Sunday, March 28, 2010

Bridge: Railing and Shadow


Railing and Shadow
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Today I'm joining Louis La Vache of San Francisco Bay Daily Photo and friends in a Sunday Bridge Series (click the link to see other interesting bridge shots from many cities). This is the curved railing of the vintage Dr. Jose P. Rizal Bridge casting a shadow on the walkway. It spans between Beacon Hill and the International District and is a favorite photo spot for skyline views with freeway light trails. Many of the bridges in Seattle utilize this green paint that keeps the metal safe from corrosion. It reminds me a little of the palm fronds a lot of children will be waving during processionals this Palm Sunday morning. Wishing all those celebrating the beginning of the Christian faith's Holy Week a very lovely day.

16 comments:

Mike Simmons said...

Very nice image Kim! I like the patterns and the short depth of field.

Louis la Vache said...

Excellent choice, Kim - and Hilda will appreciate your selection as well!

Here's the lSunday Bridge Series.

Dina said...

A nice artistic shot with pretty colors and shadows.
Happy new meme.

cieldequimper said...

No bridges in Versailles, I guess I need to go to Paris...

Love this very poetic shot.

You made me blush this morning with your compliment on downtown reflected in the Tacoma! ;-)

Have a great Sunday!

Luis Gomez said...

Excellent image!

Virginia said...

A very artisitic take on the theme. I too love the shadows.
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Neva said...

What a great shot. I love the angle! Our bridges are painted red or green to prevent rust corrosion. A never ending battle.

Halcyon said...

This is a beautiful shot. I love the light and shadows. Excellent!

Small City Scenes said...

Very clever idea, Kim. Always the artiste. MB

B SQUARED said...

I wonder if that paint really works? If so, they could use it on The Golden Gate Bridge. Then, they would have to rename it.

T. Becque said...

I love it! The green really makes this more interesting as it makes the whole image pop.

Marcie said...

Wonderful shadow and light...love your use of dof.

Don and Krise said...

Nice take on the theme Kim. Hope you had a good weekend.

Oakland Daily Photo said...

A really great shot, Kim. The curve and short depth of field is today's lesson for me.

Chuck Pefley said...

I can always depend on you for an unusual take on a theme, Kim. Nicely done!!

lewi14@gmail.com said...

It's a wonderful play with lights and shadows. Great shot, Kim.