Golden Gate Photo | TrekEarth

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A black and white study of the famous bridge.

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tom_imbard (159) 2007-09-21 13:11

Hi john,
Nice POV for this very often shot spot!
Several years ago, my mother took the exact same picture in colors. I found it superb.
Well, the less I can say is that b&w is really kicking, too!
This spot seems unlimited, you went further on the way with a very original framing, with strong dynamic lines.
Excellent!
Thomas

Guntin (1317) 2007-09-21 13:31

Congratulations, John. The pictures shows a great POV of this typical site. I have many pictures of the Golden gate, but none with this POV. And I like the B&W, too, that puts more force to the fact that the bridge is a "golden" one.

Wandering_Dan (3289) 2007-09-21 14:21

Hello, John -

A very different view! And unless the sky was exceptionally blue that moment (and it does happen), I think B&W was the best choice. Very good use of light and shadow, and the strength of the cables are well-positioned to add rather than detract.

ckpark (10) 2007-09-21 16:29

Very interesting POV. Makes the bridge an iron giant- which it really is though all the fables surrounding it make it so familiar.

VeeJayCee (2410) 2007-09-22 9:53

Good choice of B&W for this and even better choice of POV and composition John. This strongly contrasted semi-abstract is excellent and shows a very attractive and different view of an oft pictured subject.

mickyg (815) 2007-09-23 11:26

Takes some skill to try a different shot from a much photographed location but you pulled it off superbly John .. B/W was the correct medium and this perspective does give a semi-abstract feel ..