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Newcastle Millenium Bridge


Newcastle Millenium Bridge
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Copyright: Kenneth Lam (overcome) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 67 W: 0 N: 80] (1101)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-06-30
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Canon EOS 350D
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-07-14 17:06
Viewed: 2013
Points: 14
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Article taken from Gatehead government website


Gateshead Millennium Bridge - the world's first and only tilting bridge!

Designed by Wilkinson & Eyre Architects and Engineers and Gifford & Partners, the bridge takes its place at the end of a line of distinguished bridges across the River Tyne, including the Tyne Bridge and Robert Stephenson's High Level Bridge.

Linking Gateshead with Newcastle via Gateshead Quays (described as one of the best places in Europe by Tony Blair) and Newcastle’s Quayside, the bridge not only serves a functional purpose as the River Tyne’s only foot and cycle bridge, but its grace and engineering attract people from all over the world.

How it all began

In 1996 Gateshead Council launched a competition to find a bridge that would link developments on both sides of the River Tyne and also complement the existing six bridges crossing the river.

There were over 150 entries. Gateshead residents voted for their favourite design from a shortlist of leading architectural companies.

The brief was to create a bridge for pedestrians and cyclists that:

* Allowed ships to pass underneath;
* Did not overshadow the world famous view of the existing bridges;
* Didn’t obstruct the Quayside.

The winning design by Wilkinson & Eyre Architects and Gifford & Partners met the criteria perfectly. Everyone knew this design was exceptional.

Leader of Gateshead Council, Councillor Mick Henry said:

“When we chose the design for the Gateshead Millennium Bridge, we knew we had something very special. The many awards and accolades it has received for its design and construction, has certainly proved us right. But even though we knew how innovative it was, we have been taken aback by the massive worldwide interest in our bridge.

"Local people have taken the bridge to their hearts as a symbol of Gateshead’s renaissance, and we are thrilled that the bridge now looks set to appear on a pound coin in the near future.

"But we are equally flattered that people right around the world are interested in what we have done, and will continue to do, in order to regenerate Gateshead Quays and East Gateshead.”
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Hi Kenneth.

As a northeasterner I'm used to seeing the bridge, but this is undoubtedly the best photograph I've ever seen of it. You've captured the perfect view on the perfect evening.

Well done!

yeah! cool nightshot, i like it :)

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  • zeca Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3001 W: 162 N: 4284] (18032)
  • [2006-07-14 17:59]

Wonderful picture, impressive architecture! Well exposed and nice POV, reflections and colours!
Regards,
Zeca

Great shot of the 2nd best city in the UK.

Hi kenneth
Nice shot and one that is familiar of this bridge. Your treatment is nice and somewhat original though. I like the fact that you have captured two bridges here and that it was done during the blue hour, to reveal extra detail. Nice balance in the exposure and the highlights are well exposed too. Great note as well. Good work.
Aubrey

This is quite a fantastic photo. The dramatic light of the sky and the lighting of the bridge, the colors and clarity all really pop. The sharpness is striking.

Thank you for removing the sales link.

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  • Paolo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4704 W: 146 N: 9094] (39995)
  • [2006-07-20 10:38]

Hi Kenneth, amazing shot, with a wonderful reflection on the river and a perfect exposure time.
great POV and note.
thanks, ciao

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  • tcht Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1395 W: 68 N: 1359] (7161)
  • [2006-08-11 6:33]

Hi Kenneth,
Really cool pic. You captured it during the right time of the day with amazing lights and colours from the sky. Great technical quality and perspecitve, like the depth show here. Beauitful work.
Cheuk Hin

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