The Penobscot Narrows--I Almost Died...

D-B-J · Sep 18, 2014

Gary A. said:
I'll reinforce what you already know ... #2 is a killer.

Thanks! [emoji106]

KmH · Sep 18, 2014

I like both photos. Cable-stayed bridges look cool.
At night, all lit up, they look way cool.

Isn't the Penobscot river where they initially hid the Red October?

D-B-J · Sep 18, 2014

KmH said:
I like both photos. Cable-stayed bridges look cool.
At night, all lit up, they look way cool.

Isn't the Penobscot river where they initially hid the Red October?

I do believe so, sir.

And yes, definitely cool looking bridges. It's funny, I rarely photograph bridges, and in the last week I've shot two.

Jake

Desi · Sep 18, 2014

#2 is awesome. I feel like I am being launched off of some futuristic crossbow powered aircraft carrier.

jkzo · Sep 18, 2014

D-B-J said:
But really.

On our way up to Maine I stopped off the side of the road to snap a picture of the bridge--it was built only a few years ago and is stunning, especially at night.

Nikon D800
Nikon 16-35 f4 VRII
Natural Light

Penobscot Narrows by f_one_eight, on Flickr

In shooting the bridge, I knew I wanted an up close and unique angle. I set up on the edge of the bridge and started shooting. Midway through a tractor trailer truck drove by... far too close. I swear it was a foot away, but likely closer to 5. But at midnight, it was definitely an eye-opener.

Nikon D800
Nikon 16-35 f4 VRII

Lines and Lights by f_one_eight, on Flickr

It was a close call, and definitely scared the crap out of me. It's a cool shot, but not worth dying for.

Thoughts on the images?

Cheers!
Jake

life like pictures are next to life!!!!!!!!!!