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Great Belt Bridge
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The Great Belt Fixed Link (Danish: Storebæltsforbindelsen) is the fixed link between the Danish islands of Zealand and Funen across the Great Belt. It consists of a road suspension bridge and railway tunnel between Zealand and the island Sprogø, as well as a box girder bridge between Sprogø and Funen. The "Great Belt Bridge" commonly refers to the suspension bridge, although it may also be used to mean the beam bridge or the link in its entirety. The suspension bridge, known as the East Bridge, has the world's third longest main span (1.6 km).
The link replaces the ferries which had been the primary means of crossing Great Belt for more than 100 years. After decades of speculation and debate, the decision to construct the link was made in 1986; while it was originally intended to complete the railway link three years before opening the road connection, the link was opened to rail traffic in 1997 and road traffic in 1998. At an estimated cost of DKK 21.4 billion (1998 prices), the link is the largest construction project in Danish history.
Its operation and maintenance are performed by A/S Storebælt under Sund & Bælt. Its construction and maintenance are financed by tolls on vehicles and trains.
The link has reduced travel times significantly; previously taking about an hour by ferry, the Great Belt can now be crossed in about 10 minutes.
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While taking this picture I was standing at the south side of the bridge and pointing west. The summer weather was typical ... European, 17C and raining. |
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hi George
I like bridges, especially long span and suspension with cable-stay because they really make good photography subject.
I think this is a great looking bridge with the side profile nicely captured from this POV angle but it may perhaps bring more dynamic to be slightly diagonal while still keeping the profile of the piers- that way you let the viewer feel as if going along the direction of the bridge to the other side of river, agree?
I see some sand bar here, looks like heavy sediment deposit on this side of river. I like your inclusion of a bit of FG grass to soften the image but just a smaller strip will be fine rather than a thick layer.
Despite the above comment, I find your shot is well done to show a fine view of the bridge crossing. Perhaps it will be good to see the same composition at different time of day, early morning, noon and evening, I am sure it will give you very different moods, AND try it with tripod and long exposure! tfs
bill
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