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Which bridge do you like better?

Postby MHD on Tue May 31, 2005 3:44 pm

Hampden Bridge
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Postby dhess on Tue May 31, 2005 4:13 pm

I prefer the first shot.

The symmetry and the perspective of the guard rails adds a lot to it.
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Postby Hlop on Tue May 31, 2005 4:16 pm

Scott,

I vote for the first one. Love wide angle perspective converge
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Postby MHD on Tue May 31, 2005 4:25 pm

hmmm... interesting... Keep em coming I'll give my view later :)
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Postby Hlop on Tue May 31, 2005 4:48 pm

Unexpected opinions? :)
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Postby sirhc55 on Tue May 31, 2005 4:56 pm

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Postby Geoff on Tue May 31, 2005 4:59 pm

Hi Scott,
I like #1 better, as the road is visable right as far as you can see...and the photo leads into the road through the arch..just my opinion tho :).
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Postby MHD on Tue May 31, 2005 5:13 pm

When I first looked at these two it was the second one by a country mile... But then the more I looked at #1 the more I liked it... until I was really confused which one I liked more... I like the strong diagonal composition of #2 (the gutter ending in the corner and the wall coming out on a diagonal leading to the arch) but then yes.... The symetry of #1 started to apeal...
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Postby gstark on Tue May 31, 2005 5:56 pm

Scott, in which case you would really love item number three, the as-yet untaken view from about two feet further to to the right from where image #2 was shot. It would also have the gutter on the RH side going into the corner, but it shoulkd also include the road wandering off into the distance ... :)
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Postby stubbsy on Tue May 31, 2005 6:09 pm

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The first one is my preference. I think the strong leading lines draw you into the shot, whereas on the second one the lines break the image up a trifle too much - especially the suspension wires in top left and right middle of the image.
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Postby Matt. K on Tue May 31, 2005 7:13 pm

I prefer no 2. The symetry of the first one makes it a little to static for me. Lacks visual tension.
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Postby johndec on Tue May 31, 2005 7:14 pm

#1. I like the non standard angle. #2 is a bog standard POV. :lol:
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Postby robboh on Tue May 31, 2005 9:30 pm

Definitely the first one for me, but Im a sucker for vanishing-point pics :)
I do agree with Gary that a step into the road and still using that kerb would have been great too.
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Postby leek on Tue May 31, 2005 9:31 pm

Excuse me for being pedantic, but aren't they both the same bridge???

I prefer photo #1 - just due to the daring of standing in the middle of the road to take a photo :-)
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Postby ozimax on Tue May 31, 2005 10:22 pm

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Postby Catcha on Tue May 31, 2005 10:45 pm

1st shots looks better
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Postby marcus on Tue May 31, 2005 11:23 pm

#1 for me too! :)
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Postby ozczecho on Wed Jun 01, 2005 1:40 am

#2 for me....
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Postby Oneputt on Wed Jun 01, 2005 9:15 am

No 2. In the first one my eye is taken through the bridge. In the second it is taken to the bridge.
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