Vasco da Gama Bridge Photo

Photographer’s Note

1998 (29 March) - Vasco da Gama Bridge opened to Traffic

The location of the New Crossing was chosen in order to lighten traffic on the 25 Abril Bridge and to prevent heavy traffic, travelling from north to the south of the country, passing through the city of Lisbon.
This project, which was completed in a very tights schedule in order to allow for easy access to Expo'98, also included an expropriation and re-housing project, which for the first time in Portugal was undertaken by a private entity.
One of the ever-present concerns of this huge project was the preservation of its surrounding environment, resulting in a vast environmental programme. This programme was implemented from the very onset of construction and included, among other things, the Samouco Salt Pans located in the Special Protection Zone.
The construction of Vasco da Gama Bridge over the river Tagus by Lusoponte has now passed into the annals of the history of civil engineering as one of the largest and most successful projects of the 20th Century.
This Project gained international recognition when it was awarded first prize by the prestigious Ibero-Americana Institution of Architecture and Civil Engineering in the year 2000.

Overall length of crossing 17.185 m

http://www.lusoponte.pt/

Photo in one day of rain with cloudy sky and without sun .

Nikon D40X
2009/01/29 10:25:20.6
Compressed RAW (12-bit)
Image Size: Large (3872 x 2592)
Color
Lens: 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 G
Focal Length: 18mm
Exposure Mode: Manual
Metering Mode: Spot
1/6 sec - F/22
Exposure Comp.: +0.3 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 100
Optimize Image: Custom
White Balance: Preset
AF Mode: AF-S
Color Mode: Mode IIIa (sRGB)
Tone Comp.: More Contrast
Hue Adjustment: +6°
Saturation: Enhanced
Sharpening: High
Long Exposure NR: Off
VR Control: Off
High ISO NR: Off

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ilDottore (4004) 2009-02-02 11:18

Hi Goncalo,
Impressive photography of Vasco da Gama Bridge.
Perfect composition with intelligent colour filter application.
Very dramatic effect, indeed!
Also outstanding definition.
BRAVISSIMO!
Chris

hdl (6735) 2009-02-02 11:18

Hi Goncalo. Great shot! Excellent pov which makes the bridge lead us to the background. The colours are dramatic and add value to the atmosphere. Quite an impressive sight you show us.

COSTANTINO (22747) 2009-02-02 11:31

Hello
Your shot is very impressive but your notes
very useful indeed..Vasco da Gama Bridge
is a perfect architectural miracle..
Great shot and a nice pov that leads the eye
away..Wonderful capture of that moment
Shot well done and well seen
Costantino

TGULUMSER (12512) 2009-02-02 11:34

Hello Goncalo,
A great POV and composition. Colors are amazing,
Best regards,
Tulay

soya_de (25) 2009-02-02 11:36

Beautiful picture from an unusual and nevertheless very apt angle. I like it :)
Regards and TFS
Soya

jonathan_hart (22576) 2009-02-02 11:59

maybe it is better than without tobacco filter, I don't know, but it's good looking
great angle and excellent framing, well done
jc

belido (16555) 2009-02-02 12:14

Olá Gonçalo,

fantástica composição. Gosto da perspectiva acentuada e de como o filtro ajuda a criar uma atmosfera de impacto. É uma ponte bonita e moderna. Nada melhor do que esse ponto de vista. Parabéns, amigo!
Abraço,
Carlos

tober (3954) 2009-02-02 13:16

Hello Gonçalo, it has a different taste with the effect of the tobacco filter. It's a bit surreal but looks nice. Best regards.

lucasgalodoido (16605) 2009-02-02 13:17

Olá Gonçalo,
realmente é um projeto e tanto esse, e mais bonito que ele são as fotografias que vejo aqui no TE, gostei dessa dando ênfase aos banquinhos, e da utilização desse filtro.
Parabéns e Abraço

pazufferey (2484) 2009-02-02 13:30

HI Goncalo,

Une impressionnante capture. Le contraste des couleurs est magnifique.
Une composition bien travaillée et bien réussie.
La luminosité du ciel ! incroyable.
Bravo
Bravissimo
Patrick

bracasha75 (22127) 2009-02-02 13:39

Ola Goncalo
Very intresthing perspective and very sharp picture of this bridge
Very good POV
TFS
Um abraco,Braca

avene (11018) 2009-02-02 13:45

hi Goncalo,
another interesting photo with the tobacco filter, I like a lot the result. the strong line of the bridge is a great way to lead the eye through the photo, the result feels very 3D, especially because of the perpendicular line formed by the chairs. very nice work, I like it.

best,
Kristine

celmaleite (2748) 2009-02-02 14:50

A composição está fantástica e o filtro usado dá um toque artístico nessa bela imagem. Parabéns,
Celma

lousat (15436) 2009-02-02 14:59

Waaw Goncalo,what a great point of view!! Fantastic! And the colors are greats!Nothing to say,today 2 points are not enough,my best compliments,have a nice day,Luciano

Clementi (44215) 2009-02-02 15:21

Ciao Goncalo,
impressionante questo pov sul ponte di Vasco Da Gama, hai colot una luce sensazionale accompagnata da un bel cielo e un ottimo lavoro di PP.
ben fatto
Giorgio

npecanhuk (13983) 2009-02-02 16:58

Olá Gonçalo!
Um ponto de vista muito bem escolhido para realçar a beleza desta ponte, em uma composição bem esmerada, privilegiando essa parte final da ponte - a mais bela - juntamente com as árvores e os bancos! Os efeitos sobre as cores são agradáveis e combinam com a imagem! Gostei! Parabéns, abraços e até logo!
Neyvan

siamesa (12924) 2009-02-02 18:52

Olá amigo

É mesmo uma das mais lindas do mundo e aqui teu ponto de vista é excelente com a ponte vista de baixo, a grama e os bancos deixaram a composição belíssima.
Abraços
maria

syrus_persia (2170) 2009-02-02 22:39

Salam Goncalo
Wow! Amazing composition.
The sky is so beautiful and so perfect well captured.
Fantastic colours and light.
Regards
cyrus

riclopes (33003) 2009-02-02 23:50

Bom dia Gonçalo, muito bom este ângulo apertado oferecendo uma perspectiva forte da ponte e incluindo os bancos a fazerem a diagonal oposta. A foto tem um dramatismo que gosto muito e o resultado para um dia chuvoso é fantástico - ainda compro um filtro desses ;-) Bonita também a linha de árvores lá atrás.
um abraço,
ricrado

Graal (58039) 2009-02-02 23:53

Hi Goncalo,
very nice perspective, great modern bridge, fine presentation. Amazing effect of tobacco filter. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

marietom (31974) 2009-02-03 0:49

hello Goncalo,

Magnifique, ce pont, dans une très belle lumière !
Bonne journée
Marie

trekks (14316) 2009-02-03 1:58

hi Goncalo

The effect of filter is making a strong presence in this shot of the suspension bridge from low POV, and the optical distortion is not affecting the view as I would imagine. Good sharpness from f/22 exposure and as always your tripod shot of 1/6s works very nicely. Good work.

tfs, bill

wgreis (6046) 2009-02-03 3:52

Gonçalo,
o filtro oferece muito valor ao céu com esta tonalidade. Seu POV também foi privilegiado e a beleza da ponte é inquestionável.
Gostei do verde da grama também.
Parabéns e abraços,
Wagner.

delkoo (34308) 2009-02-03 4:17

hi goncalo,
The composition is well planned with a nice perspective and pov which brings out the depth and the textures so finely.

didier

jplebrun (17024) 2009-02-03 4:18

Bonjour Goncalo
très belle photo de ce pont dans un ciel aux couleurs surprenantes, de toute beauté, j'aime beaucoup.
Amitiés
Jean-Pierre

rodgerg (24183) 2009-02-03 8:22

Olà Goncalo,

An original and nice view of this famous and impressive bridge. A pov very well selcetd, a great prospect effect and a vrey nice harmony in the colours. A good and interesting photowork,
Have a good evening,
Roger

xuaxo (5739) 2009-02-03 10:21

Olá Gonçalo,
Bom ponto de vista, com o grande tabuleiro da ponte enchendo o canto superior esquerdo.
Cumprimentos,
F.

gracious (20017) 2009-02-03 10:42

Ola Goncalo,
Perfect composition of the bridge with the best pov with it's outstanding colouration!
I loved the depth also the benches in the fg!
the colour contrast here is first class
very well done
Tony

Fis2 (45873) 2009-02-03 12:22

Witaj Goncalo!
Bardzo lubie mosty, a szczególnie takie.
Interesujaca konstrukcja, ciekawie pokazana.
Dobry kadr i super kolorystyka.
Pozdrawiam
Krzysztof

dip (12590) 2009-02-03 13:34

Hi Goncalo,
interesting view of the famous bridge from this POV,
good clarity and nice colors too,
well done,
Dimitris.

emka (21538) 2009-02-03 14:10

Hi Goncalo, Interesting low POV of this long bridge. Interesting view of thos side. Your favorite colours - orange. Nice composition.

Abracos

Malgorzata

gervaso (5260) 2009-02-04 9:13

Olá, Gonçalo!

Que perspectiva! Essa vista da ponte ficou realmente muito bonita! Talvez a melhor foto que tenha visto dessa ponte, com cores simplesmente perfeitas! Belo trabalho!

Kielia (8507) 2009-02-04 10:08

Hi Goncalo,
your POV is fantastic, showing us the whole construction of this fascinating bridge from this lonely place. I also like the moody colors. Excellent photo work and a great atmosphere! The note is interesting too. TFS!
Warm regards
Harriet

ruisc_pt (6206) 2009-02-04 10:40

Um efeito algo surrealista mas eficazmente apelativo.
Gosto!
Boa compo!
Ab.
Rui

stego (22360) 2009-02-04 12:42

Olá Gonçalo,
Estás combinado com o Aires para porem fotos desta ponte?
Enfim, são duas perspectivas bem diferentes. O jogo de linhas nesta é impressionante, não só da ponte,mas tb. das árvores alinhadas e dos bancos. A perspectiva é magnífica!
Um abraço, José.

MLINES (10884) 2009-02-04 15:08

Hi Gonçalo, Wonderful low perspective showing this well-designed bridge very well. The colours and the wires make it very compelling. Vasco da Gama was a famous explorer in his time, and it is good to see him remembered like this. TFS. Murray.

Docarmo (8840) 2009-02-04 20:41

Olá Gonçalo,
Belíssima imagem!
O POV é fantástico e os elementos "apanhados" estão primorosamente bem posicionados.
Parabéns!
MCV

cfreire (11647) 2009-02-05 4:40

Oi, Gonçalo
Excelente ponto de vista que deu atratismo que prende o nosso olhar em direção ao ponto final. A grande faixa verde do gramado com os bancos bem posicionados, ficou muito bonita e interessante. Cores e contrastes, ótimo. Bela mostra. Abraço, Consuelo

AiresSantos (42194) 2009-02-05 5:31

Ola Goncalo
O parque das nacoes é um lugar fantastico para tirar fotos e porque nao para um Workshop ?!
O efeito do filtro dá uma imagem muito diferente mas igualmente bela. Esta tua foto é magnifica. Gosto muito do angulo
Um abraco Amigo

jaywalker (12190) 2009-02-05 14:04

Hi Goncalo, A very beautiful photo of this suspension bridge, I love the sepia tones of the sky & the great depth created by the bridge through the photo, the seat is wonderfully positioned in the right corner, brilliantly sharp & a great all round shot, kind regards Wilson.

gunbud (27907) 2009-02-05 21:20

Hi Goncalo,
The beautiful modern bridge's lovely lines standout brilliantly against the intense golden sky.
The lush green foreground contrast beautifully with the golden sky and the two benches look very inviting as they face out to the distant sea.
Regards, Tom

Juntas (3275) 2009-02-06 6:22

Olá Gonçalo. Excelente perspectiva em mais uma bela foto da Vasco da Gama. Bom o efeito do filtro e excelente o enquadramento com os bancos em 1º plano e o tabuleiro a sair do canto. Muito bom. Abraço e bom fim de semana. PAulo

giorgimer (21226) 2009-02-06 9:12

Olà Goncalo,

nice design. The POV is very effective. Also the benches presence works.

TFS

Gio

cherryripe (18973) 2009-02-06 10:14

Hi Goncalo
Dynamic pov. The details of the bridge and trees are excellent and I like the weird effect of the tobacco sky.
Regards
Nikki

carper (64936) 2009-02-06 10:21

I have see this famous bridge a lot of times here on trekeart Goncalo,
I like your version with the benches, a good perspective and fine details a marvelous place, well taken shot, I like it, have a very good weekend

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Angshu (33697) 2009-02-09 1:21

Ola Goncalo
Impressive capture of this modern marvel, my friend. Taken from your low POV, the cables look amazing! Add to that the effect of the tobacco filter & we have an original image & a fine one at that!
Um Abraco
Angshu

jemaflor (39433) 2009-02-09 11:14

Hi Goncalo,
Well framed with an interesting depth effect given by this diagonal, nice and original tone for the sky with your filter.

racheltafoya (505) 2009-05-06 17:57

Greetings Goncalo :)

I was browsing your gallery and stopped on this image. I'm not typically drawn to the surreal coloring style that you've employed here, but in this case it really works! The focused orange cast on the bridge makes it appear to thrust right up out of the page and into space. And I love the neon grass carpet in contrast with the bridge and sky.

Overall, you've achieved a unique and captivating effect.

Congratulations!

Warmly,

Rachel