On Top of the Squiggly Bridge, a photo from Glasgow, Scotland

Photographer's Note

Good Morning Everyone,

This is the Tradeston Bridge, colloquially known as the squiggly bridge and is a pedestrian bridge across the River Clyde in Glasgow.

It opened on 14 May 2009 and links the districts of Anderston (on the north bank) to Tradeston (on the south bank) - the aim of the bridge being to aid the regeneration of Tradeston by giving it a direct link to the city's financial district on the western side of the city centre.

The design was prepared by Dissing+Weitling, a Danish architectural firm, with the UK engineers Halcrow Group. The bridge was built by BAM Nuttall.

It cost £7 million to construct and is used by pedestrians and cyclists with no motorised traffic being allowed upon it. The span is horizontally curved in an S shape with outward canting on both curves. (Precised from Wikipedia)

I just loved the shape of this bridge and so did one of the local bird population for, when I came to process the photograph, I noticed it sitting high on the bridge, surveying the River Clyde!

Have a great day,
Bev :-)

snunney, ikeharel, jhm, GyurMaster, alvaraalto, danos, PiotrF, PaulVDV, tyro, macjake, COSTANTINO, ChrisJ has marked this note useful

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Silvio1953 (222959) 2016-05-13 2:02

Ciao cara Bev, great perspective on fantastic bridge, lovrlycomposition with walking people, excellent claroty and fine details, very well done, my friebd, ciao Silvio

snunney (130967) 2016-05-13 2:09

Hello Bev,
All being well we are planning to visit Glasgow at the end of next month for a few days so this composition provides food for thought. Excellent point of view that makes good use of the strong graphical lines offered by the structure of this rather unusual bridge. The pastel colours of the sky nicety complement those of the bridge. The people walking across provide animation and scale.

ikeharel (114629) 2016-05-13 2:20

"Colloquially" is a new word I learn today in English, Beverley.
Modern bridge design and great use for the local people, good idea to post this without motorist crossing. Those people stride along, added a nice motion to the scene.
A crow/or a pigeon had taken advantage for a better view from its top...
Have a nice weekend,
Ike

holmertz (103642) 2016-05-13 2:55

Hello Bev,
There is probably a nice view from where the bird is sitting, but from your position we also get a fine view of the well designed and nicely curving bridge. I like how my eyes are drawn along the diagonals up to the other bank and how they meet some pedestrians on their way across the river.
Kind regards,
Gert

jhm (211738) 2016-05-13 3:16

Hello Bev,

We get a wonderful view of the Tradeston Bridge with the curving of the metal construction.
Above on the bridge see you I think a seagull as mascot.
Excellent sharp and clear.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John

Sergiom (117241) 2016-05-13 5:23

Bonjour Beverly,

Les ponts deviennent de plus en plus beaux dans ta région. Les architectes font preuve de beaucoup d'imagination et les choix sont beaux. Celui-ci semble léger, presque aérien. Une belle ligne de fuite qui donne de la profondeur.

Amicalement

Serge

Nicou (193814) 2016-05-13 5:53

Hello

Avec le reflet sur le plan d'eau quelle compo et vue quel pont et structure métallique superbe avec ce triangle une oiseau au sommet du triangle quelle ensemble et mise en valeur fantastique.
Bravo et amitié
nciou

rbassin (27472) 2016-05-13 7:34

Hello Bev,
un bon point de vue sur ce pont.
Bon graphisme et architecture intéressante.
Bon W-E
Roland

dta (98848) 2016-05-13 7:45

Hello Beverley ,
An interesting pedestrian bridge , taken from an excellent angle of view ;
The bird is at the best place : it could be an idea for an artist ...
Regards

GyurMaster (25033) 2016-05-13 11:31

Dear Beverley,

Excellently composed image, whit a nice feel of depth. Although lights were not so good, you managed a good composition.

Best Wishes,
Gy.

alvaraalto (42804) 2016-05-13 12:34

Hello Bev,
I do like the design of this bridge too. Two thick arrowheads rising out the water and the deck of the bridge like their prey.
Groet Rob

Tue (93458) 2016-05-13 13:37

Hello Beverley,
Great view of this bridge, I really like its modern design. I remember a bridge that was still under construction when I visited Glasgow in 2008, I suppose it must have been this one. You chose a really good POV.
Lars

danos (110407) 2016-05-13 14:16

Hello Bev,
nice the view of the Tradeston pedestrian bridge,with the people to cross the river over it.I like the creative perspective with the seagull on the top of it to be the eye catcher of the scene.

Regards,Danos

mesutilgim (0) 2016-05-13 14:25

Hello Beverley,
Very nice architectorial capture taken with perfect pov. Good layout and nice framing.
Of course the seagull at the edge of the bridge creates a nice element of the compo.
TFS and have a nice weekend
MESUT ILGIM

PiotrF (56042) 2016-05-13 15:45

Helo Beverly,
Amazing capture of Tradeston Bridge, interesting bridge.
I like great cmposition here. Good light and color saturation.
Interesting and detailed notes, fine presentation
Regards
Piotr

PaulVDV (63478) 2016-05-14 4:27

Hello Beverley,
A beautiful bridge with a fine rotating movement.
I wonder how the curve looks like viewed from the other side.
The bird has chosen the best point of view. They always do. But it stands out reallly nice against the white clouds.
Best regards, Paul

tyro (30513) 2016-05-14 6:52

Hello Bev,

Curiously, I don't think I've ever actually been over this bridge but it's obviously an interesting piece of modern architecture and you've captured it very successfully in this finely composed photograph.

I like how the main structure of the bridge appears to "spring" from the bottom left corner and guides us in a sweeping curve to the distant shore and buildings beneath a lovely soft sky. And the people walking across the bridge add interest as well as a fine sense of scale.

Lovely soft light and natural colours, perfect exposure and exquisite details and sharpness.

Lovely!

Kind Regards,

John.

Cricri (176) 2016-05-14 7:09

Hi Beverley
Intéressante architecture du pont, le POV montre a la fois le dessus et le dessous du pont avec ces courbes , doux reflets et lumière, belle réalisation
amitiés
cricri

fabianoleite (13575) 2016-05-14 7:50

Beautiful and modern bridge, well framed and placed diagonally, with good inclusion of people walking, creating a good atmosphere. Nice work, congratulations and have a nice weekend!

macjake (98544) 2016-05-16 2:01

Hi Bev
Squiggly Bridge?? Now that is too good of a name to NOT have a story behind it :)

the longer I look at this one the more and more I enjoy it and appreciate it. I have to say, its quite the attractive bridge don't you think?

the compo you chose allows the the S curve to be seen, glad you didn't shoot it directly straight on, we wouldn't get the same effect. gotta love these funky pieces of architecture! well chosen and shot
cheers
craig

chawax (20764) 2016-05-16 3:27

Hi Beverley,
Excellent point of view. You used very well the perspective line of the bridge to add depth to the composition. I had not seen this bridge when I've been in Glasgow, but after reading your note this is normal since it was opened in 2009 and I was in Glasgow in 2003 !
Regards,
Olivier

jean113 (28285) 2016-05-16 7:34

Hello Beverley, seeing your 'bridge' picture made me think of all the new bridges that seem to have appeared since the Millenium!
A good angle using the bridge as the lead-in line and creating a good diagonal across the frame.
The perching bird does complete the shot.
A good sharp shot.
Interesting info.
Regards Jean.

COSTANTINO (117814) 2016-05-16 12:15

Hello dear friend and have a nice time
and a happy new day
I love the modern constructions and
here we have a n amazing modern
bridge with simple and complicated
architectural details very well
composed
welldone
regards
Costantino

gervaso (28435) 2016-05-17 4:27

Hello, Beverley!

Very nice capture of this interesting and beautiful bridge, from a very well chosen POV, creating a nice diagonal line in the photo, and giving it good depth! Beautiful composition! Excellent job!

ChrisJ (172436) 2016-06-05 4:46

Hello Bev,

The lone bird perched on the apex of the bridge enhances the composition. I like the minimalist color, superb density levels and excellent sharpness. The sweeping curve of the bridge on a diagonal axis strengthens the compo. Tfs!