Bridge at Portimayo

[John 2]

Spotted this bridge over a couple of visits to Southern Portugal and managed a couple of shots last time we went. I knew what I wanted from the image but it wasn't until I converted it to mono that I saw what I wanted which was to emphasise the Aesthetics of the design. The mono conversion gave me the contrasting sky behind because I was able to darken the clear blue of the sky in PP. Had the sun been in a different position, a polariser might have given me the same effect in colour but this is one of those occasions when mono was best.

[Shadowman]

Nicely done.

[Stagecoach]

A powerful image John, thanks for sharing.

Grahame

[deetheturk]

Great image John,it works really well in b+w!

David

[dje]

Striking image John, well done.

Dave

[AB26]

John,

A picture perfect shot in my eyes. Very good B&W. Sooooo well done.

[Loose Canon]

Works great in mono John!

I just wonder if it feels unbalanced? Heavy to the right?

[Bobobird]

Great b/w image. It does pull you to the right but that is ok because there is supposed to be more of it extending out from there.

[terrib]

I like Grahame's description. Powerful. I really like the starkness, dominance of the bridge. I also like your presentation of the picture in the frame too.

[Wavelength]

A difficult and well thought perspective; this is very awesome

[John 2]

Thanks all so much for your comments.

Terry, sort of agree with you on the balance. I would ideally have liked to be a few yards to my left but I was stood on a dyke with water on either side and so it wasn't possible.

[Jeffbridge]

Fantastic shot!!! Really nice!

[John 2]

Thanks Jeff.

[Digital]

John, real nice photograph.


Bruce

[FootLoose]

That is a very imposing subject, John, it really commands the viewer's attention. Would you consider removing the graffiti from the bottom of the stanchion on the right?

[bnnrcn]

I agree with Grahame,it is powerful and very nice John.

[Mike Buckley]

My word to describe this is "dramatic." Consider removing the cloud in the top left corner.

[John 2]

Thanks Bruce, Gregg, Binnur and Mike.

Greg, hadn't noticed the graffiti. Isn't that always the case?! Now removed from the original.

Colin, it's the small things that make a difference. Wasn't sure about the cloud but tried removing it and it is better for it.

Thanks again all.