The Tay Bridges Photo

Photographer’s Note

I took this photo of this brigde in Dundee in the morning of 5 december, through the window of the train from Aberdeen, Scotland to London.

The first Tay Bridge (which you don't see on the photo) was designed by Thomas Boud and it took more than six years to build them. Six hundred men were employed throughout the construction, twenty of them lost their lives. The brigde costed 300.000 pound and was opened in 1877.
The Tay bridge was just under two miles in length and at that time was considered to be the longest bridge in the world.

On the 28th of December 1878, during a violent storm, the bridge collapsed taking with it a train carrying 75 passengers. The train fell into the waters of the River Tay, and all passengers died. In 1883-1888 the brigde was rebuilt.

The brigde you see on the photo is the other Tay Brigde. This one was openend in 1966 for the car traffic.

jhm, alvaraalto, weswang, singuanti, feather, john_c, Tue has marked this note useful

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jjbach (9111) 2005-12-09 7:45

Hi Stef,
Beautiful composition with great reflections. I love the soft colours and the lighting. This picture has a special mood! Very well done!

Regards John

jhm (83742) 2005-12-09 8:14

Hallo Stef,
Ik vind deze foto genomen uit de trein wel vrij goed geslaagd, want uit een rijdend voertuig met reflex camera is een probleem. Een mini beetje wazig maar de totaliteit en het mooie zicht maakt zeer veel goed. Ja batterijen hebben soms keuren en meestal op een moment dat men ze meest nodig heeft.
Hopelijk gaat alles naar wens in school.
Groeten uit Vlaanderen engoed weekend.
John.

alvaraalto (5305) 2005-12-09 10:28

Hallo Stefan,
Lange tijd niet gezien. Mooie come back met deze foto. Schotland is toch wel erg fotogeniek, maar je hebt natuurlijk wel een goede fotograaf nodig om dat te zien.
groet Rob

weswang (18223) 2005-12-09 11:57

Hi Steft, Long time not see. Welcome back. A beautiful shot of the color, the landscape and the impressive bridge. I would cut the bottom a little to avoid the center dividing -- only a thought. A well taken picture.

singuanti (15240) 2005-12-09 22:03

Hey Stef. It's funny you posted because just yesterday I was looking around your gallery wondering what you've been up to. I guess I have my answer! The subtle light is what I like here. That's a beautiful bridge with a sad story. Very nice one Stef!

feather (50480) 2005-12-11 9:06

Welcome back Stef. i guess you are studying hard.
Excellent photo. I love the subtle colours and reflections in the water. Well included detail of part of Dundee.
Kath

john_c (24635) 2005-12-11 10:34

Hi Stef,
A well composed shot of this bucolic scene. I like how you have provided for generous foreground reflections in the water, with the bridge appearing in the distance. The sliver of urban area on the left with its brownish hues helps balance the frame. The subtle tones here are most enhancing. Well captured.
John

Tue (25608) 2005-12-24 4:20

Halløjsa Stefan,
Ik meende me te herinneren deze nog niet van een critique voorzien te hebben en dat klopte. Mooie foto van deze wolkenlucht weerspiegeld in het water. De stad ligt er daar ook mooi bij!
Nogmaals fijne feestdagen! :-D
Hilsner,
Lars

tsridhar (148) 2007-02-16 16:33