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Rustic Railroad Bridge
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This old railroad bridge is still being used. While I was taking pictures a teenage rode his bike over it and a couple of people walked over this bridge. Even though on the right side the beams are about 18 inches apart and you can fall through and end up in the river. Anyway, it's a fascinating old bridge with it's rusty steel beams and unique architecture.
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69 Comments on "Rustic Railroad Bridge"

  • sherri // 2008-05-01 22:27:21

    You certainly tempt fate my friend. Exceptional capture. As I've said so many times before, I have it on good authority you can't go wrong with rust and there's plenty rust here:-) Amazing old structure. They use 'em till they collapse:-)

  • Sean // 2008-05-01 23:53:20

    It's amazing to see this structure still in use. As usual, the lines and shadows have drawn me in. The detail of rust is excellent. Nicely done.

  • Michael Rawluk // 2008-05-02 00:27:18

    That is a very cool shot. Excellent.

  • Tom Sheehan // 2008-05-02 01:59:50

    John. What a find. Amazing image. You've captured this from such a perfect angle. It draws the viewer right down the tracks. Great color and a vintage structure. Good work as always. :)

  • Giorgio // 2008-05-02 03:54:13

    Beautiful shot. I like composition and PP that emphasize old structure and detail of rust.

  • Nick // 2008-05-02 07:39:57

    Great camera position. Love the strong lines and shadows.

  • lasiate // 2008-05-02 08:52:01

    pour ceux qui aiment la rouille , il y en a une bonne dose! ;)

  • Babak // 2008-05-02 09:31:56

    You make some nice HDR pictures. I'm also learning the techniques as well, but none are as good as yours.

  • AC // 2008-05-02 09:39:54

    Another superb snap. Love the lines and the angles. The angle you chose also highlights the tunnel effect perfectly.

  • El Jefe // 2008-05-02 10:56:00

    Woww, really a great angle!
    Saludos

  • Steph! // 2008-05-02 11:24:10

    Merci pour le commentaire, mais pour un amateur, je suis encore loin du résultat de tes propres photos ! J'adore pas mal de clichés présentés sur ton photoblog ! I'll be right back !

  • Terry H. // 2008-05-02 12:25:45

    Another great one John! You certainly know the right place to stand when taking a photo.

  • Scarabaeus // 2008-05-02 12:35:45

    Great colours of rust. Also the viewpoint is very good.

  • Anshul // 2008-05-02 13:00:48

    Wow - what amazing composition with the lines. Love your angle :)

  • Robin // 2008-05-02 13:01:18

    My head is spinning with all the lines and color and detail, very nice.

  • m a r t a // 2008-05-02 13:03:01

    Wow John...I love the angle you chose and the detail of the rust. Another amazing shot, wonderful!

  • standley // 2008-05-02 14:11:21

    Wow, great angle here! I like the details and the colours of the structure.

  • Radel // 2008-05-02 15:31:08

    All that rust and metal makes up such attractive images. This is really cool shot John.. really like it!

  • darkcapitaine // 2008-05-02 15:41:31

    very beautiful and graphic shot
    your photograph 's existence seems very aventurous ;)

  • moonhead // 2008-05-02 15:41:45

    wow - great capture. Love the lines!! is this hd

  • Anita Bower // 2008-05-02 15:51:06

    Another great photo. I like the perspective you chose. I can see the rivets and the construction of the beams. Very nice.

  • Oswegan // 2008-05-02 16:46:51

    I love railroad bridges. Your composition makes it seem almost like a tunnel. In fact, now that I think about it, tunnel vision may be some sort of theme within some of your images. I really like the reds here and the textures. Well done.

  • daina // 2008-05-02 17:01:41

    It is a very low angle – feels very unsafe, but an effective capture and processing. We have a railroad bridge where I live – can’t imagine ever trying to cross it.

  • vera // 2008-05-02 17:39:44

    when iron lokks like mosaic! impressive!

  • Laurie // 2008-05-02 18:58:33

    It is a great subject and you did a great job with it.

  • Meticulis.com // 2008-05-02 20:15:54

    John - this is a fun one...lots of cool color to pull from. I remember growing up near a steel-girder bridge that crossed the Rock River...it had WOODEN planks for a driving surface! I remember driving over it once (and was a BIG bridge)...it closed when I was pretty young. But you can still walk or ride your bike over it today - very cool.

  • ReallyJapan // 2008-05-02 21:01:55

    Great perspective, the pattern is amazing.. and post processing, as usual, at state of art

  • Jan Erik Moström // 2008-05-03 05:20:59

    It's probably more beautiful now compared to how it looked like when it was built. I really like how you have made the red color stand out. The perspective also makes the photo interesting. Nice

  • Astrid // 2008-05-03 05:35:58

    This reminds me at the time I lived in the USA, 1976, great memories, I love the iron structiure, love the perspective and the colours, thank you so much for that memory

  • Craig // 2008-05-03 08:07:20

    Awesome shot! Cool processing!

  • Justin // 2008-05-03 09:03:05

    Beautifully framed. Great use of line!

  • yiannis krikis // 2008-05-03 10:00:00

    great perspective and colors - excellent work

  • Ashish Sidapara // 2008-05-03 11:46:44

    Love the lines, superb framing!

  • Mirco // 2008-05-03 11:54:58

    Great Perspective

  • tom // 2008-05-03 16:10:59

    Excellent shot, John. I like the processing!

  • Alejandra // 2008-05-03 18:46:18

    Your hdrs are stunning!!...and very inspiring!
    Love this shot! Great perspective!

  • Ron // 2008-05-03 20:00:33

    Makes me feel as if I'm caged ... the HDR produces exceptionally consistent tones throughout the image ...

  • danthro // 2008-05-03 21:11:35

    awesome shot. love this kind of composition with the perspective and lines and patterns. i seem to like geometric stuff for some reason. anyway, very cool

  • Kevin from OrganicPIX.com // 2008-05-03 22:59:41

    This is fascinating - not only that it is still in use, but also that people will use it to crossover the river.
    I love the vantage point you composed the shot - it gives a feeling of going into infinity - which is what I would feel if I were trying to cross and a train came up behind me! ;-)

  • Still // 2008-05-04 02:21:21

    Your images of perspectives are always excellent. This one is splendid at new!

  • pixeltoko // 2008-05-04 02:38:01

    Very beautiful shot! You've captured the character of the bridge wonderfully!!

  • Harry // 2008-05-04 03:22:32

    Beautiful perspective shot. I love all the angles and lines of the bridge and how the small green patch at the end seems such a worthy goal.

  • Chris/Aperture Image // 2008-05-04 04:59:56

    Facinating structure John, super HDR as always.

  • Michael Skorulski // 2008-05-04 06:31:58

    Amazing detail and color and really great composition.

  • elaine // 2008-05-04 13:03:56

    one of my favourite subjects! very nicely done

  • Oeilonirique // 2008-05-04 13:20:53

    Rattle and rust. I like this chaotic vision of metal lines

  • NJ & SB Photography // 2008-05-04 13:46:38

    Increible perspectiva un encuadre genial.

  • Andriy // 2008-05-04 13:50:57

    Wow, this is totally awesome work. Too many details but don't overload the senses.

  • JM@somedaysomewhere.net // 2008-05-04 15:51:20

    very interesting effect - love the different rays of light and the balance in your composition - wicked !

  • Ina // 2008-05-04 15:55:47

    Fantastic!

  • vinz // 2008-05-04 16:08:30

    woaw! impressionante cette perspective!

  • David // 2008-05-04 16:40:58

    Strong composition. The lines and colours are amazing.

  • susan // 2008-05-04 20:13:36

    Cool point of view. Look at all the detail and texture :)

    Wonderfully done John!

  • denis // 2008-05-04 20:22:48

    Fascinating... And the treatment you applied makes this image even more captivating My eyes follow the lines up to that little hole at the end of the bridge

  • Ginnie // 2008-05-04 21:17:37

    I just KNEW I'd come back and find another fabulous photo from you, John!

  • M a d . P h o t o . W o r l d // 2008-05-05 02:13:21

    Great "repeating pattern" :)
    Like that its not shot "on the" rail, but besides it - makes it much more interesting

  • crash // 2008-05-05 11:43:51

    dang! how much rust is on this bridge? looks like it could crumble apart

  • Valérie // 2008-05-05 16:20:18

    Waouh! La composition, la perspective...difficile de faire marche arrière! Superbe! Félicitations!

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  • jump // 2008-05-06 03:36:14

    Great perspective :)

  • macaco // 2008-05-06 14:03:20

    great geometry, repetitions and perspective, beautiful image

  • Slyvain // 2008-05-06 15:15:57

    What a nice shot ! The perspective is really nice, we are pushed forward into the "tunnel". Very pretty photo !

  • lavinka // 2008-05-07 18:17:35

    Zapiera dech w puersiach.... już nie dość,że uwielbiam metalowe konstrukcje, ale można nań patrzeć i patrzeć i patrzeć.....

  • Otto K. // 2008-05-07 19:29:28

    Very cool perspective.

  • kazik // 2008-05-09 15:27:56

    Perspective and rust are very impressive.

  • Hervé // 2008-05-10 13:08:29

    Un POV bein pensé pour donner une belle dynamique à cette photo. Les perspectives sont superbes.
    Amicalement

  • dillonpic // 2008-05-12 11:27:25

    Great picture. the amount of detail you captured is insane.

  • Margie // 2008-05-14 00:48:37

    Hey this is very cool! I love the colour and composition. And thanks for your visit to my blog.

  • Stephen Phillips // 2008-07-10 16:40:11

    A stunning photograph - well deserving of the scores of comments you've received. Simply, breathtaking.

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Rustic Railroad BridgeThis old railroad bridge is still being used. While I was taking pictures a teenage rode his bike over it and a couple of people walked over this bridge. Even though on the right side the beams are about 18 inches apart and you can fall through and end up in the river. Anyway, it's a fascinating old bridge with it's rusty steel beams and unique architecture.
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