The Clifton Suspension Bridge, spanning the beautiful Avon Gorge, is the symbol of the city of Bristol.
A design competetion was held in 1830. 24 year old Isambard Kingdom Brunel was eventually declared the winner and appointed project engineer to build the bridge – his first major commission.
The foundation stone was laid in 1831 but the project was dogged with political and financial difficulties and by 1843, with only the towers completed, the project was abandoned. Brunel died in 1859 aged 53. The Bridge was completed as his memorial and finally opened in 1864.
Designed in the early 19th century for light horse drawn traffic it still meets the demands of 21st century commuter traffic with 11-12,000 motor vehicles crossing it every day
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Very nice work, Ian! Somehow I missed that this was yours on the first pass through. I especially like that you included the story that goes with the structure. Lighting, exposure, and composition are pretty much dead on, by the way.
I like that this was taken when the dark is its bluest, it really makes a nice contrasting backdrop for the white lit bridge. Good composition as well. Excellent photo!
Oh yest it is!!! (at His Best I mean) ! ! ! This is absolutely stunning. Even in a challenge with so many gorgeous, striking photos, this one is a standout!
I had the idea to come up and do a shot like this! I never got around to it though. Taken on the way up to Clifton Observatory, right? Really nice shot with a spot on exposure and sharpness.
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