Natural Bridge, a photo from Virginia, South

Photographer's Note

This was our first glimpse of the Natural Bridge, a drawing of which we had seen at Lynchburg Museum. Here is what Wikipedia says about this formation:

Natural Bridge is a geological formation in Rockbridge County, Virginia, comprising a 215-foot-high (66 m) natural arch with a span of 90 feet (27 m). It is situated within a gorge carved from the surrounding mountainous limestone terrain by Cedar Creek, a small tributary of the James River. Consisting of horizontal limestone strata, Natural Bridge is the remains of the roof of a cave or tunnel through which the Cedar Creek once flowed.

Natural Bridge has been designated a Virginia Historic Landmark and a National Historic Landmark. Since 2016, the bridge and its surroundings have been managed by the Commonwealth of Virginia as Natural Bridge State Park.

The workshop contains a photo of the information sign at the beginning of Cedar Creek Trail, which goes underneath the Bridge and follows the creek all the way to Lace Falls.

Exif Data
Camera / Image Information
Make: Canon
Model: Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
Lens: 3.8-247.0 mm
Software: Adobe Photoshop Elements 12.0 Macintosh
File Size: 1265 kb
Shot Information
Exposure Time: 1/400
F-Stop: f/4.0
ISO Speed Ratings: 100
Focal length: 4.28 mm (in 35mm: 23.7 mm)
Date Taken: 2017-04-08 14:35
Metering Mode: Pattern
Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode

pajaran, jhm, papagolf21, holmertz, ikeharel, Fis2, snunney, Royaldevon, alvaraalto, Cricri, ChrisJ, clic heeft deze opmerking als nuttig gemarkeerd

Critiques | Translate

pajaran (70138) 2017-05-19 22:53

Pozdrav.
Lep pogled i trenutrak, interesantan tekst ...
Dobar rad i format fotografije, lepo pokazano mesto, dobar kontrast i perspektiva, lepe boje, lepo uhvacen trenutak sa posetiocima. Lepo mesto i priroda. Lep prirodni most.
Sve najbolje za vikend, srecno.
Paja.

Greeting.
Beautiful view and trenutrak, interesting text ...
Good work and format photos, shown nice place, good contrast and perspective, beautiful colors, beautiful moment captured with visitors. Nice place and nature. Beautiful natural bridge.
All the best for the weekend, good luck.

jemaflor (107325) 2017-05-19 23:21

Hi Murat,
impressive natural bridge, well taken with a photo with depth, nice light and composition with people, tfs.

kasianowak (11031) 2017-05-20 0:27

Hi Murat
Wonderful place, great choice of format to make the most of the scenery as well as the people who visit it. Beautiful combination of colours and great light - you chose the perfect time of day to take this.
Best wishes
Kasia

jhm (165842) 2017-05-20 0:30

Hello Murat,

You chose a perfect angle; the small wall leads us nice to the Natural Bridge.
Depth and perspective are fantastic taken.
I like the natural bridge, maybe different centuries old.
Also, the light and colours are fantastic photographed.
Nice composition and presentation.
Very well done, TFS.

Have a nice weekend,
John

papagolf21 (116261) 2017-05-20 0:45

Bonjour, cher Murat,
Vous avez un art consommé pour nous offrir de belles images et de découvrir des lieux insolites.
Merci pour tout.
Amitiés.
Philippe

holmertz (63098) 2017-05-20 0:53

Hello Murat,
This is a terrific view of the natural bridge and the walkway along the water. Lots of fine colours surround the view of the bridge and the people animate the view, as usual. The low wall and the benches provide graphically attractive elements that lead me towards the bridge. The photo has a very nice clarity and fine colours.
Kind regards,
Gert

ikeharel (83506) 2017-05-20 0:59

Thanks Murat for your latest critique.
Indeed the drawing made as close possible to the real view - but certainly the natural sight is awesome and impressive. The view through, the creek and people n the trail alongside well combined and nicely complemented with the WS, but not readable from distant view.
Wish you a nice weekend,
Ike

Fis2 (112858) 2017-05-20 1:45

Witaj Murat!
Nice view, bridge makes impression.
Good frame and colors.
Well done.Nice weekend.
Krzysztof

snunney (111651) 2017-05-20 2:30

Hello Murat,
Excellent point of view on this soaring natural arch. The people animate the scene and supply the necessary scale. Good management of the rather strong lighting resulting in fine colours and clarity.

Nicou (157688) 2017-05-20 3:10

Hello

quel arche de pierre et pont merivleleux quelle vue avec la route les personnage la hauteur est très important quel ceusage dans la roche et la plan d'eau à gauche sueprbe.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

Royaldevon (47340) 2017-05-20 3:11

Hello Murat,

This is a beautifully composed photograph making excellent use of the path and linking it so well to the natural features.
The scene is sharp, bright and animated by the people.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

Silvio1953 (159667) 2017-05-20 4:16

Ciao Murat, great view of fantastic natural bridge, lovely composition with warlking people, wonderful colors, excellent perspective, great clarity snd splendid light, very well done, my friend, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

Tue (47994) 2017-05-20 5:01

Hello Murat,
Wow, what a wonderful place. This natural bridge is really impressive and its surroundings look very appealing with these bright and well-saturated colours. Excellent composition too.
Lars

alvaraalto (23758) 2017-05-20 7:56

Hello Murat
Nowadays they built in the Netherlands a lot of Eco-bridges from one side of the road to the other side to connect the spare nature on both side, but here nature itself built this splendid bridge to connect both side of the river and I must say on a much more photogenic way.
Excellent work
Have a good weekend. Groet Rob

dta (85660) 2017-05-20 8:28

Hello Murat ,
A n interesting and well composition of this interesting place . A natural curiosity , but a well amenaged bank of the river . Curious to see all these benches , like in a church !
Regards

Cricri (131192) 2017-05-20 10:37

Hi Murat
Bel endroit de promenade au bord de l'eau menant vers cette roche spectaculaire et magnifique, très belle image
belle soirée
cricri

ChrisJ (124413) 2017-05-21 4:17

Hi Murat,

The path has added strong lead in lines and perspective towards the arch. I like the repetition of the empty seats. Perhaps they are full during group tours? Tfs!

rychem (47476) 2017-05-21 8:45

A beautiful and interesting formation indeed, a very wll composed photo with the river and thsi "bridge" taken against the sky
regards Ryszard

abmdsudi (61982) 2017-05-22 6:15

Hi Murat
Beautiful setting and the light has brought out brilliant details on the natural stone bridge complimented by the rich contrasting colours. An interesting shot with depth and effective people's presence. Nice snap, Congrats
Best wishes

jmdias (72265) 2017-05-25 1:17

murat
[
very interesting and beautiful this natural formation in rock. the shapes of the strip of rock up there almost looks built by men. strange these benches in this place. nice light and framing.

hugs

jorge

clic (19670) 2017-05-31 15:09

Hello Murat I know this Natural Bridge and I attended to a night sound-and-light show, seated on the first row for a closer picture! The trees on top of bridge grew considerably since then. Thans for this daylight version. Cheers