Ian Bramham's Photoblog
"The Dying of the Light"
Posted by Ian Bramham (Manchester, United Kingdom) on 3 November 2008 in Architecture and Portfolio.
A 10 minute long exposure of the bridge that connects the Île de Ré with La Rochelle. It was taken at dusk.
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Ana Lúcia from Leiria, Portugal
This picture is probably one of the best pictures I ever seen.
3 Nov 2008 7:43am
@Ana Lúcia: Thanks Ana....I only discovered this photo last week amongst the dozens that I took of this bridge when I was there in the summer on holiday with my family.
I was very pleased in the way that it's turned out and think it's a lot better than the other two photos of it that I posted recently.
I tried to get a good long exposure photo on several evenings but it's a very difficult thing to judge correctly at dusk as you have to decide on the exposure time when the light levels are changing by the minute.
Pixim from Nice, France
I like a lot, your framing is excellent, and i like the light. Bravo ;)
3 Nov 2008 7:51am
@Pixim: Thanks Pixim!
Paco Díaz from Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Very good framing and light. This photo is really wonderful.
Congratulations.
3 Nov 2008 8:11am
@Paco Díaz: Thanks Paco (and thanks for the vote of confidence at VFXY!)
yz from Budapest, Hungary
This is maybe my favourite one of this subject. I like the subtle bluish tone. Perfect composition.
3 Nov 2008 8:28am
@yz: Thanks yz!
@Ian: Cheers Ian!
Mehdi from Sydney, Australia
That's a great photo! Well done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
3 Nov 2008 10:06am
@Mehdi: Thanks Mehdi!
*Rich* from Stafford, United Kingdom
Wow, that picture is stunning.
The water looks like glass.
:o)
3 Nov 2008 10:07am
@*Rich*: Thanks Rich....yes, the long exposure has that kind of effect on water. I have other versions of this photo taken without the very long exposure and they don't look at all the same due to the waves on the sea.
Alfredo J. Martiz J. from Panama City, Panama
This is fantastic, the composition, tones, smoothness, everything, great work!
3 Nov 2008 10:42am
@Alfredo J. Martiz J.: Thanks very much Alfredo!
@bm: Thanks bm!
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
Very elegant, it looks like a computer-generated rendering. Excellent!
3 Nov 2008 10:52am
@MadScientist: Thanks....there's actually very little processing on this but I know what you mean. The long exposure can render scenes in quite an ethereal way can't it.
@Eric Fry: Thanks Eric!
GJC from Kyoto, Japan
As usual, a stunning photo both in composition and execution.
3 Nov 2008 12:16pm
IanSmith from London, United Kingdom
Hi Ian... I totally agree with everyone - simple perfection.
Please don't cut off your ear :-)
3 Nov 2008 1:31pm
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
ahhh I echo everyone it's the most lovely, unusual illuminated photo I've seen, it's enchanting and new and fresh and perfect
3 Nov 2008 2:46pm
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
Fantastic futuristic shot, the exposure and tone is balanced across the whole frame, top work. It's got 5 stars from me Ian.
3 Nov 2008 3:09pm
linus. from Singapore, Singapore
wow this is absolutely gorgeous. i loove it. the lighting the tones the framing. everything
3 Nov 2008 3:48pm
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
Truly magnificent, Ian ... I love the limited range of tones and, yet, there is such depth and drama!
3 Nov 2008 4:30pm
Francesc B. from région parisienne, France
Probably the best of this bridge serie... magical, futuristic... wonderful rendering... for me, a spotlight, without hesitation... 5 stars...
3 Nov 2008 4:48pm
Suzanne Cummings from Huntington Bch, United States
Oh my goodness, this is exquisite. Your work reminds me a lot of that of Michael Kenna who is my very favorite photographer.
3 Nov 2008 5:53pm
Frida from Sweden
Exceptional photo. I love the bluish tone. This is one of my favorites.
3 Nov 2008 6:03pm
Reiner from Brensbach, Germany
The clear composition and the transitions and reflections are stunning! One of my favorites.
3 Nov 2008 6:21pm
Steph from France
Hi Ian ! This picture is purely superb and I have chills. Awesome ! Bye !
3 Nov 2008 7:20pm
Kaneabel from London, United Kingdom
That's a stunning picture, Ian. I love the soft tones. Also, the long exposure has give a wonderful smoothness to the water!
3 Nov 2008 8:09pm
Anna.C from France
I live in La Rochelle, so I do appreciate this beautiful picture of our famous bridge ! good effect of the long exposure ! well done !
3 Nov 2008 10:35pm
Polydactyle from Montréal, Canada
The return of this bridge. This is the best one! In my favorite VFXY
3 Nov 2008 11:53pm
JJ from Jersey City, United States
wow this is stunning, beautifully composed, wonderful lighting throughout, an amazing super long exposure, your work is inspiring for us beginners, have added you as a favorite on here and VFXY so I can continue to be inspired
4 Nov 2008 3:20am
Sangram from Mumbai, India
i have always been keen to looking forward to ur phtots and this one is no different. just brilliant i would say. looking forward to more stunners... :)
4 Nov 2008 3:58am
amy from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
As I say to my friend Roberta when I run out of superlatives.... supercalifragilistickexpialidocious.
4 Nov 2008 4:59am
Laurent from Lyon, France
wonderful picture. Even better than the same one you posted a few time ago (as far as I can remember)
4 Nov 2008 3:21pm
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
That is, hands down, the best night shot that I have seen in a very long time. You have reminded me that I have to start taking more care with photography.
4 Nov 2008 4:36pm
NJ & SB Photography from Spain
hola Ian, gracias por pasar yo hace mucho que no te comentaba pero sigo tu trabajo y esta foto es una de mis favoritas, es una maravilla, exposición perfecta, buen trabajo!!
4 Nov 2008 5:12pm
Barbara from Florida, United States
Outstanding, Stunning, Excellent, what words are left for the magnificent image.
The simplicity, the sleek lines and smoothness of the image.
Like the first comment, it is the best I have seen.
I can only imagine how many prints of this could be sold. A new classic for sure.
Your caption says 10 minute exposure. Did you mean 10 seconds?
4 Nov 2008 5:17pm
@Barbara: Thanks Barbara.....checking the exif listed at the side of the photo tells me it was actually a 9 minute long exposure (not 10 minutes and certainly not 10 seconds! )
It took me about a week of photographing this bridge at dusk to get this shot as most of the others had the wrong exposure or there was an unexpected thunderstorm or my tripod got moved by the incoming tide...so many things can go wrong with these types of long exposure photos - especially if you are inexperienced at it like me!
Barbara from Florida, United States
Thank you for clarifying the exif data. I see no inexperience with this image.
Well worth the challenge to capture it.
4 Nov 2008 6:22pm
Reza from Montreal, Canada
Wow! This is fascinating shot! The composition is Wonderful and long exposure gives the picture a magical softness. Gret job indeed.
5 Nov 2008 2:07am
m a r t a from Spain
Wonderful work Ian. Beautiful long exposure, very elegant and minimalistic.
10 Nov 2008 6:28pm
jotabe from Toulouse, France
Amazing light and color ! Good work and patience for this about 10min shot ;D
Great blog, coolphotoblog voted !!
19 Nov 2008 2:55pm
Nikon D40
5433/10 second
F/8.0
ISO 200
28 mm (35mm equiv.)