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Wings of the night

Clifton suspension bridge
Bristol
South-western England

Clifton suspension bridge
Bristol
South-western England
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Runner Up in Covers Photo Contest Vol 51
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sweetpea72
 
sweetpea72 October 20, 2018
Absolutely beautiful 😊
AnneDphotography
 
AnneDphotography October 21, 2018
outstanding shot , wow love the glow of this beautiful suspension bridge and perfect title !!!!
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MicktheGreek October 21, 2018
Thank you, Anne! I had this landmark for long exposure in mind for a while and the moment arose yesterday...
marilenavaccarini PRO
 
marilenavaccarini October 21, 2018
Wonderful capture
Daisy00 PRO+
 
Daisy00 October 21, 2018
Virtuoso!!!
MicktheGreek PRO+
MicktheGreek October 21, 2018
Thanks Daisy! Hard work these long exposures...
llowzz Platinum
 
llowzz October 21, 2018
Breath taking Mick !
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MicktheGreek October 29, 2018
Thanks Brian... this bridge is a landmark!
trishzimmerman
 
trishzimmerman October 22, 2018
Absolutely beautiful shot Mick !....
petercundill PRO
 
petercundill October 22, 2018
Wow! Amazing shot, beautiful!! Stunning work Mick 👌
MicktheGreek PRO+
MicktheGreek October 23, 2018
Thanks Pete... this is a landmark worth photographing!
sue-zon PRO+
 
sue-zon October 22, 2018
Fabulous, Michael. Have been to this bridge (as my sister lives in Bristol!), but never even considered visiting it at night (not that I have a clue about night-time photography). This is just exquisite and SO exceptional!
Hood PRO+
 
Hood October 23, 2018
Great composition, detail and colours
Orilynne
 
Orilynne October 24, 2018
It's peaceful. 😍
MaryMulholland
 
MaryMulholland October 25, 2018
Stunning night shot Michael :)
MicktheGreek PRO+
MicktheGreek October 25, 2018
Thanks Mary! This was a long overdue one...
Bazz PRO+
 
Bazz October 27, 2018
Brilliant!
KristinaOers PRO+
 
KristinaOers October 28, 2018
Stunning photo, perfect LE!!
anavelarubio
 
anavelarubio October 29, 2018
Really love this Mick!Have you changed to Nikon now?
MicktheGreek PRO+
MicktheGreek October 29, 2018
Thanks Ana! No, I haven't changed... I am largely using the Canon 5D Mark IV (which is a great camera), but I had to add Nikon to the collection, because of their better dynamic range. The RAW file of this photo was pushed to the limit, as the image was intentionally underexposed. You notice that the exposure was only 3 seconds, which sounds too short for an almost pitch black scene. That was to preserve the highlights on the bridge and avoid hot spots. The camera I used is ISO-invariant, which gives you the extra latitude when pushing brightness in post-processing without adding extra noise. That's why I took the shot at ISO 100 (lowest front-end read noise of the camera) and pushed the RAW files afterwards. If I had used the same settings with my Canon 5D Mark IV, I would still get a good photo but at a price of added noise. If I had used my 6D Mark II, the noise in the shadows would have been right in my face. With most Canon cameras, the "Expose to the Right" (ETTR) principle applies in spades. Sony and Nikon allow you a bit more room when it comes to underexposing (accidentally or not) and recovering the image in post processing. I could write hours about noise and dynamic range, as I have experimented a lot on them myself, but it would get you bore out of your skull. I am hoping to get the time to write the white paper on the subject, but I just can't find it. If I do, I will email it to you.
Keefyboy Platinum
 
Keefyboy October 29, 2018
Fantastic Capture.
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MicktheGreek October 29, 2018
Cheers Keith!
snowdon PRO
 
snowdon October 29, 2018
Wow a captivating sight, lovely photo
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MicktheGreek October 29, 2018
Cheers Dave! It is one I had in mind for a while...
Pauldc1 PRO+
 
Pauldc1 October 30, 2018
Breath-taking capture of the depth of this bridge. Brilliant.
lizziemellis Platinum
 
lizziemellis November 01, 2018
Wow ! excellent shot love the title Mick you really done this fabulous bridge justice:-)
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MicktheGreek November 02, 2018
Thank you, Liz!
reginaldgargaro67
 
reginaldgargaro67 November 02, 2018
this is a belter mick absolute spot on with the clarity love it :~))
HJosey
 
HJosey November 07, 2018
Another stunning shot! Beautiful.
larryollivier PRO+
 
larryollivier November 08, 2018
Beautiful shot, Mick! You really caught the magic of early dusk.
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MicktheGreek November 08, 2018
Thanks Larry, very kind of you! This bridge is worth capturing at all sort of different times...
Bruz Platinum
 
Bruz November 18, 2018
Now this is spectacular Mick. Beautifully done.
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MicktheGreek November 18, 2018
Thanks Ron, it is one of the best I have ever captured...
Pamelabole PRO
 
Pamelabole November 27, 2018
Beautiful shot!! You captured the light perfectly!! : )
MicktheGreek PRO+
MicktheGreek November 29, 2018
Behold the Clifitn Suspension Bridge, Pamela! Thank you ever so much...
carolcardillo PRO+
 
carolcardillo January 13, 2019
A 2nd Finalist Award! Congrats, Mick!
Daisy00 PRO+
 
Daisy00 February 02, 2019
WOW....A Third Finalist Award!! Congratulations, Mick!!!!!
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MicktheGreek February 02, 2019
Thanks Daisy! I have only just seen this myself. I can't even remember what contests I submitted the photo to.
Bruz Platinum
 
Bruz February 02, 2019
Congrats on being a finalist in Covers. Well done my friend.
MicktheGreek PRO+
MicktheGreek February 02, 2019
Thanks Ron! Glad this photo has had some recognition because it was hard work.
Dalecga PRO+
 
Dalecga February 04, 2019
Congrat for being featured as a photo of the month finalist. Well deserved buddy.
MicktheGreek PRO+
MicktheGreek February 04, 2019
Thanks Dale! I could never imagine the photo would be a finalist in three contest in three consecutive months. Miracles happen, LOL!
Bruz Platinum
 
Bruz February 08, 2019
Congrats on being Runner Up in Covers Photo Contest. Way to go my friend.
Pauldc1 PRO+
 
Pauldc1 February 08, 2019
Congrats on your award Mick. Well deserved. Keep up the great work. :)
MicktheGreek PRO+
MicktheGreek February 10, 2019
Thanks Paul, very kind of you!
jamiesarkett
 
jamiesarkett September 24, 2019
wow Mick !!! all your photos are amazing
RuwanFonseka PRO
 
RuwanFonseka June 28, 2020
My favourite bridge taken with perfect composition and lighting
MicktheGreek PRO+
MicktheGreek June 29, 2020
Thanks, Ruwan! It is indeed a remarkable landmark, here in the South West...
lizziemellis Platinum
 
lizziemellis August 20, 2020
Amazing long exposure Mick :-)
derpassigraf Platinum
 
derpassigraf October 02, 2021
beautiful view of the bridge!
MicktheGreek PRO+
MicktheGreek October 05, 2021
Thank you Pascal! This bridge is an icon for the South West.
Fatii_ansardoost21
 
Fatii_ansardoost21 November 09, 2023
Beautiful
MicktheGreek PRO+
MicktheGreek November 13, 2023
Thanks Fatii!
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