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Fireboat 55 by PatrickSmith
This is one of many fireboats docked along the Embarcadero in the port of San Francisco. In addition to putting out fires on boats, during earthquakes when the water lines are severed, they can pump water from the bay to help put out fires several blocks inland.
The 9,260 foot long west span of the Bay Bridge is quite imposing and carries 280,000 vehicles per day. There is an east span behind the island that is currently being rebuilt due to earthquakes, and is over 10,000 feet long.
I work in Berkeley, on the other side of the bay from this spot. When I saw these clouds at sunrise, (which are rare here) I went across the bay to capture this scene.
1/8 second exposure to capture the water texture, @F8 with ND grad 0.9 (angled from 8 o'clock to 2 o'clock so as not to darken the light on the bridge towers)
| Date Added: | 11 Feb 2008 - 15:47 |
| Camera: | Canon 5D |
| Lens: | Canon 17-40L @17 |
| Film: | RAW (digital) |
| Categories: | Transport General Landscape / Travel |
| Geo Data: | Show Map Position |
| Tags: | fireboat, san francisco, bay bridge, yerba buena |
| Readers' Votes: | 185 |
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Mark Harrop
I live in Essex on Mersea Island.
Currently using a Canon 40D, with standard 18-55mm EFS Lens. Also have a 90-300mm Canon USM Lens, Sigma 10-20mm Lens, Sigma 105mm EX DG Macro Lens and a Manfrotto Tripod.
Also, have a Pentax Optio (waterproof) compact digital.
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Posted: 11 Feb 2008 - 15:48
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Lovely wide angle shot.
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Posted: 11 Feb 2008 - 15:53
Thanks Mark!
Hey Finland, it is 8am and it will be +21c today. Spring has arrived after 15 inches of rain in the past month! 75% of our average year's total!
Patrick
Hey Finland, it is 8am and it will be +21c today. Spring has arrived after 15 inches of rain in the past month! 75% of our average year's total!
Patrick
Richard Spurdens
I am passionate about photography and like photographing both in the outdoors and also in the Studio.
Both give different challenges and rewards.
Chant
February 2008
Thanks for taking the time to check out my portfolio.
I took up photography as a hobby 2 years ago, joined epz almost immediately, and hope that Ive improved in that time, through reading anything and everything and more importantly seeing the work of...
Posted: 11 Feb 2008 - 15:57
Hello California from North East England. things could be worse Patrick, my daughter in WI has 21 inches of snow!
Great composition here Patrick with wonderful depth,
C
Great composition here Patrick with wonderful depth,
C
Di Hooke
I am a primary school teacher specialising in music and trying to slow down.Originally from Essex and now living in Cornwall,married with two daughters. Photography is a fairly new hobby which I really enjoy but would like to be able to do more than just take snaps. I a...
Posted: 11 Feb 2008 - 16:00
The colours here are wonderful Patrick..a very special light that make them almost transluscent. Brilliant shot and thank you for the text and how you have taken this!
Di
Di
David Mitchell
I live with my wife Marian and our cat Zebedee in a village in South Devon, near to the estuary of the River Teign, which is a constant source of pictures. Ive only recently started taking photography more seriously and bought my first SLR, a Nikon D80, in 2006. Ive ...
Posted: 11 Feb 2008 - 16:08
It's a lovely day in South Devon if a bit chilly. This is great, Patrick, for the clarity of the bridge, the great sky and excellent water texture.
David
David
Posted: 11 Feb 2008 - 16:22
Thanks for peeping in! The sun is out and it is warm already. Too clear for good landscape photography though.
21 inches of snow Chant? I'll take the rain!
No problem Di. Feel free to ask any other questions if you have them.
David, we had UK weather for a while here. Cold and rainy but not even good skies for photography. Just solid grey. But we get it over with quickly so the rest of the year is good.
Patrick
21 inches of snow Chant? I'll take the rain!
No problem Di. Feel free to ask any other questions if you have them.
David, we had UK weather for a while here. Cold and rainy but not even good skies for photography. Just solid grey. But we get it over with quickly so the rest of the year is good.
Patrick
Posted: 11 Feb 2008 - 16:27
Hey Patrick, those clouds are an everyday look here in Oregon, except with a grey sky! 
I love the vanishing point in this image, looks great.
Lisa
I love the vanishing point in this image, looks great.Lisa
Roger Brown
Live near Burton on Trent. Been interested in photography since my 20s. Went digital 4 years ago with a Canon A40. Not too happy with it so bought a Panasonic FZ30 last year. Came upon this site by accident & it rekindled my somewhat flagging interest.
Posted: 11 Feb 2008 - 16:32
I like the way the bridge leads the eye straight to the subject & the sky is great. Beautiful day - cold & bright sun here in the Midlands if anyone's interested.
Rog
Rog
Posted: 11 Feb 2008 - 16:35
Yes Lisa, someday I'll make it up to Oregon. The skes are usually more interesting up there. I have to wait a long time for interesting clouds.
Good to hear the sun is out Rog!
I'm torm because I want 'bad' weather for photography but good weather for outdoor living!
Patrick
Good to hear the sun is out Rog!
I'm torm because I want 'bad' weather for photography but good weather for outdoor living!
Patrick
Posted: 11 Feb 2008 - 16:37
Really like this Patrick, I like the composition and the sky is very good. Just had a peep at your site as I haven't visited it for a while, and really liked the Diablo Pano...
Just had a peep at your site as I haven't visited it for a while, and really liked the Diablo Pano...
Paul Morgan
39 years old, married with two beautiful daughters, full time Graphic Designer just started to take photography seriously and develop my skills.
I would like to add that this site has been a real inspiration. There is so much talent here, and there is always somethi...
Posted: 11 Feb 2008 - 16:43
Perfect composition, superb lead-in, wonderful sky - it's all here!!!!
Rgds
Paul
Rgds
Paul
Posted: 11 Feb 2008 - 16:46
Thanks Mark and Paul!
I'm glad you saw it Tony. I like the pano too. I rarely see light like that. Maybe I'll upload it here sometime!
Patrick
I'm glad you saw it Tony. I like the pano too. I rarely see light like that. Maybe I'll upload it here sometime!
Patrick
Martin Levers
3/5/08
Nothing really to update, but still enjoying my photography and trying to improve.
I love the Peak District, and it's right on my doorstep. Will try to diversify to shoot different subjects, when the opportunity arises.
Anyone want to ask any questions,...
Posted: 11 Feb 2008 - 17:13
Nicely composed Patrick. You always get a wonderful clarity of shot, that I can never seem to acheive.
Martin
Martin
Posted: 11 Feb 2008 - 17:16
Don't feel bad Martin, the visibility around here averages 20-80 miles on a normal day. Despite being near the ocean, when there is no fog, it is usually very dry. And we have very little pollution except in LA. That might explain the clarity thing.
Patrick
Patrick
Gill Brett
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Posted: 11 Feb 2008 - 17:16
Hello from NW England Patrick, +9 and gorgeous sunshine here although I have just had a week of snow and -18 in Canada ..... superb depth and detail in this!
gill
gill
Caoimhín
Thanks for taking the time to look at my porfolio and read my introduction.
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Ashley Dunning
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Posted: 11 Feb 2008 - 17:38
Nice composition patrick with loads of details.
nice sky & i like the boat going under the bridge a nice little detail.
Ash
nice sky & i like the boat going under the bridge a nice little detail.
Ash
Posted: 11 Feb 2008 - 17:54
Super work once again Patrick. Depth of field is special and the sky is great. Great work all round
Leon
Leon
Posted: 11 Feb 2008 - 17:57
Hi Patrick.... love the sky ...good clear shot , can see the end of bridge....
babs
babs
Janet Walters
Hailing from Lincoln,I'm 54 years young & work as a Radiographer at the local County Hospital.
My first 'real' camera was a Nikon D70 which I bought in January '05.I have since added a Nikon D2X & a D300 to my kit,which I love.
My first photographic passion has to b...
Posted: 11 Feb 2008 - 17:57
I do hope you haven't been putting out any fires Patrick,far to dangerous 
now don't go volunteering for stuuf like that,the pictures may be good but your life will be at risk ..lol
Lovely clarity as usual..now what you need is some nice smog !!
Janet
now don't go volunteering for stuuf like that,the pictures may be good but your life will be at risk ..lolLovely clarity as usual..now what you need is some nice smog !!
Janet
Joline Frazier
I am a retired nurse from Maine, USA. I live in a fairly remote area on a beautiful lake, so a lot of my photos are nature oriented. Photography and quilting are my two favorite pastimes, but I think photography gets the most time and attention.
Posted: 11 Feb 2008 - 18:03
Thanks for stopping by!
+9 Gill? Not bad for up there in February! It's 10am and about +16c and sunny here so far.
Looking good here too Kevin.
Glad you noticed Ash! I waited for it to get into the perfect spot.
Janet, there has to be SOME danger but I'll admit that there were no fires on this day. However a few swooping seagulls bombarded my head with er...stuff!
Patrick
+9 Gill? Not bad for up there in February! It's 10am and about +16c and sunny here so far.
Looking good here too Kevin.
Glad you noticed Ash! I waited for it to get into the perfect spot.
Janet, there has to be SOME danger but I'll admit that there were no fires on this day. However a few swooping seagulls bombarded my head with er...stuff!
Patrick
Annette Field
I originally took up photography so that I could paint the views that I liked, giving me a good image to work from. Since getting my DSLR last year I haven't picked a single brush up, guess this means I am hooked.
Any spare time and money is now going on photography a...
Posted: 11 Feb 2008 - 18:06
Wonderful clarity, composition and detail.
It's interesting to see the bridge from a totally different view point.
Super image. Annette
It's interesting to see the bridge from a totally different view point.
Super image. Annette
colin wilson
Biped , multicellular carbon based life form living on the third rock from the sun. At the weekends I dress up in ladies clothes and call myself Mandy. I hate marmite.
Tom Dee
Hello.Welcome to my portfolio.
My name is Tom.
I live in Brynmawr/Gwent,South Wales.
I am married to Nichola and have two daughters,Rhiannon and Megan.
Posted: 11 Feb 2008 - 18:21
Fabulous image quality Patrick.Worth the trip back across to capture those clouds.Superb.
Tom.
Tom.
Janet Walters
Hailing from Lincoln,I'm 54 years young & work as a Radiographer at the local County Hospital.
My first 'real' camera was a Nikon D70 which I bought in January '05.I have since added a Nikon D2X & a D300 to my kit,which I love.
My first photographic passion has to b...
Posted: 11 Feb 2008 - 18:22
Oh yeuk...thanks for that Patrick,too much information there methinks ..lol
Posted: 11 Feb 2008 - 18:28
Thanks for looking!
Yes Annette, it is hard to see these bridges differently, but I try.
Possibly Tom. 2 Bridges, 5 miles.... 40 minutes!
And then back again......
Sorry Janet. Next time I'll wear my hat.... and maybe a raincoat and brolly for protection!
Patrick
Yes Annette, it is hard to see these bridges differently, but I try.
Possibly Tom. 2 Bridges, 5 miles.... 40 minutes!
And then back again......
Sorry Janet. Next time I'll wear my hat.... and maybe a raincoat and brolly for protection!
Patrick
Peter Jaktlund
A Swedish photographer and member of the nordic organisation Bio-Foto and also a member of Falu photoclub.
Posted: 11 Feb 2008 - 18:39
Great pinsharp capture off the bridge and that itself is a great lead in
Peter
Peter
Edmund Kennerley
Amateur digital photographer from Gloucestershire. I often take photographs when out and about in Gloucestershire, the south west and south midlands for work and leisure.
Posted: 11 Feb 2008 - 18:51
A superbly composed scene Patrick, such a great view of this magnificent bridge. The weather is set fair in the UK at moment and really springlike after lots and lots of rain in January
Moira Wooldridge
Age: 60. Technically.
Status: Camera widow, fighting back.
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Favourite word: 'Serendipity' - the gift of making unexpected happy discoveries.
I have been taking photographs for some 45 years, most of that ti...
Posted: 11 Feb 2008 - 18:58
I've managed to miss your portfolio, which is a serious oversight!!! Fantastic composition, and a terrific sense of depth.
Yesterday looked warmer than it was - maybe 12C? But at least it wasn't foggy once we got up high!
Moira
Yesterday looked warmer than it was - maybe 12C? But at least it wasn't foggy once we got up high!
Moira
paul shaw
I'm 44yrs old and live in Derbyshire with my soul mate Allison, my late Grandads lovebird Tommy and our cat, Guy, who's very deaf. I work as a rep a few days a week which takes me over to North Norfolk and also a Peak National Park Ranger at the weekends. My photographi...
Steve Kavanagh
Im 39, started photography Nov. 2006. Id always been interested if photography but my snap shots came out nothing like i thought they would, so lost interest. Then the missus bought me a Canon 400D and since then i get out with it when ever i get a minute. I bought the ...
Posted: 11 Feb 2008 - 19:06
Superb shot you have caught loads of details love it. I also like the way you have helped us all by letting us now how you capture this
Cheers
Steve
Cheers
Steve
alan mccormick
An exiled scouser living in Geodieland I have been taking pictures of this and that for lots of years but this is my first venture onto a site like EPZ.
Posted: 11 Feb 2008 - 19:17
Great depth to this wonderful image Patrick.I have really enjoyed this one.
Cheers
Alan
Cheers
Alan
Dawn Michelle
I live in Southern West Virginia, USA. I enjoy spending time with my husband and our families. I am right now a Homemaker since I am laid off of work .. My favorite hobby is photography. Would love to do it for a living but would have to get a lot better and enroll in ...
Posted: 11 Feb 2008 - 19:28
Thanks for having a look!
Yes Edmund (GlosTomcat) we had a bad January too. Only 2 day warmer than average and 6x the normal rain, and January is the rainiest month of the year!
Yes Moira, it looked like summer in your shots. I'm glad you found my PF.
No problem Steve. I picked up all this stuff on EPZ!
Glad you did Alan.
Patrick
Yes Edmund (GlosTomcat) we had a bad January too. Only 2 day warmer than average and 6x the normal rain, and January is the rainiest month of the year!
Yes Moira, it looked like summer in your shots. I'm glad you found my PF.
No problem Steve. I picked up all this stuff on EPZ!
Glad you did Alan.
Patrick
Alfie Williams
Hi, My name is Alfie Williams, and I live with my wife and son in the small town of Amlwch on the lovely Island of Anglesey on the North Wales coast.
I have had an interest in photography since about 1976, when at that time I was using a Zorki 4k 35mm camera. (wish...
danny brannigan
Hi, I live in Northumberland and will shoot almost anything. Used to do all sporst/action and used to freelance a bit.
Now trying to learn landscape but not quite that easy. You will have to excuse any senior moments I have and be gentle with me.
I enjoy constuctive c...
Posted: 11 Feb 2008 - 20:14
Beautiful image. Love the never ending bridge and sky. Great shot.
Marilyn x
Marilyn x
alan williams
Always had an interest in Photography just never really done anything about it until this year.
Now armed with a DSLR i see everything as a Photo opportunity, hoping to improve my skills,EPZ is certainly helping.
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Likes,Football(W...
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I also enjoy bird watching and am an RSPB member.
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Posted: 11 Feb 2008 - 20:48
Great light Patrick.Super line with the bridge and the clouds stretching into the distance.
Brian.
Brian.
Barbara
Have completed an intermediate digital imaging course and more recently a BTEC photography course.
Enjoy all kinds of photography. If it's there I will take a picture of it!!!
Have learnt a great deal from this site already.
Thanks to everyone who views, clicks and c...
Paul Holloway
I live in the southern highlands of Scotland near the village of Balquhidder.
Landscapes are what I mainly photograph though have been told I need to get out of my comfort zone more with my photography! We'll see.
Posted: 11 Feb 2008 - 22:07
This image has it all - lovely lead in - great colors, lots of interest (love the punches of red color from the fire boats). The sky is indeed wonderful - I hope you didn't speed trying to get there
Anne
Anne
Posted: 11 Feb 2008 - 22:15
Nice one Patrick, love the clouds and the water texture, nice comp too.
Mark.
Mark.
Posted: 11 Feb 2008 - 22:25
Thanks for dropping by!
No Speeding Anne. It took 40 minutes to cross 5 miles across the two bridges at 6am! Barely got there for quite a good sunrise, then went around and got this, which was my original plan.
Patrick
No Speeding Anne. It took 40 minutes to cross 5 miles across the two bridges at 6am! Barely got there for quite a good sunrise, then went around and got this, which was my original plan.
Patrick
terry potter
I just did 2yrs landscape and got to a point where i wasn't getting any improvements, not to say i had attained perfection, far from it in fact, just reached the peak of my ability in that genre, so now looking to try other stuff, maybe macro and digital manipulation, w...
Posted: 12 Feb 2008 - 04:33
Nice use of the grad, if i had done this shot the top of the bridge would also have been dark, i still have much to learn.....lol
Posted: 12 Feb 2008 - 05:54
Wonderful image Patrick, the bridge fair zooms you through the image, lovely work
chris
chris
Judith Cook
I am married and live in Leeds. I am an Office Manager/PA to Chief Officer and work for the Council. My hobbies are cooking and taking photo's. I am a totally addicted to Twiglets and can eat two bags in one sitting!!!
At weekends we go to our caravan in Skipton. ...
Adrian Reynolds
About me: age 50
Married, with 3 children, loosing hair and getting shorter and poorer by the day!
I have been a keen sportsman all my life, mainly rugby and running, but had to give up due to illness, but still love to watch.
A number of years ago I took the pl...
Posted: 12 Feb 2008 - 08:30
Like what you've chosen as a scene Patrick, and your well chosen position gives a great feel of the scale of the bridge, fine image, Adrian
Dougie Salteri
I have been in photography all my working life, straight from school, and I still love it with a passion. Been retired now for a couple of years from newspapers, my work was my life's hobby. How lucky can that be?
Happily still learning about photography and how ea...
Posted: 12 Feb 2008 - 08:51
Clarity we would all like to attain Patrick, this would stand a very large canvas on a huge wall and still be excellent in every way. Wonderful work and dedication to the cause. Definitely one to be proud of.
All the very best
Dougie
All the very best
Dougie
Sarah
Hi, I live and work in the wonderful ''Weald of Kent''.
Since taking up photography, I now view the world with much more appreciation - always looking for the next picture!
I don''t have a particular style to my photography, I just know what I like and enjoy ta...
Posted: 12 Feb 2008 - 09:15
Excellent perspective Patrick, like how you've placed the bridge and the fireboat so that all eyes are drawn to the land on the other side -2 here this morning but warming up nicely
Sarah *
Sarah *
Posted: 12 Feb 2008 - 10:18
Quite an uplifting feel to this image, despite the semi industrial subject matter.
Must be your mastery of the craft showing through.
Can we have that sky over here please when you're done with it?
Dave
Must be your mastery of the craft showing through.
Can we have that sky over here please when you're done with it?
Dave
Posted: 12 Feb 2008 - 15:03
Thanks for stopping by! Looks like it will be about 22c again today. Spring is here.
LOL Terry, yep you have to angle those grads sometimes!
Yes Adrian. It can be even more impressive than the Golden Gate and it is twice as long! The longest of it's type in the world but you won't find it in the record books, as they mostly record single-suspension bridges.
Thanks Dougie, I can print it up to about 24x36 with no significant loss of detail when seen from 2 feet away.
That's cold Sarah, my lemons would freeze in those temps!
Dave, that sky only lasted a couple of hours and it was clear for the rest of the day. LOL - I'm not sure where it went, but certainly not back here!
Patrick
LOL Terry, yep you have to angle those grads sometimes!
Yes Adrian. It can be even more impressive than the Golden Gate and it is twice as long! The longest of it's type in the world but you won't find it in the record books, as they mostly record single-suspension bridges.
Thanks Dougie, I can print it up to about 24x36 with no significant loss of detail when seen from 2 feet away.
That's cold Sarah, my lemons would freeze in those temps!
Dave, that sky only lasted a couple of hours and it was clear for the rest of the day. LOL - I'm not sure where it went, but certainly not back here!
Patrick
Posted: 12 Feb 2008 - 17:24
This shot appears to have a lot going on and assume this would have been hard to compose.
The bridge position is great and everything falls in around it. The clouds , well I love clouds so another bonus.
Regards
The bridge position is great and everything falls in around it. The clouds , well I love clouds so another bonus.
Regards
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Posted: 12 Feb 2008 - 19:29
Hi Patrick,
Marvellous shadows,reflection,lighting,angles,detail,colour/tone,dof,amazing clouds,perspective and LARGE IS BEST. Class composition and your eyes just can't stop darting everywhere and you need to see it more than twice and you still haven't seen everything.take care,Ann
Marvellous shadows,reflection,lighting,angles,detail,colour/tone,dof,amazing clouds,perspective and LARGE IS BEST. Class composition and your eyes just can't stop darting everywhere and you need to see it more than twice and you still haven't seen everything.take care,Ann
Madeleine
Hi i live in Verwood Dorset, I decided to take up photography as a hobby when i joined the site in May 2005. I appreciate your advice and comments.
I cant thank everyone enough for the help, advice and patience i have been given since i have been here.
you ca...
Ken Mayled
Interested in photography since I was about fourteen.
Did a bit of freelance at one time. 95% of my images are now via digital cameras. I have several 35mm slr''s that get an occasional use. Lost count of the cameras I''ve used over the years.
Like a lot of people, m...
Nigel Betteridge
I have been a member of this photographic community for nearly 3 years now and I am well and truly hooked. Reasons: The outstanding quality of many uploads, and the friendly, community spirit.
I have been taking photographs since 1970 (up till 2003 mainly Kodachrome ...
Posted: 12 Feb 2008 - 21:16
Wonderful sky and depth in this shot Patrick. How many large bridges are there in this area, as this clearly isn't the golden gate bridge.
Nigel
Nigel
Posted: 12 Feb 2008 - 21:31
Great sky and composition, giving the inage depth and lots of interest throughout.
Leigh
Leigh
Posted: 12 Feb 2008 - 21:38
Thanks for dropping by!
True Edgar, I had to walk around for a while. I got several different versions while the light was right. I may not get a chance like this for a long time!
Thanks Ann, you should see a 24x36 I just made or an office!
Maddie? Me??
Hi Nigel, the Golden Gate bridge is the 5th longest bridge (8,900 ft. total length, 4,200 feet suspension) crossing the San Francisco Bay. The Humber is 7,200 feet long with a 4,600 feet suspension.
This one is called the 'West Span of the San Francisco - Oakland Bay Bridge' It is the longest high level steel bridge in the world. Even longer than the new ones in Japan, though they have single suspensions that are longer.
The one on the other side of the island is the 'East Span.' It is 11,000 feet long.
Then there is the San Mateo bridge which is 36,000 feet long but not as high.
There is the Richmond-San Rafael bridge which is 29,000 feet long with 2 places as high as this bridge.
Then there is the Dumbarton bridge that is 8,600 feet long.
The Benicia bridge is about 8,000 feet long.
There is another single suspension bridge called the Carquinez bridge, which is only 3,400 feet long.
LOL - Sorry but you asked!
Patrick
True Edgar, I had to walk around for a while. I got several different versions while the light was right. I may not get a chance like this for a long time!
Thanks Ann, you should see a 24x36 I just made or an office!
Maddie? Me??
Hi Nigel, the Golden Gate bridge is the 5th longest bridge (8,900 ft. total length, 4,200 feet suspension) crossing the San Francisco Bay. The Humber is 7,200 feet long with a 4,600 feet suspension.
This one is called the 'West Span of the San Francisco - Oakland Bay Bridge' It is the longest high level steel bridge in the world. Even longer than the new ones in Japan, though they have single suspensions that are longer.
The one on the other side of the island is the 'East Span.' It is 11,000 feet long.
Then there is the San Mateo bridge which is 36,000 feet long but not as high.
There is the Richmond-San Rafael bridge which is 29,000 feet long with 2 places as high as this bridge.
Then there is the Dumbarton bridge that is 8,600 feet long.
The Benicia bridge is about 8,000 feet long.
There is another single suspension bridge called the Carquinez bridge, which is only 3,400 feet long.
LOL - Sorry but you asked!
Patrick
Nigel Betteridge
I have been a member of this photographic community for nearly 3 years now and I am well and truly hooked. Reasons: The outstanding quality of many uploads, and the friendly, community spirit.
I have been taking photographs since 1970 (up till 2003 mainly Kodachrome ...
Posted: 12 Feb 2008 - 23:29
Thanks for the feedback Patrick. In other words, a lot more than I realised. I think I'll have a look on Google Earth.
Nigel
Nigel
Bob Vital
Hi,
My name is Robert Vital I live in the United States in California. I am strictly an amateur photographer. I have been taking pictures for several years now with point and shoot cameras. I finally got my first digital SLR about 2 years ago and have been really enjo...
Posted: 13 Feb 2008 - 10:26
Patrick, nice angle on the bridge, great sky but the rest of the picture is a bit too cluttered for me.
Posted: 13 Feb 2008 - 16:07
Thanks Bob.
No problem Martin, I made other ones just in case some like a more open view.
Yes Nigel, we have lots of bridges crossing the Bay. And with 7 million people nearby they are usually crowded. Still lots of uncluttered beaches and untouched open space somehow.
Another warm day today....
Patrick
No problem Martin, I made other ones just in case some like a more open view.
Yes Nigel, we have lots of bridges crossing the Bay. And with 7 million people nearby they are usually crowded. Still lots of uncluttered beaches and untouched open space somehow.
Another warm day today....
Patrick
Posted: 13 Feb 2008 - 18:40
Nice one. I always like to shoot the bridge when I'm down there. Makes for a great night shot sujbect, too.
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Ancient!! Married, two children, four grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren. Xmas is expensive!! Retired after long military service (25 years Army )then had to start working for a living. Retired completely 1999 and thoroughly enjoying it.Like most people I dabbled...
Posted: 13 Feb 2008 - 21:24
I can see you have a lot of votes , well done
thanx for your comment on mine
Linzie
thanx for your comment on mine
Linzie
jojo
I am 40 years old have 4 kids, work full time....i have no time for personal photography!!! I love taking photos, we, that is me and my other half Darren-The Collector- live in the heart of the beautiful Devon countryside, in a fantastic place right on the river Torrid...
Rob Mills
I have been retired for a few years now and enjoying it, I wonder how I found time to work. My wife and I worked for a International Photographic Company for 26 years each and then we had a Restaurant In the Yorkshire Dales for 13 years and I still enjoy cooking.
Photo...
Posted: 14 Feb 2008 - 05:39
Thanks for stopping in!
Richard, I do have a night shot of this back in my PF. It is a great spot for night photography!
Patrick
Richard, I do have a night shot of this back in my PF. It is a great spot for night photography!
Patrick
Paul Hoffman
This is a passion that is never ending.
I have been photographing for 10 years now. Have been Programme Secretary and Chairman of Cheltenham Camera Club and am on the local Arts council.
I love to capture that image that makes you go wow. Only do it right once in...
Trisha Ryan
My name is Trish and i live in Knaphill, Surrey.
After getting married in June 2006, i bought a small digital camera in New York and it has become a new hobby of mine
With photography, you are improving and learning all the time,and i will learn by my mistakes.
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Johanna Braunschweiger
I am 54 years old and have been a housewife since our first daughter was born. Now I work parttime and fill up the rest of the day with a lot of things I like doing (photography, painting, reading, writing...) and try to avoid as many things as possible, I don't like to...
Posted: 14 Feb 2008 - 18:26
Hi Patrick,
sorry that I did not make it yet through your pf, but I have not forgotten my promise.
One cracking picture after the other, it is not easy to find one better than the previous.
Great pov in this one. Normally one sees the bridge from the other side...
Jo
sorry that I did not make it yet through your pf, but I have not forgotten my promise.
One cracking picture after the other, it is not easy to find one better than the previous.
Great pov in this one. Normally one sees the bridge from the other side...
Jo
Andrew Thamboo
Photography had receded into the shadows for a couple of years 'cos of a broken spirit. All that changed on the 5th of August 2006.
A trip to the UK in October 2006 got me thinking that instead of being saddled with rolls & rolls of film, why not take the plunge into...
Posted: 14 Feb 2008 - 18:40
This really has to be viewed LARGE to get the full whack - ammmaaazing capture, Patrick. I especially love the clouds and sweeeeeeeep of the bridge.
A
A
Posted: 15 Feb 2008 - 14:58
Thanks for your comments!
True Jo, the other side on the island is the classic view. Have fun browsing. Feel free to ask any questions.
LOL Andrew, hopefully you weren't whacked too hard!
Patrick
True Jo, the other side on the island is the classic view. Have fun browsing. Feel free to ask any questions.
LOL Andrew, hopefully you weren't whacked too hard!
Patrick
John Roberts
Based in Cheshire but originally from North Wales. Many of my images are from Snowdonia and other parts of North Wales where I visit as often as possible.
I have been totally inspired by the work displayed on ephotozine and strive to improve my photographic ability w...
Posted: 15 Feb 2008 - 18:47
Amazing image the beauty and the grandeur of the bridge is stunning. As always, a beautifully framed and spot on timing.
John
John
Exposure
We Live In Cyprus,I love photography and digital Art.
We have two lovely daughters and son-Inlaws and two beautiful grandchildren.
I am an animal lover,we have two dogs um three now and two Wild cats.
Thank you for taking the time to look at my images.
Best Wishes
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Posted: 15 Feb 2008 - 22:57
Beautiful lighting lovely tones Bridge detail and composition,I love this place(*.*)
Pauline.
Pauline.
Peter Gonczarow
After a break of around 25yrs, my interest in photography as a hobby was renewed when I bought a 2mp camera I then started going out taking photos (snapping)with my friend Keith who is on epz,(KBan)he has also encouraged me to join.I have spent many hours on this site v...
Charlotte Brett
I have just graduated from the University of St Andrews after spending five years in the quaint coastal town studing for an undergraduate Masters degree in Chemistry. However, I have decided not to give up being a student just yet and will be studying law in Manchester ...
Posted: 17 Apr 2008 - 15:38
I love the dominance of the bridge in this shot and of course, the clouds!
Charlotte
Charlotte
Posted: 17 Apr 2008 - 16:16
Thanks Eric!
I liked it too Charlotte. The bridge is very imposing to see in person.
Patrick
I liked it too Charlotte. The bridge is very imposing to see in person.
Patrick
roy pritchard
I am a retired police officer living near Edinburgh. I am married (for *** years) with 2 adult children - a son who is also a member here (Discreetphoton) and a daughter. I am a member of Livingston Camera Club and although my main camera these days is a Nikon D200, I a...
Posted: 20 Oct 2008 - 12:11
I love this place - but getting off (and back onto) that bridge on the island can be a bit daunting
roy pritchard
I am a retired police officer living near Edinburgh. I am married (for *** years) with 2 adult children - a son who is also a member here (Discreetphoton) and a daughter. I am a member of Livingston Camera Club and although my main camera these days is a Nikon D200, I a...
