Wings of the night
Clifton suspension bridge
Bristol
South-western England
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Runner Up in Covers Photo Contest Vol 51
Contest Finalist in Covers Photo Contest Vol 51
Contest Finalist in Night Wonders Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Covers Photo Contest Vol 50
Peer Award
Absolute Masterpiece
Superb Composition
Top Choice
Magnificent Capture
Outstanding Creativity
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Top Ranks
AnneDphotography
October 21, 2018
outstanding shot , wow love the glow of this beautiful suspension bridge and perfect title !!!!
MicktheGreek
October 21, 2018
Thank you, Anne! I had this landmark for long exposure in mind for a while and the moment arose yesterday...
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!
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.
lizziemellis
November 01, 2018
Wow ! excellent shot love the title Mick you really done this fabulous bridge justice:-)
reginaldgargaro67
November 02, 2018
this is a belter mick absolute spot on with the clarity love it :~))
MicktheGreek
November 08, 2018
Thanks Larry, very kind of you! This bridge is worth capturing at all sort of different times...
MicktheGreek
November 29, 2018
Behold the Clifitn Suspension Bridge, Pamela! Thank you ever so much...
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.
MicktheGreek
February 02, 2019
Thanks Ron! Glad this photo has had some recognition because it was hard work.
Dalecga
February 04, 2019
Congrat for being featured as a photo of the month finalist. Well deserved buddy.
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!
MicktheGreek
June 29, 2020
Thanks, Ruwan! It is indeed a remarkable landmark, here in the South West...
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