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Feb 14, 2007 22:02 |  #1

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.

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Feb 14, 2007 22:36 |  #2

Or this one.....and have someone walking past or towards me with blurred motion


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Feb 14, 2007 22:50 |  #3

I think that the 3rd perspective has the most merit. Good Luck!


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Feb 15, 2007 00:23 |  #4

I like 1 and 3 2 dose not do anything for me.


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Feb 15, 2007 00:52 |  #5

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'


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Feb 15, 2007 02:51 |  #6

I like 3rd the best. Adding blurred figures to it, maybe a parent witha child or a couple, would be a nice touch.


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Feb 15, 2007 04:05 |  #7

Well I got there tonight and ended up with a different shot - will post once i have done the PP to it!


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Feb 15, 2007 04:57 |  #8

Here we are!


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Feb 15, 2007 08:37 as a reply to  @ _andrew's post |  #9

Nicely done Andrew. Good perspective and the reflection helps make the shot.




  
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Feb 15, 2007 09:40 |  #10

Great shot maybe pp out he sign. Kinda draws your attention away from the person.


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Feb 15, 2007 09:42 |  #11

nice work with this assignment!

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


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Feb 15, 2007 12:03 |  #12

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.


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Feb 16, 2007 07:47 |  #13

I like it. Mostly because of reflection:)


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Feb 16, 2007 20:53 |  #14

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


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