The Bridge

This is a picture of the bridge my group and I decided to photograph. We all went out at different times and tried to capture it in different elements. In this case it was raining. Notice the water running down the side of the bridge. This is a perfect example of how the bridge does its job by allowing people and cars to pass over it without having to ford the stream, even though the stream is definately not very deep. There are no people or cars in the image however in order to show the bridge itself and the setting. People or cars may have been a distraction. This picture shows the beautiful architecture of the bridge. It leads the eye underneath the bridge to the other side and gives the photograph more depth. This also makes the viewer more captivated and gives the photo more interest points and excitement. The pathos of this photograph might be a little dreary because of the pale color of the bridge and the overcast sky. The green does cheer things up a bit though.

Looking up

We chose this unique photograph to give the viewer a chance to see the perspective from the side of the bridge standing on the bank looking up. This angle makes the viewer feel as though they are the one taking this picture. This photograph draws the viewer's eye with the guidance of the lamp. This is just a very different perspective that not everyone experiences. The whole bridge is not in this photograph because we were trying to capture a small unique part of the bridge that one may not see or notice. The design of this photo was created to have an interest point yet allow the eye to naturally follow the lines upward. This picture has logos because your eye does naturally go in an upward direction. I really like this photograph because it show the texture of the cement that the bridge is made out of. It also has a good view of the railing and then the pedestals that the lamps sit on. It captures all of the art in one picture.

The Railing

I really like how this photograph captures the design of this bridge. Not many people would notice the shapes this railing has. I love how there is greenery in the back round. This makes the black of the railing pop out at the viewer, yet isn't too busy for the viewer's eye. This is a great way to showcase some of the smaller details of this bridge. We only included the railing in order to not take away from the railing's character. The design of this photo was to display the artwork and detail of the bridge. The pathos of this photograph may cause someone to feel as though they are right there studying the bridge them self. I could also see someone feeling a bit trapped by this photograph though. The bars may at first make the viewer feel trapped yet the wavy lines make the photograph not as serious and a little more fun and relaxed.

The Bridge in Black and White

This photograph was taken to give the viewer a feeling of placement. The surroundings of the bridge can be seen somewhat. The viewer gains a better knowledge of what kinds of things are in the vicinity of the bridge. It also gives a sense of the size of the bridge. The black and white color allows the viewer to focus more on the actual bridge and the environment around. Color may have been distracting in such a broad view of the bridge. This picture has logos because the picture is closer to one end of the bridge and then your eyes follow across the bridge. The underneath arc also helps lead the eye. the framing of this photograph was done with the lampposts of the bridge. They add a balance that is needed in a photograph. The shrubbery in the lower left also helps balance the weight of the bridge that is closest to the viewer.

Other photos taken of the bridge

Bridge on a Rainy Day