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Night Bridge To Alcatraz


Night Bridge To Alcatraz
Photo Information
Copyright: Vincent James (machinelove) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1338 W: 71 N: 3545] (16011)
Genre: Places
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2008-03-16
Categories: Architecture, Experimental, Nocturnal, Mood
Camera: Canon EOS XTi 400D, Canon EF 24-105 f/4L IS USM
Exposure: f/11, 15 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-03-18 6:05
Viewed: 421
Points: 52
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Side view of the Berkeley Fishing Pier, a 3000 foot pier in the Berkeley Marina, which is one of the longest in the State. It's also the most popular pier to fish off of in the San Francisco Bay Area. In the distance the pier seems to lead to Alcatraz Island, although it does not. There are several thousand feet between the two. On the right in the background is the Golden Gate Bridge.

Took this the other night just after sunset. It was difficult to get a POV that wasn't so busy in the BG, after trying for a while I just decided to incorporate it into the shot.

The color version was OK, but i wanted to try something different mood wise, so I converted to BW and tinted it blue.

Dian, kurekpit, mbrito, dareco, OWO, Digbydog, shelbeesmom, karith, szatanowska, lilimih33, black_dream, mvdisco, Ramdan, angela926, harpya, cbcs has marked this note useful
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  • Dian Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 55 W: 4 N: 43] (246)
  • [2008-03-18 6:13]

Vincent, I think you captured the mood. I love the patterns, and the depth here. I think your POV is great, as I had to look close after reading your notes to see that the bridge was in fact not part of the pier. I like this shot alot.
Cheers,
Dianne

Hello Vincent .
Very nice shot,good POV and perspective,well done.
Interesting saturation.
Best regards
TFS

* Piotr *

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1717 W: 16 N: 840] (15143)
  • [2008-03-18 6:51]

This is very nice! I like the blue tint. A very nice pov. TFS

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  • OWO Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 169 W: 68 N: 327] (2335)
  • [2008-03-18 8:05]

Hi Vincent,

Again a beauty! Well composed and excellent use of the light available. Quite nice to see the GG bridge in the distance. The B&W to blueish conversion works quite well.
You sure know how to promote San Fransisco well through your shots. I'd say: "keep 'm coming"!

Best regards,

Edwin

Really like the slight blue tone,the Bridge running parrallel also works

One of your BEST here Vincent! Excellent night shot, LOVE the star pattern in the lights! Love the blue treatment to the pic here! I like it!
B-)
Linda

very moody, those "star" effects are lovely to look at. a classic composition Vincent.

Fascinating POV, Vincent, with a great view of the pier and beyond. The repetitive features and patterns help make this mesmerizing, and the twinkle of the lights is enjoyable in the blue tinted mood. Oddly, it appears that the water level in the background seems to be as high as the deck of the GG bridge. A coincidence of horizon meets bridge I presume:) Enjoyable shot and full of things to see!

Hi, Vincent!

Moody and interesting. Excellent BW work. I like it!

jazmin

wonderful perspective shot vincent, the lights sparkles beautifully till the end, good treatment here of colors as well.
regards.................andres

Hi Vincent!

Very good idea really!
You have shown us agian that u are talented and creative artist..your works are pleasure for an eye.
TFS
Kisses
Ania

James Productions in collaboration with the Vincent Entertainment presents a Don Siegel film ....
....Escape from Alcatraz......

perspective and magical atmosphere my friend

cheers sERGIO

  • Great 
  • gnc Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 738 W: 10 N: 104] (1449)
  • [2008-03-18 14:42]

Very cool moody composition.
rgds,
Cristian

Hi dear friend,
I love the blue tones in your postings.
The framing style is amazing too.
It "wears" your signature.
Congrats for a fine compo!
Best wishes,
Ioana

hi vincent, neat shot with great composition, the person adds, it really does, i have done the same, waiting for everyone to leave but this shows life, sometimes better,
i have never scene this pier and i have been to berkeley a million times!
thanks scott

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  • bizsu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 227 W: 0 N: 71] (717)
  • [2008-03-18 16:18]

Hello Vincent,
Very interesting colour. Likes in the background Golden Gate. The lamps of the pier are wonderful. Beautiful the lights of the island. Great shot.
Congrat.
Best regards, Zsú

Hi Vincent,
Lovely perpective and beautiful colors and sharp picture, Excellent POV. and details, beautiful place and great composition, well done.
michel

Hello Vincent!
Wonderful tones and lovely star effect in your picture!
Fantastic perspective!
Best regards!
Lili

...I return... :)

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  • mbrito Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1644 W: 118 N: 2834] (11418)
  • [2008-03-19 4:41]

Helo Vincent,
Great POV and fantastic depht. I love the monochrome work you'adpoted here giving a very strong «cold morning» impression. Great compo.
And I thank you the kind words you gave me in «Alcobaça...3».
Best regards, an an excellent easter, jmb
(: later - this time I'll note forget...)

Excellent perspective and capture of the lights as the night is about to set. very good color management of the b&w image to enhance the mood. the black frame is also very effective!
TFS!
Best regards,
Diana
P.S. I will come back tomorrow with the points...

Hi Vincent,
Stunning scenery with very interesting perspective. A lovely blue tint worked very well to create a different pleasure and mood.
TFS
Ramdan.

Hello Vincent,
Beautiful composition and nice pov, lovely tones and fantastic light, superb sharpness and depth of field, excellent exposure. well done!
Angela

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  • S-moon Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 375 W: 90 N: 381] (2367)
  • [2008-03-19 14:32]

Hi Vincent,

Very nice peaceful photo! The lanterns look amazing as well as the details of the pier.
Well done.

TFS Greetings Simone

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  • harpya Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5757 W: 198 N: 2577] (10106)
  • [2008-03-20 9:29]

Hello Vincent

Beautiful visual, I like colors and of the repetition of the posts.
Very nice shot and perspective.
Without a doubt, a beautiful and excellent visual!
the classic composition
Congratulations

Sérgio

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  • Greya Silver Note Writer [C: 7 W: 2 N: 17] (196)
  • [2008-05-27 9:59]

You did good! In BW and blue - it really shows all the mood and is quite nostalgic! Very nice POV and pp!
I like this view a lot!
Kindly,
Eleanne

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  • cbcs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 53 W: 2 N: 51] (624)
  • [2008-06-10 7:18]

The clarity, composition and mood of this capture is excellent. I could comment on every one of your photos. Your work is amazing.

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