Mission Bridge Photo

Photographer’s Note

The Mission Bridge was completed in 1972 and spans the Fraser River. The bridge is 3,695 feet long and the steel work alone involved 3000 tons made up of nine spans. A total of 36,500 cubic metres of sand were pumped out of the river and used for construction.

The Fraser is the most important river in British Columbia. Until after 1948, the year of devastating flood, the Fraser regularly overflowed its banks during the spring freshet, destroying towns and farms in the lower Fraser Valley close to Vancouver. Since a solid and well maintained dyking system was built, the river has been contained.

In early years of settlement, the Fraser was the chief transportation route from the Pacific to the Fraser Canyon just above the town of Hope. Steamboats carried passengers, farmers' produce, and other goods until the railways arrived. By 1911 the river was no longer a vital transportation route, but seen more as a nuisance barrier dividing the north and south sides of the valley.

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Fixfocus (9377) 2005-10-30 11:08

Hello John,
Amazing colors and contrasts in this shot.Good composition and framing with the strong diagonal line of the bridge.Sharpness and dof are superb,just a little bit of noise left round the lampposts on the bridge.
Greetings,
hermann

elihesamian (26091) 2005-10-30 11:16

Wonderful nice perspective and a clear shot,John,amazingly beautiful,with a superb attractive contrast of the colors from red and blue here,and what a reflection!
it absorbed the eyes fastly and I find it perfect with a calm and special atmosphere which has a silence!
And that golden horizon...,beautiful...
nicely composed and great one,John,
Best
M

cleocat (221) 2005-10-30 11:18

Nice colour and reflections. Nice smoothness in the sky and water. Well composed.

Galmeida (12559) 2005-10-30 11:19

Hi John,
Excelent angle of view from a lower place and a splendid enquadrement of the bridge with a fine diagonal and the nice reflexion in the water. Good colors, light and sharpness. Good work and very well seen and composed.

Congratulations and have a nice Sunday.
Fernando

PixelTerror (86060) 2005-10-30 11:43

Hi John,
Very good angle to build an impressive perspective using the bridge structure, I like too its red color that stands well out contrasting with the other rather cold colors, the reflection is another nice element in this pleasant view.
Have a nice sunday,
Jean-Yves

Ina (2679) 2005-10-30 11:47

GREAT LIGHT AND COLORS... THE COMPOSITION AND REFLECTION IS VERY NICE TOO...TFS...INA...

naxius (16679) 2005-10-30 11:57

Very good John
I like the way this red bridge is guiding us through the river.
Very good perspective.
Well done.
Alex

PLD_images (7141) 2005-10-30 11:59

Hello John,

Another great one of the bridge. The colors and tones of the sky are delightful. Any image with reflections in the water, I enjoy. Good angle and proportions.

Have a good sunday - Paul

toni_al (15430) 2005-10-30 12:01

Hi John
Très joli travail, avec ce pont rouge qui traverse l'image(et la rivière bien sur). image très graphique
Toni

nwoehnl (120) 2005-10-30 12:01

Hi John. A fine play with perspective in this nice reflecting photo of the bridge - you get kind of double the impact and strength in having your main compositional diagonal partially reflected in the river. Nice mood with the low sun accentuating the vivid colors quite nicely.

jhm (82421) 2005-10-30 12:05

Hi John,
A very great perspective through the reflections in water, also the red colour together with the columns its very nice. Maybe you used Neat Image John? Want I agree with hermann a little bit of noise left round the lamp posts on the bridge, certainly in depth.
Best regards,
jhm = John.

Cormac (26449) 2005-10-30 12:40

Very graphic and strong. The huge sweep of the bridge draws the viewer's eye right in to the scene. The repeated V-shape of the supports are good also, making this shot just jump out of the frame. Fantastic colours too. Well done!

Stepan (27175) 2005-10-30 12:52

I like the red reflection in the river... It enhances the perspective to the sun...
Very well done.
Stéphane

rhizomes (15325) 2005-10-30 13:50

Hi John,
This bridge looks so light, almost like floating above the Fraser River...and his reflection in the water.
The red color is fantastic and the light of the end of day adds a nice sensation of calm.
Congratulations !
Christophe

sarju (5308) 2005-10-30 14:01

Hi John
The bridge is standing out brilliantly in the overll bluish tone of the photo.
well spotted ... I like the diagonal of the bridge ending up at a distance .
well spotted
tfs ... cheers ... sarju

ndb1958 (9248) 2005-10-30 14:15

Hi John,
beautiful composition, great colours and lightning.
I like the perspective.
Nice reflections on the water.
Nino

Fis2 (45725) 2005-10-30 14:22

Hi John!
Your photo is nice. I like the perspektive, colours and sharpness. Construction interesting. Good job.
Regards
Krzysztof

mrcrow (3989) 2005-10-30 14:25

thats a fine reddy hue on the bridge really going with the sky tones..despite being a bridge shot...it gives some elements of a peaceful seat by the river just enjoying the evening sun.
and quite a beautiful girder bridge design..very slim and shapely...the weight you mentioned for steel would have been the minimum..

leonorkuhn (13559) 2005-10-30 15:07

Hi John,
Very good shot. Great light and sharpness. Beautiful colors and reflections. Great perspective.
Well done.
Leonor

maphoto (8076) 2005-10-30 15:46

Hi John, nice picture of the bridge, the reflection is nice, but would have been even more beautiful with calm water, but the graphic created by the pillar is great. Good light and great sky, well seen.

danyy (68672) 2005-10-30 17:00

Bonjour John,
des couleurs classiques de coucher de soleil, mais auxquelles s'ajoute ce rouge flamboyant du ce pont.
Un excellent cadrage en plus. et le POV est bien choisi.
Regards.
Daniel.

Tue (25608) 2005-10-30 17:25

Hej John,
Excellent capture of this very nice bridge. The colours are great and create also fine contrasts between warm and cold. You took the photo from a good angle as well. Thanks for sharing!
Hilsner,
Lars

alvaraalto (5231) 2005-10-30 18:00

Hi John,
Beautiful red bridge pointing at beautiful red sky. Together with the lovely refliction gives it a excellent picture.
groet Rob

huynt (5077) 2005-10-30 21:40

Hi john
A wondeful angle shot. Excellent reflection with a fantsatic color. well done. huy

kclai (2267) 2005-10-31 0:04

Hi John
What a spectacular image. Very simple subject but is well captured that give quite an impressive view. The angle wrok is brilliant, John.
Well done.
Eric Lai

greg64g (11193) 2005-10-31 2:22

Hi john

Superb colors, for the great pov; igt's like a paint or i feel on a movie on this scenery. this is peaceful even with the great colors.
cheers
greg

Graal (57821) 2005-10-31 2:25

Hi John,
very nice reflections and colours. Good composition, interesting note. I like this bridge. Well done.
Rgs, Aleksander

cessy (13647) 2005-10-31 3:28

impressive bridge, beautifully captured, John
excellent angle
the light and colors are fabulous
bravo

Cos (1562) 2005-10-31 3:40

Hi John
I like the perspective of this shot, especially with the bridge being mirrored in the water. The bright colour of the structure contrasts well with the muted colours of the rest of the scene and the sun reflects off the bridge beautifuly. Well captured.
Regards
Sarah

Gregtom (7119) 2005-10-31 6:24

Hello, John!
Very nice composition with strong, red line of a bridge through all the cadre. I like reflections in the water and contrast between the bridge and the sky. Good job!
regards,
Greg

danielswalsh (13320) 2005-10-31 7:44

A yes, I remember this bridge well...

I lived in Abbotsford/ Clearbrook for a number of years in the early 80's, so we used to head over to Mission on occasion- and in the later 90's we have friends of the family living there.
I'm impressed by your knowledge of the bridge... I don't imagine that info would be that easy to find on the net?

I like the shot, the composition is good, the colors vibrant, and the detail sharp & crisp.
My only suggestion for this one John would be a minor ccw rotation to make the opposite shoreline a bit more level.

Keep up the great work John;
- Dan

(P.S.- Did you happen to see the workshop I posted on the Parliament buildings, I forgot to let you know that I had posted it...)

Mafo (1339) 2005-10-31 8:15

Thank you for a nice presentation!
You give us a nice photo with interesting geometric composition and beautiful colors and reflection!
Regards

HOBO (5244) 2005-10-31 9:39

Hello John,
low sun and great reflections on the water characterize this view. Reddish colors of the bridges contrast perfectly to the sky and the river.
Regards
Knut

capthaddock (28640) 2005-10-31 9:58

Hi John - sublime geometry, reflection and colours, I really like the contrast of deep red against the blue sky, and I also like that there is no sign of the probable traffic jam on the bridge.

carper (64746) 2005-10-31 10:39

very good job you did here John,
good composing shot, with fantastic colours and a fantastic lines, the light is amasing good, realy nice photo.
gr. Jaap

weswang (18223) 2005-10-31 10:42

Hi John, A simple shot with excellent composition. I like the feeling of the bridge together with its reflections converge to the same point in this picture. Beautiful color, nice contrast, and good depth. Well done.

jmdaoudal (82) 2005-10-31 10:58

Great contries = great bridges :-))) we are far away from the mood of the small Brittany's or Cornwall bridges, with old stones and nice stries of cavaliers defending :-)))
The composition with the red line and corresponding reflection is a very goodone.
Jean Michel

jwmunro (6571) 2005-10-31 11:04

Good Morning John -

This is a real attrative image of a rather plain bridge. I really like how the afternoon sun lights up the rust protection paint on the side of the bridge. But, what really is nice about this image is the glow in the sky at the far end of the bridge. The reflection is rendered nicely and the curve of the reflection and the curve the bridge lead right to the sun glow in the sky. Well Done!

Thanks for sharing

John

singuanti (15240) 2005-10-31 12:51

Hi John. Wow what an impressive shot. I like all of the repeating piers and of course the reflections. I wonder if that's the same color on the Golden Gate Bridge. I don't see any noise in the sky. I guess you have that problem licked. Very nice one John! I'll be back next week.

PJE (19423) 2005-10-31 22:26

Sorry John I should have seen this yesterday. What a dellightful evening scene filled with low shadows and amazing colors! You got this photo perfectly John. Congrrats to you on this posting!

Emile (19947) 2005-11-01 0:37

Hola John.
Very good view of this impressive bridge. Well captured, with good perspective and depth.
Nice reflection on the water, especially the V shape reflection, the colors and sharpness is very good. Beautiful sky.
Well done.

anesugur (16826) 2005-11-01 2:39

Superb picture.
The colors and reflections are perfect.
Thanks for sharing. Uğur

ChrisJ (70165) 2005-11-01 3:48

Hi John

Wonderful sharpness, color & contrast. I like the red bridge on a strong diagonal. Good work!

alexlie (5359) 2005-11-01 5:29

Hi John!
It's a great photo of a bridge. The colors and contrasts are amazing. Perspective is great. I like also the reflections. Well done!
Regards.

Mishe (3513) 2005-11-01 11:00

Hi John!
Extraordinary picture.
Congrats and thanks for sharing.
All the best my friend,
Mishe:)

devimeuxbe (55865) 2005-11-01 12:07

Hi John
I like the nice POV of this picture. The bridge is also beautifull with this color and this reflect.
Well done
Bertrand

quantabeh (5203) 2005-11-01 12:20

Hello John,
what a lovely shot. As always, you have achieved great colors and tones. A very peaceful and inviting atmosphere, even with all the human elements in it. The reflection of the bridge in the river has come out pretty well and adds to the serenity of the scene. a very unique and lovely perspective. nice work... Behrang

oochappan (22032) 2005-11-01 21:14

Hi John
Good framed perspective view the bridge starting from a corner and excellent contrasting colors, the red bridge in a blue sky and th yellow coloring of the sun in the corner, outstanding shot.

supereira (9576) 2005-11-02 5:37

Great shot.I like the composition and prespective.Good reflections in the water.Good contrast between the water and the bridge.Good textures,light and sharpness.Good job!

Kenny10pin (19301) 2005-11-03 8:12

Fabulous shot of the bridge, I like the composition and the colours of the sky and dominantly the bridge, great framing too, well done

kebek (5434) 2005-11-04 5:29

Serwus John !
Outstanding red and blue tones - always so well corresponding. Good perspective for the bridge, exceptional light. I'm only a bit worried about blurry parts in some of Your superb Works. I think You used here Your great 20D, camera I can only dream about...
I think it is due to the Neat Image use. I tried it, and must say, it only sometimes helps. But alternative way is use of reducing noise in Photoshop. You can marked f.e. only sky, where noise is much, leaving the rest of image without obviosuly changes. It is only suggestion, please take it in a friendly way.
Be well,
Mat

feather (49858) 2005-11-04 7:25

An excellent composition as always and in beautiful light again. The bridge supports and their reflections give a graphic effect to the image. There is even a similar shape on the distant mountain top. Very well done.
Kath

HNIK (1104) 2005-11-04 12:50

WOOOOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What can i say about this shot???
I can say just Great,Wonderful.
Very nice colors,composition ,reflection ,
and totally all things are so well.
The sun light at the end of the Bridge is amazing.
I must added it in my favorite list :)
Perfect,and you well done like ever.
Best Regards

coco (27820) 2005-11-06 14:12

Hi John.
The composition is good... but is not the most important. Really here is much more important the light (the light here become the "colour" in "great colour") and the reflection over the water.
Nice work.
Regards.

mumek (17468) 2005-11-07 18:45

Good evening John!
Fantastic capture of the bridge Excellent contrast bewteen red colour of the steel and the blue sky.Very nice composed scenery.Thanks for informative note
regards
ziggy

Didi (36074) 2005-12-08 13:44

Bonjour John
J'ai photographié un pont à Orléans au coucher du soleil.
Cependant j'apprécie beaucoup votre composition, les couleurs sont parfaitement saturées.

Hello John
I photographed a bridge in Orleans in the shining sun. However I appreciate much your composition, the colors are saturated perfectly.
Well done.

plimrn (19602) 2006-07-27 8:07

Hi John,
Your framing here is masterful with the the two bridges curving towards the sun. Color and detail are amazing. I've never seen the Fraser so calm; I always think of it as a wild river, of course I've mostly seen it in the winter and spring. Your note is interesting also.
Regards, Pat