is it too late to save the thread and bridge the chasm?
I've been really enjoying all the examples of bridge pics posted in this thread. The answer to your question seems to be a resounding "no, it isn't too late."
Bridges can make great subjects. They are just kind of amazing on their own from a technological stand-point. The engineering involved is pretty cool. For many people they evoke a sense of "wow" and wonder.
Photographically, they are equally interesting. On the most basic level they tell a story of going from point a to point b. Even the simplest of bridges tend to have elements of line, shape, and form. Depending on how they are shot, it is easy to find leading lines. Some bridges have strong elements of pattern that can be exploited.
Being static outdoor subjects, they also make it easy to revisit under different lighting conditions or different weather conditions.
They also work well as subjects taken from different perspectives. They can be shot either from a distance or while on them. In the former case they can be captured "in toto" or with just a part of them in the frame. Different shooting perspectives dramatically change the feel of the image, but bridges as subjects tend to be very versatile and tolerate experimentation quite well.
If shooting while on a bridge there are numerous creative possibilities regarding composition. Almost any focal length can be used to create some type of creative statement. Focus on the details. Focus on the big picture. Focus on taking leading lines to the extreme. Play with perspective. Etc., etc.
The quite varied examples in this thread showcase many of the ways bridges can be photographed. Ended up being a very interesting and fruitful thread in my opinion
Manhattan Bridge by Parkin Pig, on Flickr
