Bolte Bridge 2 Photo

Photographer’s Note

The Bolte Bridge is a large twin Cantilever bridge. It spans the Yarra River and Victoria Harbour in the Docklands precinct. It forms part of the CityLink system of toll-roads that connects the Tullamarine Freeway from the northern suburbs with the West Gate Freeway and the Domain and Burnley tunnels to the Monash Freeway and the south.

It was named after former Premier of Victoria, Sir Henry Bolte.

Henry Bolte was born in Ballarat, the son of a publican of German descent. In his later years he became known as the last Australian politician to advocate, and use, capital punishment.

This view is from the Docklands.

Melbourne Docklands is best known as home to the Telstra Dome, Southern Cross Station and a large number of modern buildings and eccentric public artworks.

The Melbourne Docklands precinct was originally used for docks but fell out of use following the containerisation of shipping traffic. The space remained vacant and unused during the 1980's and it fell in to disrepair.

Thank you for looking.

gracious, trekks, JPlumb, siamesa, bobocortis, jhm, jusninasirun, alftrek, paura, paololg, leo61, pboehringer, wautersw, feather, bakes888, macondo has marked this note useful

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wolf38 (12549) 2008-04-14 23:00

Hello santo. An interesting motive of high technical quality. Composition, colors, light etc. are in the best way. Outstanding. Best regards, Wolfgang.

emka (21143) 2008-04-14 23:35

Hallo santo,

Excellent night picture of the bridge. amazing sharpness and water reflections. I like it very much. regards

Malgorzata

JPlumb (3153) 2008-04-15 0:11

Hi Santo, this is just excellent, with perfect exposure, very good colour and the detail has been perfectly sharpened in this shot. Those lights on the bridge look amazing. The background is seen in the shot, but it is unobtrusive (is that a word?) and supports the view of the bridge. The reflection of the light in the water really caps this one, then you nicely wrapped it up with that very simple but very effective frame, love that blue pin, tying in with your lights. Awesome!

Thanks, John

trekks (14262) 2008-04-15 1:07

hello Santo

Marvellous shot of 3s and this time you really make it works superbly. I find the blue streetlights and margin nicely match and the slight curve of the bridge deck very pleasant in this pov, well composed just to end both sides with pillars well placed. Reflections.

Just a step further, what if the sky is slightly illuminated, I wonder? But I like it, Santo. Well done, I could not do it better.

tfs, bill
later

bobocortis (14130) 2008-04-15 2:00

Hi Santo.
Really a very nice shot, well-composed and well-exposed, colorful.
Well done.
Best regards.
Bobo.

jhm (81817) 2008-04-15 3:58

Hello Santo,

A night picture with great quality and splendid colours.
You workmanship is very nice, sharpness and presentation are wonderful.
Composition and reflections make this picture very attractive.
Thanks for sharing.

Greetings from Belgium,
John.

kschanna (2604) 2008-04-15 5:21

Hello Santo,

Exceptional sharpness and very good framing. You could have attemped to capture the entire structure but I like your choice. The reflection on the water looks very good and the note is very detailed.

Good work all around

Regards
Kamran

gracious (20017) 2008-04-15 9:33

Hello Santo,
Even though I am running out of smily, but I could not resist to come in to give my compliment towards this excellent nightscene image perfectly done!
the exposure and focus is amazing with the awesome colour and details of the bridge!
well done and many thanks for the sharing
Tony

siamesa (12465) 2008-04-15 10:08

Hi Santo
A marvelous view of this bridge in the night. Fantastic reflections.The two columns look likes lit candles.
Regards
Maria

toto (18563) 2008-04-15 14:19

Bonsoir,
belle photo de ce pont éclairé la nuit, superbe prise bien nette et joliment colorée.
Félicitation pour vos 51 première photo et bonne continuation.

Amitiés Thomas

barrufeto_77 (25619) 2008-04-15 14:42

Hi Santo.

My compliments for this light management! REally lovely!

Rgs, Oscar

lousat (15034) 2008-04-15 16:43

Hi Santo,i like a lot your lasts pics,perfectly under all corners of view,excellent choice of time of exposure and wonderfull lights and colours,my best compliments for your fantastic work,have a nice day,Luciano (bravissimo!!!!)

jusninasirun (10076) 2008-04-16 0:29

Hello Santo. Gorgeous shot at this bridge in pristine sharpness. Brilliant reflection in good perspective. Thanks for sharing this pleasantly framed image. Regards. Jusni

alftrek (2709) 2008-04-16 1:16

Hello Santo, an awesome shot with a very simple composition and a perfectly dark BG which makes the 2 pillars stands out. The sharpness is incredible. Judging from this, it looks like your were in a boat.

Your notes reminded me of my earlier sunset post from Dockland, in which I have called this bridge incorrectly. Thanks Santo. My apologies to all especially Sir Henry Bolte!

TFS

Regards
Alfred

pablominto (40056) 2008-04-16 3:34

Hello Santo,
This is a fine composition and a well exposed low light capture!
Attractive lines and colours are making up a fine image, where the bridge towers are eye-catchers...
Many fine details to explore!
Greetings,
Pablo -

paololg (13258) 2008-04-16 12:34

Ciao Santo,
decisamente i tuoi notturni hanno una nitidezza e una gestione dei colori stupefacenti. La fotografia è assolutamente perfetta. Complimenti sinceri, sei molto bravo.
Ciao
Paolo.

paura (37896) 2008-04-17 4:41

Excellent noturne shot here, Santo. The lighting exposure management are really nice in this beautiful composition. Well done.

Abraço

Paulo

Silvio1953 (40933) 2008-04-17 5:41

Hi Santo, an other fscinating nocturn shoot with wonderful reflections and fantastic colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

dumbo (4306) 2008-04-17 6:28

Hello Santo,
Really beautiful photo with nice colors, composition and lights.
Well done!

Regards,
Eino

Miha2ou7 (4887) 2008-04-17 11:09

Hey Santo,

A great night shot, again. Expertly done exposition and great clarity. The motive is very nice, the reflections are a "major detail". A beautiful piece.

See you around.

omixlistilimni (3287) 2008-04-17 13:31

Hi Santo

Very good shot and excellent composition!

Best regards

Marina

leo61 (42946) 2008-04-17 21:10

Hi Santo!
Good nightshot again.
You placed the bridge perfect in the frame and I like the lights and reflection.It`s a very good exposure with great sharpness.
Regards,leo

pboehringer (770) 2008-04-18 18:38

WOW, Santo! What a magnificent long exposure to this scene. The blurr of the cars on the bridge gives a wonderful horizontal distraction to all the other vertical lights. The shot is perfect and yet I insist that you will have to do the same during the blue hour. I know that you know that. It is just a friendly reminder ;-)
Peter

wautersw (3603) 2008-04-19 1:55

Hi Santo,

I like this graphical view of this bridge. It's an excellent nightshot with great sharpness and details and fantastic light. Congrats and TFS

Wolf

migzal (485) 2008-04-19 10:57

This is an excellent shot Santo, congrats. i like the exposure and the reflection which added more light on the scene. What a nice bridge you got here. thanks for sharing.

feather (49848) 2008-04-19 13:38

This is a wonderful night shot with a WOW factor high on the scale. The exposure is spot-on and the sharpness is perfect without over-shapening. You have framed the image with the towers off-centred for good effect and the light reflections are stunning. Excellent shot.
Kath

Clementi (43023) 2008-04-20 0:28

Ciao Santo ,
una notturna fantastica , con una gestione delle luci perfetta , dai bellissimi riflessi e bei colori .
che altro dire ?
BRAVO
Passa un buon week end
Giorgio

dvlazar (6468) 2008-04-20 16:44

Great tripod work - you got this clearly without any blur traces. Well done!
Very well framed too.
G'day,
Dave

bakes888 (18055) 2008-04-22 0:17

Hi Santo. Great photo. Excellent colours and sharpness. I love the texture of the water and the long reflections. Well captured and thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

macondo (12991) 2008-04-24 7:07

Hi Santo.
An absolutely stunning exposure. The sharpness is amazing. Beautiful reflections of the lights. I wonder if you were on a boat when you took this; I'm wracking my brains trying to think of a spot where you could have been standing. There are often heaps of seagulls flying around the lights so it's a wonder there aren't any in sight here. I can't believe the quality of this photo, and your frame is excellent. Well done.
Regards,
Andrew