Under the bridge - Vasco da Gama
Under the Vasco da Gama bridge, in Portugal, at Lisbon.
Long exposure manipulated to HDR in Black and White.
Under the Vasco da Gama bridge, in Portugal, at Lisbon.
Long exposure manipulated to HDR in Black and White.
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Long exposure manipulated to HDR in Black and White.
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This image was taked near Tejo river at Lisbon in Portugal. This bridge is the 9º longest bridge in the world. The Vasco da Gama Bridge is a bridge over the Tejo river in the Greater Lisbon area, connecting Montijo and Alcochete to Lisbon and Sacavém, very close to the Park of Nations, which was held at Expo 98. Inaugurated on March 29, 1998, the bridge is the longest in Europe and is currently the longest ninth worldwide, with its 17.3 km long, of which more than 14 are on the Tejo´s estuary waters. In his inauguration it was served feijoada had the right to registration in the Guinness World Records. The go (board length) of the central viaduct is 420 m. It was built in order to provide an alternative to the bridge on April 25 for the traffic that runs between the north and the south in the Portuguese capital area. When its construction was necessary to take special care about the environmental impact, since it crosses the Tejo´s Estuary Nature Park, an important area at European level of food and nesting waterfowl. It was also necessary to the relocation of 300 families. The name of the bridge commemorates the 500th anniversary of the arrival of Vasco da Gama to India in 1498. It is one of the tallest buildings in Portugal, with 155 m high.Time
It was taked im March at 19h03. In that part of the day it was night and there was some clouds in the sky.Lighting
The light was obtained from the lamps in the bridge, since it was night the image was a long exposure. There stil visible some stars in the sky.Equipment
I used my Nikon D7100, a tripod and Nikkor 18-105 lensInspiration
I like architecture and get diferent perspectives on buildings. This bridge is known around the world but in others perspectives. I used a diferent perspective almost under the bridge.Editing
Yes, i did. The origiginal was a color photo that i processed in B&wIn my camera bag
Nikon D7100, Nikkor AF 50 1.8D lens, Nikkor 18-105 AF lens,Tokina 11-16 2.8, industar 2 f3.5, Helios 44m-2, coloured filter and a ND filter.Feedback
Sometimes simple things can bring big and outstanding works. Use your imagination.
