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~Iron Bridge #1~


~Iron Bridge #1~
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Copyright: Michael Weber (mwebr) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 450 W: 141 N: 666] (3402)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-09-30
Categories: Transportation, Architecture, Artwork, Abstract
Camera: Canon Powershot S1 IS, Tiffen Circular Polarizer
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/250 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-10-02 13:05
Viewed: 745
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 36
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~Iron Bridge #1~

Lake Monroe Bridge -New Series of Abstract Iron shots.

information taken from a plaque that stands in front of the Bridge displaying the Bridge's history. Information recorded by the:
Seminole County Board of County Commissioners

The lake Monroe Bridge was the first electrically operated swing bridge in Florida.
In 1932-33 the State used federal assistance to build this bridge, which replaced a wooden toll bridge that was manually operated. The construction of the bridge provided economic relief for an area hurt by the economic collapse of the Depression Era. The bridge was fabricated by Ingall's Iron works of Birmingham, Alabama. The Florida Department of Transportation and Seminole County cooperated in preserving the swing span as a fishing pier when the new Benedict Bridge was completed in 1994(Whole view will be seen in later post's)
The lake Monroe Bridge had a historic impact on the communities of the are, but also is of historical value as an example of a branch of bridge engineering.
The Lake Monroe Bridge was 627 feet, and included a 233 foot swing span. It carried the main route linking Daytona Beach and Tampa, via Deland, Sanford, Orlando and Lakeland. It could pivot 360degrees on its curved rack and two spur pinions.
The Warren-type through truss construction had a central panel section peaked to accommodate the drive machinery. The Warren-type truss is considered the most economical construction for continuous spans. It is characterized by diagonals that alternate in direction.

This is a section of the type of iron beams they used for construction and the giant rivets used.
Thanks

~michael~

pp-cropped for square format. Levels, some saturation for enhance of the blue. Neat image for cleaning the sky a bit and sharpness and also partial Luko's USM for extra punch in contrast/color. Frame and signature.
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Hi Micahel,
A very exciting composition, most dynamic! I like how the play of light gives different shades of grey to the structure, all against the most wonderful blue sky... Very pleasing indeed!
Regards,
Pablo -

Good graphical shot. The dark polarized sky adds to the composition. Well seen!

The strong contrast and bold colour of the sky make for a very eye-catching image. At first I found the shadows a little distracting, but I think they actually work well with the brightly relfected sunlight

Supreb capture, great blue color really vibrant and great composition.
Well done!
Vassilis

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  • M4tej Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 224 W: 28 N: 90] (779)
  • [2005-10-02 14:12]

Cool shot Michael!!
I like colours.
Good work.
Take care.
MAtej

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  • Gand Gold Star Critiquer [C: 355 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2005-10-02 14:19]

Great detail framed on strange way.
I like it.

Hi Michael,
Beautifully seen. The asymetrical composition works a treat here. You've kept just the right amount in frame to make an intriguing and thoroughly enjoyable composition. Nice work dude.
All the best,
Paul

Pleasant graphical capture, Michael. Contrast between metal structure and sky is well done.
Good job, TFS :)
Martine

Hi Michael,
Excelent graphic shot. Nice composition, colors and light. Great contrast of the structure against the blue sky. Very well done
Regards, António

You are becoming the bridge man, Michael! Great shot, excellent contrast and great composition. Great square format. I have some doubt about the outer edge you've added, but that's a very minor comment. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the series!

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  • toni Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 132 W: 0 N: 32] (793)
  • [2005-10-02 18:16]

Hi Michael
Trčs beau détail, et un superbe graphisme.
Toni

Hi Michael.

Nice captured and framed, great composed too.
We love the beautiful colors solution so what you find. Very pleasant shot, well done!

Malik & Mary.

The blue is very attractive and also, the steel pattern adds to make this shot a very attractive composition altogether. Bravo Michael!

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4225 W: 414 N: 6642] (42045)
  • [2005-10-03 6:01]

Hi Michael

I like the abstraction, & superb graphism, of the steel girders, against the polarized blue sky. Good work!

Hi Michael,
I just can't decide which one is better this or #2 !?!
Anyway, nice observation... good assymetric compo. and an appealing blue sky! :)
cheers
ToM

Hey Michael!

wow very cool shot.. terrific graphicism :-) i'm always fascinated by these great feats of engineering.. there's something a bit hypnotic about seeing these principles of mathemetics and physics come to life in iron and steel and create all these shapes which seem to mimic the very molecules that our world is built on.. i don't know.. there's just something special to me about structures that 'make sense' in a natural way.. doesn't always happen these days!

i'm sorry i havent been around lately and have missed so many of your posts.. i have seen some of your recent work and am totally impressed! you really seem to be on a 'graphic roll' at the moment :-)) sorry i havent left any comments till now.. i'm going a bit crazy with moving stuff and most of the time i cant think of anything more intelligent than 'uh.. great shot!' to say ihih :P and i know how you in particular, being a word person like me, appreciate something a little more thoughtful ^_^

well.. great job on this and all your work my friend! i hope once i'm in italy i can chill out a bit and start participating more in TL.. damn i've hardly even taken a photo in weeks! but i'm sure once i get there and rev up my new canon i wont be able to stop!! :-)

hope all is well with you Michael and take good care,

Ayda

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  • wck Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 757 W: 37 N: 423] (3843)
  • [2005-10-04 2:17]

Nice crop + Great observation Michael! TFS

Wong

Hi Michel,
You indeed have very diffent ways to picture bridges ;9 And very creative ones I may say, This is a wondeful image. Great detail of such a huge structure, and still keeps the characteritis of architecture shot. Very well done! Your sky is beautiful and I love this gradation of blues. And its contrasts with the grey iron, makes the image cold, but very pleasant. And I abolutely love the big frame ;))

Good job Michael

take care, Stef :))

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