Joy of Light Photoblog
Tower Bridge
Posted by Stephen Phillips (San Francisco, United States) on 4 February 2009 in Cityscape & Urban and Portfolio.
Sacramento, California
A drawbridge spanning the Sacramento River at the State Capitol
Built in 1935 - it is an art deco wonder.
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Suzanne from Huntington Bch, California, United States
Simply exquisite.. What more can I say.
4 Feb 2009 5:34am
Scott Schilling from San Martin, United States
This is simply beautiful! incredible color, clarity, and composition - is that the moon or a star in the sky above the bridge?
4 Feb 2009 7:05am
@Scott Schilling: Hi Scott - thanks. That be Venus. You might be interested in this image taken last Thursday - about a week later - with Moon and Venus in a syncopated diving event at Russian Hill:
Philip from Joburg, South Africa
Beautiful lighting and the colour tones are excellent NICE!
4 Feb 2009 7:21am
Betty from New Jersey, United States
It's a beautiful bridge! Excellent composition and the light is just perfect. Well done.
4 Feb 2009 10:55am
Jeff from Pembroke Dock, Wales., United Kingdom
The colour reflections and pin point sharpness a Stephen Phillips masterclass.
4 Feb 2009 1:54pm
@Jeff: Thanks, Jeff.
dogilicious from Millerstown, PA, United States
Love the colors. Great composition
4 Feb 2009 2:06pm
Susan from Pompano Beach, FL, United States
Beautiful bridge, beautiful composition, beautiful reflection, simply a beautiful shot!!
4 Feb 2009 2:10pm
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
You took that so well Stephen, it's sensational, clarity, colour, divine reflection, a big wow
4 Feb 2009 2:30pm
@Lorraine: Kind words, Lorraine - thanks.
hugo poon from hong kong, Hong Kong
Exquisite! How amazing are the colours and lighting you've captured!
4 Feb 2009 3:44pm
Tamra from North Platte, NE, United States
Beautiful colors and love the reflection.
4 Feb 2009 4:19pm
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
The detail and clarity in this image are amazing, Stephen ... my eye was drawn to that tiny little light (and its beautiful reflection) deep into the pic ... exceptional work! I have been to 1111 Mississippi (numerous times) ... it used to be at the top of my list of favs ... now I'm a bit more partial to Vin de Set, which is owned and operated by the same folks ... I love the rooftop (outdoor) dining at Vin de Set ... ron
4 Feb 2009 4:48pm
@Ron: I'm hearing Saint Louis calling... (and now my stomach is growling, too)
peter from new york, United States
such a beautiful and crisp shot stephen! well balance of colors and great composition : )
4 Feb 2009 5:35pm
narcís from Girona, Catalunya, Spain
Molt bona definició, colors i bons reflexos!!!
4 Feb 2009 7:02pm
Mirko Herzner from Mühlheim am Main, Germany
A funny picture with those unclear reflections. I like the colours here.
4 Feb 2009 7:53pm
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
The water reflection is like a painting. A very nice night shot
4 Feb 2009 8:15pm
Steve Rice from Olympia, United States
Absolutely beautiful. Love those reflections.
4 Feb 2009 8:29pm
@jamesy: Thank you, Jamesy. Much appreciated.
Yonatan from Bronx, United States
Another beautiful shot, and I'm not surprised. If you wouldn't mind divulging I'm curious about the time you shot this (how dark was it) and the exif data on the shot. The lighting is perfect!
4 Feb 2009 11:04pm
@Yonatan: No problem. The exposure was at 17:52, approximately 38 minutes after sunset.
Canon 5D w/ Canon 16-35mm f/2.8 lens - ISO 50 - at 16mm - f/2.8 for 1.0 second.
Marcie from United States
Incredible clarity in those reflections. Beautiful night vision!!!
5 Feb 2009 12:17am
@Marcie: Thanks, Marcie.
willow from Chelsea, United States
Absolutely gorgeous! Your night (or twilight) photos are the best I've seen.
5 Feb 2009 12:18am
@willow: Bless you, willow - thank you.
John Maslowski from Dallas, PA, United States
Breathtaking image Stephen. Always drawn to bridges myself. Love this image, great reflections and sharpness. Excellent work as usual!
5 Feb 2009 12:40am
DarkElf from Perth, Australia
superb exposure here at twilight! i like the ambient lighting still remaining before total darkness around the bridge! sharpness is brilliant and composition work very nicely too!
5 Feb 2009 2:17am
EYES WIDE SHUT from United Kingdom
This puts me straight into the heart of the image, walking around, enjoying the gorgeous view. Such a scene of splendour, superbly captured. First class, Stephen
5 Feb 2009 4:44am
@EYES WIDE SHUT: A heart-felt thanks.
Francesc B. from région parisienne, France
You are a master in night scenes !... beautiful colors, definition, composition ♥..... and.... reflections... !
5 Feb 2009 12:06pm
@Francesc B.: Thank you, Francesc - I love doing these and the evening was perfect.
sherri from Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
1935...very historical for our young country. The boat is so pretty with it's yellow hue.
5 Feb 2009 12:57pm
Rachel from Charleville-Mézières, France
Une image agréable à regarder.
De belles couleurs et une ambiance paisible.
5 Feb 2009 2:00pm
@Rachel: Merci. J'aime travailler avec Lacey. Le sourire sur son visage correspond à l'humeur de l'être avec elle.
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