newtons bridge fog
newtons bridge fog
newtons bridge fog
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Mar, 2014Views
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This is a photo of the Mathematical bridge in Queens College, Cambridge, England. The bridge was designed in 1748 by William Etheridge, and was built in 1749 by James Essex the Younger. Over the years the wooden bridge has been rebuilt a number of times. A popular myth is that the bridge was designed and built by Sir Isaac Newton without the use of nuts or bolts.Time
It was fairly early morning and the fog was just starting to lift.Lighting
Due to the thick fog there wasn't much light around, I think the reflection on the water helps lighten and lift the image.Equipment
It was taken on a Canon 600d with the Sigma 10-20mm lens (20mm, ISO 100, 1/125 sec, f/8.0). The image was handheld, no filters.Inspiration
I live near the university city of Cambridge which is full of beautiful old buildings. I saw that fog was forecast that morning so headed out early originally hoping to photograph rowers on the River Cam. I didn’t see any rowers that morning but came across this bridge and loved the way the fog creates some mystery and intrigue as the background disappears into it. It is a much photographed sight in Cambridge and I love this photo because it’s really different to all the others I have seen before.Editing
There wasn't too much post-processing to be done all I did was brighten the image slightly and add a little bit of warmth.In my camera bag
Currently have a Canon 600d body (will soon be going full frame and upgrading to the Canon 6d, exciting times!). The lens that is always on my camera is the Canon EF-S 15-85, its an amazing L quality lens but at a great price. I also have a Sigma 10-20mm which is great for wide shots. I also have a canon 'nifty fifty' 50mm 1.8. I also always have a tripod for landscape shots plus NiSi graduated filters, a polariser and a Lee big and little stopper.Feedback
Fog and mist conditions are some of my favourite to photograph. I really feel that they add interest and atmosphere to pictures. Get close to whatever you want to be the main focus of your image, that way it will be clearer through the fog and the objects in the background will lose clarity which will add depth to the photo. I think photographing near water with fog really works well. Try to make use of any light available (e.g. street lights etc).
