Bridges over the Don

[FishyFishArcade]

A couple of bridges crossing the River Don near Sprotbrough. The first carries a stretch of the Trans-Pennine Trail, the second is an in-use railway crossing. Shame about the dull weather I had on the day, but this is the UK...

Chroma 4x5
Fujinon NW 135mm f/5.6
Fomapan 100
Ilfotec DD-X 1+9 12 mins @ 20°
Both shots 1/2sec @ f/22


Trans-Pennine trail over the Don by fishyfish_arcade, on Flickr



Carrying trains across the Don by fishyfish_arcade, on Flickr

 

[Ian-Barber]

This is my stomping ground as I only live about 1/4 mile from them so I can appreciate exactly where you stood when you made the exposures.

Do you live close to this area or was you just passing through

 

[FishyFishArcade]

Hi Ian.

I'm a short distance away in Sheffield, so not too far using the M18 / A1. It's the first time I've visited, although I've seen the bridges before when passing over the river on the A1 viaduct. I expect it can be a very nice location in good conditions. It was somewhat drab and overcast on the day I visited.

Here are a couple of other pictures from the visit:

1/2sec @ f/32

Sprotbrough Lock by fishyfish_arcade, on Flickr

1/2sec @ f/32

Wyre Lady by fishyfish_arcade, on Flickr

 

[Ian-Barber]

The one of the bridge showing the gas pipe is one that I always look at when down there with the yashica but the 5x4 to me looks a better composition.

 

[FishyFishArcade]

The one of the bridge showing the gas pipe is one that I always look at when down there with the yashica but the 5x4 to me looks a better composition.

It's one of those locations where I think, short of being able to walk on water, the shot is dictated by vantage point to a large degree.