As promissed here is the color version and one more.

http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=y7mna5&outx=760&quality=70&original=1&noresize=1&nostamp=1

http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=y7mnaf&outx=400&quality=70&original=1&noresize=1&nostamp=1
http://images4.fotopic.net/?iid=y7mnaf&outx=400&quality=70&original=1&noresize=1&nostamp=1

[marie]

they look wonderful Jaime
love them

beautiful angle and colours