Derwent River

[Canfred]

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View of the Derwent River Bridge Tasmania that little island down south most people forget. S/ Angulon Provia

[jmr]

Manfred,

 

nice light, on what seems quite a bridge.

[martinop]

It is a nice view including the lighting and contrast.

[stuny]

Manfred -

 

I'm sure we went here, but I don't recall. Very nice composition with the huon pines framing the left and the looming bridge arcing on the right. Lovely colors, light and depth.

[wda]

Manfred,

 

This picture is most effective as a vertical shot. I think it would make a super cover picture; enough spare space for a graphic artist's text.

 

David

[Canfred]

Ilike to thank all of you for your comments. Interesting comment from David I had not thought of thank you. Stuart this is the main bridge linking Hobart to the north, Hobart is on the far shore with the outstanding botanical gardens to the right stretching up the hill , I am sure you have been there. The new bridge replaced the one hit by a ship and destroyed I think some 20 years ago. My advise to any of you visiting Tasmania be sure to visit the botanical garden.

[ijporter]

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Hi Manfred,

 

Well done! The bridge is the Tasman Bridge (but it is over the Derwent River) and it is the same bridge that was hit by the ship. It didn't collapse the whole bridge, but took out a section, which has been replaced. A number of cars fell into the river and there was a famous photo of one car with its front wheels hanging over the edge of the roadway where the section of road had disappeared. It is still possible to tell which section was collapsed because, although the roadway was replaced, the pylons were not. I think they must have been on the far side of the bridge, because the ones nearer to you all appear to be present.

 

And yes, Tasmania is a beautiful state.

 

Ian

[farnz]

A strong picture showing excellent depth.

 

When I mask the bright green grass and wire mesh box at the bottom of the screen with my hand, my eye is immediately draw to the bridge and automatically follows it into the distance. I think that that the grass is causing a slight distraction and the image might be even stronger without it despite its attractive colour. What do you think?

 

Pete.

[Canfred]

Hi Ian and Pete, thanks for the info I was not sure how much of the bridge was rebuild . Actually did not know it was modified as in eliminating center collumns. Certainly this is the Tasman Bridge and I should have stated this. A very impressive construction and I fully agree Tasmania is quite unique and very beautiful. Pete I did play around with this option ,some merit in your advise but its a bit difficult for me. I lack the skill in PS.

[ECliffordSmith]

Hi Manfred,

 

I think it has all been said above but I do find this to be a very appealing image.

 

And please rest assured, I for one will not be forgetting Tasmania any time soon. Not when you create sportsmen like Ricky Ponting!!!

[Canfred]

Thanks for the comment Edward and I am very happy to hear some of you keep the place in mind. Not just Ricki Ponting the new Danish Princess is also from across Bass Strait. My favorite Tasmanian is Peter Dombrovski sadly he passed away ,a very very capable photographer.

Peter passed away behind his beloved Linhof 4x5, alone in the hills it took some time to find him. I have most his books.

[farnz]

Pete I did play around with this option ,some merit in your advise but its a bit difficult for me. I lack the skill in PS.

 

Canfred, I hope you'll forgive me but I've included a cropped version of your image for your interest.

Pete.

 

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