Photographer's Note
This is the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge known locally as the Bay Bridge) is a toll bridge which spans San Francisco Bay and links the California cities of Oakland and San Francisco in the United States, as part of Interstate 80. It is one of the busiest bridges in the United States, carrying approximately 280,000 vehicles per day.
The original bridge designs were by Ralph Modjeski. The Bay Bridge opened for traffic on November 12, 1936, six months before San Francisco's other famous bridge, the Golden Gate Bridge.
The bridge consists of two major spans connecting each shore with Yerba Buena Island, a natural outcropping located mid-bay. The western crossing, from San Francisco to the island, consists of two suspension bridges end-to-end with an anchorage, plus three shorter truss spans connecting the San Francisco landing to the western cable anchorage located on Rincon Hill. The eastern span between Yerba Buena Island and Oakland consists of a double-tower cantilever span, five medium-span truss bridges, and a 14 section truss causeway. These east bay structures are scheduled to be replaced by an entirely new crossing now under construction. On Yerba Buena Island itself, the crossing consists of a short concrete viaduct at the west span's cable anchorage, a tunnel through the island's rocky central hill, another short concrete viaduct, and a longer high-level steel truss viaduct which leads to the eastern span.
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dhurjati
(2709) 2007-12-06 11:37
Hi Renier,
Beautiful composition.Lovely arc of the bridge and the setting sun has created a beautiful ambience out there.Lovely use of silhoutte and soothing colours as well.
Greetings from India,
Dhurjati
dip
(21408) 2007-12-06 11:41
Hi Renier,
wonderful image,great POV and amazing Sunrise colors,very good clarity and framing too,
a excellent presentation of the bridge!
Greetings,
dimitris.
besnard
(59196) 2007-12-06 11:44
Bonsoir Renier
Beau cliché avec de superbes couleurs. Lorsque je suis venue voir ce pont il était dans la brume. L'oiseau est juste bien pris en plein vol. Ce pont donne une photo très graphique.
Merci pour le partage et bonne soirée.
Nicole
bracasha75
(24591) 2007-12-06 11:46
Hi Renier
again a great and wonderful shot from NZ
Veeery good one
TFGS
Cheers,Braca
mcenteesalas
(1618) 2007-12-06 11:49
Hi Renier, stuning and beautiful shot of this sunset scene, the late sun looks really dramatic, superb well done, I really enjoyed admiring it, good composition and POV, well done, thanks for sharing it with us, regards, Joao Salas
Exposure
(725) 2007-12-06 12:02
Really nice composition with a beautiful colors. Thanks for sharing it.
Yvan
zhelach
(3626) 2007-12-06 12:33
Hello Renier!
Beautiful sunrise!
Wonderful colors and composition!
Very good clarity!
TFS, regards, Zorica
grigand
(20290) 2007-12-06 14:25
Hi Renier,
A nice capture, beautiful colors and framing.
Ciao
andrea
jplebrun
(21208) 2007-12-06 15:19
Bonsoir Renier
magnifique cliché de ce pont de San Francisco avec ce ciel en or comme arrière plan, belle composition.
Amitiés
Jean-Pierre
edytungkal
(4551) 2007-12-06 19:13
I can smell the sunrise moment you have captured, its a nice combination of a surise picture with the bridge as bg, the bird silhoutte flying just make it more pleasant.
I like the colours alot, thanks Renier for this shot.
daniel
gunbud
(34066) 2007-12-06 19:34
Hi Renier,
Beautiful early morning capture of the sun rising on the famous bay. The bird in full flight and the placement of the rising sun are excellent aspects to this fine image of Jack London's home town.
Regards, Tom
UnTrained
(0) 2007-12-06 22:27
Hi Renier,
I know bridges cross rivers, bays and valleys but never the sun :-) Good light in that morning view added by the bird with life. The long and deep line of glance is what I like most here.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf
bakes888
(18499) 2007-12-06 22:35
Hi Renier. Great photo. Nice use of the bridge ends to frame the shot. Well timed to catch the light and the bird. Nice work and thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.
AiresSantos
(56155) 2007-12-06 23:42
Hi Renier
Very nice colours in this wonderful sunsrise. I like your POV and the seagul flying. Excellent sharpness and very well framed.
TFS and have a nice weekend
Aires
siolaw
(38294) 2007-12-06 23:43
hi Renier,
Good framing of the setting sun into the bridge. Luminosity and sharpness are excellent and the sky colors are superb. Good timng in catching the flying bird!
Cheers
Laurent
japiey
(10163) 2007-12-07 0:39
Hi Renier,
Good composition, and fine tones.
The bird holds the attractiveness...
Namasthe :)
jean paul
hatti52
(12786) 2007-12-07 1:03
Hi Renier
wonderful colours and sharpnes
i like the silhouette of seagul
very informative note
thanks
ChrisJ
(171884) 2007-12-07 1:31
Hi Renier
A fantastic sunset with vibrant, warm colours, & good sharpness. I like the graphism / silhouettes of the suspension bridge & the bird. Tfs!
Budapestman
(82620) 2007-12-07 1:39
Hi Renier,
Great impression with amazing colours and lights. The composition is very spectacular and the atmosphere is fascinating. Clarity is excellent, beautiful shot. Have a nice weekend
George
jasmis
(58653) 2007-12-07 2:12
Smart composition of this rather common view. Sun and the bird make the show.
Regards!
cunejo200
(7281) 2007-12-07 5:14
Hello Renier,
An exquisite vista of the Bay Bridge at sunset. Beautiful symmetry of the cables emphasizing the lines. The seagull caught is very dramatic. For now 'Bay. Danilo
Scharan
(14144) 2007-12-07 5:33
Olá Renier
Um espetáculo da natureza que se inicia mais uma vez...linda composição e cores perfeitas.
GA
Vera
John_F_Kennedy
(43797) 2007-12-07 6:53
Perfect composition! I love the golden tones in this one. Well composed.
Best wishes,
Achim
Photo65Net
(43144) 2007-12-07 11:45
Renier,
Superb compo, great tones.
The bird adds lots of dynamics, I like that.
Regards,
JB.
Bruno40
(6662) 2007-12-07 18:02
Hi Renier,
very nice compo and sunset colours. the seagull passing by is a good plus.
very good work
TFS
Jorge
jurek1951
(42198) 2007-12-08 1:27
Hi Renier,
What a beautiful scene, wonderful colours and lighting,beautiful color of the sky.Well done
Georg
Loic_bzh
(7646) 2007-12-08 1:43
Hi Renier,
interesting centred compostion... Nice sunset colors... The flying seagull is -as we said in french- la "cerise sur le gâteau" (the cerry on the top of the cake)...
Cheers,
Loïc
snunney
(130967) 2007-12-08 1:43
Hello Renier,
A lovely sunrise image taking full advantage of the silhouette offered by the bridge and the rather serendipitous seagull. Beautiful warm tones and excellent clarity. A very peaceful scene well captured.
Partha_c
(2029) 2007-12-08 10:16
Hi Renier. Very nicely composed with beautiful handling of colours. Placement of the sun and the bridge is really great. But there are varied critics on sunrise and sunset. But I will stand by your sunrise! Regards.
Partha
archimatica
(20648) 2007-12-08 13:05
Hi Renier,
Good composition and clarity, interesting tones.
TFS, regards
Renzo
delic
(6735) 2007-12-08 14:27
Interesting composition, Renier. It's as if the bridge connects the two edges of the frame. The bird's presence makes a big difference, in a positive way. Nice picture supported by meticulous technique. Regards,
Hakan
robertosalguero
(292) 2007-12-08 22:10
Hello Renier,
This is a very well balanced image. The colours also add to the appeal of this view. You also caught that bird very nicely to create a strong distraction. Good sharpness and framing of this impressive place. Thanks.
Roberto
pablominto
(53746) 2007-12-09 1:51
Hello Renier,
A nice symmetrical composition, broken only by the lonely bird!
Wonderful warm colours, well exposed scenery...
The silhouetted bridge makes a strong element in the composition!
Greetings,
Pablo -
Muse
(35030) 2007-12-09 3:05
Bonjour Renier,
Une architecture impressionnante et de superbes couleurs.
Très joli lever de soleil et un cadrage bien réussi avec cet oiseau qui passe.
Excellent dimanche,
Denise
Cricri
(176) 2007-12-09 7:48
Hi Renier,
Belle image de ce grand pont, pris a un moment de douceur, jolies couleurs du ciel avec le vol de l'oiseau, trés belle présentation
Have a nice sunday for you
cricri
Benedict
(7076) 2007-12-09 8:43
oh woooohhhhh! a golden capture of the setting sun against the oakland bridge! the inclusion of the bird, maybe this time, a raven added the charm. the last time i was up there, there was an ongoing construction, i really don't know if that was intended for expansion or what..you know, easing traffic in the golden state is one of the major concerns of the "governator". now don't laugh, he's my hero (i voted for him 2x) and if the law allows that he be able to run again, he will get my vote (again).
benedict
jaywalker
(16105) 2007-12-09 10:59
Hi Renier, The low sun with the reflective light across the sea is superb & adds nice depth, wonderful silhouettes of both the bridge & the gull, the light even highlights the tops of the trucks as they pass over, a brilliantly crafted photo, kind regards Wilson.
mikeo
(12129) 2007-12-10 3:30
Hello Renier,
Beautiful shot! Superb composition, great sharpness and colours...
The sun in the centre was a good choice! And that bird...gives life to the photo!
Very good job!
Greetings
Aga
branley
(3681) 2007-12-12 0:32
Salut Renier,
the colours are magnificent in this stunning shot of the Bay Bridge and I like the silhouette of the bird flying in from the right, it just caps off a wonderful shot, well done.
Mes égards et je vous souhaite une grande saison de fête,
Stephen
MLINES
(12516) 2007-12-13 2:09
Hi Renier. Very good composition of a bridge not seen previously. Good colours and inclusion of the bird in flight adds dynamics. Good work. TFS. Murray.
Angshu
(56760) 2007-12-14 0:36
Hello Renier
A fine view of the Bay Bridge...amazing that you managed to capture almost the entire span of the bridge. Like the central positioning of the setting sun & the flying gull, well placed off-centre. Good work!
Regards
Angshu
barrufeto_77
(28888) 2007-12-19 2:08
Hi Renier.
Excellent simmetry only broken by the sun and that nice bird!
My compliments!
Rgs, Oscar
Graal
(103040) 2007-12-25 23:50
Hi Renier,
nice view on the famous bridge in S. Francisco. Good shot and captured bird in image. Pleasant warm colours. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander
Charo
(51290) 2008-01-06 2:40
Hola Renier,
Bella composición con bonitos colores y un encuadre casi simétrico. Muy bueno el pájaro que se te cruzó en la toma.
Cordialmente
Charo
mikolaj_kawa
(0) 2008-01-26 2:05
Hello Renier! Amazing bridge, amazing bird. Wonderful composition. Good luck!
pierrefonds
(114536) 2008-01-26 5:00
Hi Renier,
The sunrise over the San Francisco - Oakland Bay Bridge is impressive. It is giving special colors to the sky and the ocean and a set of shadows to the bridge. The subject is well framed. The point of view is giving depth to the picture. The bird in the foreground is a plus for the composition. Have a nice day.
Pierre
Tue
(92470) 2008-01-27 10:33
Hi Renier,
I find it a very interesting choice that you placed the two pylons of the bridge totally on the sides of the photo. The silhouette of the bridge construction looks beautiful against the sunset sky. The inclusion of the bird is very nice too. Good work, thanks for sharing!
Regards,
Lars
Cutajar
(285) 2008-02-03 0:35
Great photo with wonderful colours and great detail.
Regards
James.c
Malta.
char_mifsud
(541) 2008-02-05 5:28
Hello Renier!
Beautiful sunrise! Wonderful colors and composition! Very good clarity and framing too, great POV and thanks for sharing!
Regards,
Charles
Malta
NMaverick
(0) 2008-04-07 7:05
Very beautiful. You really took as a gift shot the bird that was passing by. Informative note, too.
TFS
Nick
crckt
(7222) 2008-05-15 16:28
Hi Renier,
That bird made your shot! An element that made the shot perfect. Fantastic composition.
Regards,
Shaeri
Photo Information
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Copyright: Renier Figuracion (kiwi_explorer)
(12209)
- Genre: Plaatsen
- Medium: Kleur
- Date Taken: 2007-11-05
- Categories: Architectuur
- Fotoversie: Originele versie
- Date Submitted: 2007-12-06 11:27