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photoblog image The Humber Bridge.

The Humber Bridge.

i really didn't appreciate just how long this bridge is till i went for a walk along it, didn't even reach the half way mark lol. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humber_Bridge

The Humber Bridge.

i really didn't appreciate just how long this bridge is till i went for a walk along it, didn't even reach the half way mark lol. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humber_Bridge

comments (60)

  • SAVO
  • United Kingdom
  • 25 Jan 2010, 00:18
Very impressive. Your image gives a lot of perspective smile
tim hitchins: very much appreciated Savosmile
  • Ray
  • Thailand
  • 25 Jan 2010, 00:22
Good thing, too, Tim...when you reach the vanishing point, guess what happens...
tim hitchins: lol unfortunately 200 folk met there's after throwing them-selves off it, although 5 survived maybe i would have grin
Wow! That is a long bridge. I love the perspective here - really makes it look like it goes off into infinity and beyond. Nicely done!
tim hitchins: cheers Charles yes over 7,000ft long, now that's longsmile
Good thing you turned back, Tim. Otherwise, who knows when we would marvel at this fine piece of photography. smile
tim hitchins: lol your too kind Victor, unfortunately this has become a bit of a mecca for suicides, 200 souls didn't fancy that long walk back.
  • Santi
  • United States
  • 25 Jan 2010, 00:48
Fantastic perspective here. Simple = good.
tim hitchins: simple=good is good enough for me Santi,much appreciated.
  • zed
  • Australia
  • 25 Jan 2010, 06:25
magic Tim, l keep looking for supports
tim hitchins: lol yes its remarkably its all just held up by steal ropes Tony, amazing structure m8smile
it was the longest suspension bridge for a while i beleive, cracking image Tim
tim hitchins: yes some 16 or so years Derek, hard to believe there are longer ones now, cheers m8smile
Superb picture Tim. Never been over the bridge although I have seen it.
tim hitchins: just couldn't believe just how long it was till i started to walk along it Bill and all held up with steal ropes, remarkable engineering, cheers m8smile
Stunning shot Tim.
Focus, DOF, composition and colour...well done all round.
Me likey long time.
tim hitchins: well i am really happy you will Alansmile
Wow! And WOW again!
tim hitchins: very much appreciated Sheilasmile have A good daysmile
  • Chris
  • England
  • 25 Jan 2010, 08:06
This is phenomenally good work Tim: I love the toning especially
tim hitchins: too kind Chris m8 but cheers i was pleased with the toning too m8smile
'Underneath the arche(s)' tim

Great image ... You definitely kept to the straight and narrow ;-)

richard
tim hitchins: lol yes just as well it wasn't windy as it sways as much as 9feet but then that would have looked interesting wouldn't it lolsmile cheers.
When I first saw the picture I could have sworn it was either in the US or Asia. Love ur perspective on it.
tim hitchins: yes it hard to believe this is in good old Hull, were is that lolsmile cheers Tolulope.
Fantastic! smile
*likeys
tim hitchins: thank you very much segnidilucesmile
Great stuff Tim.
tim hitchins: cheers Ronsmile its a great sight for suresmile
  • blackdog
  • United Kingdom
  • 25 Jan 2010, 10:02
A long time since I had to drive over here Tim and I have never tried to walk it. Impressive and unusual photograph - the light is perfect.
tim hitchins: cheers Mike i might just try the whole thing next time but then that would be some 14,000ft hmmmmmm maybe not lolsmile
  • anniedog
  • United Kingdom
  • 25 Jan 2010, 10:08
I used to drive over this bridge quite frequently when I lived in the area, but have never walked it. Your picture is very dramatic - the bridge looks like something from a sci-fi movie. The everyday made strange indeed.
Ingrid
tim hitchins: yes i try my best Ingrid, very little to go with as in movement in clouds or sunshine, stunning structure and will go back for sure, cheers Ingridsmile
  • Louis
  • South Africa
  • 25 Jan 2010, 10:17
You produced a likey
  • kimera
  • Spain
  • 25 Jan 2010, 11:08
impressive perspective, well done
tim hitchins: much appreciated kimerasmile
What a fabulous shot, Tim. Now I want to try one.
tim hitchins: well its a long way to this bridge Mary but surly you must have something similar close by, give it a go Marysmile cheers.
Excelent!!!
No words!!!
Te felicito Tim, me gusta muchisimo.
Saludos.
tim hitchins: su demasiado amable con los emillamola palabras, pero les agradezco mucho a mi amigo, todo lo mejorsmile
  • vintage
  • Australia
  • 25 Jan 2010, 12:07
Very well composed Tim
Wow Tim, this is remarkable! I am amazed.
tim hitchins: thank you very much Richard so happy you thought sosmile
It's an endless brodge if you ask me. GReat image. Is it HDR?
tim hitchins: much appreciated Delia, no it isn't i did do some multi exposures which i have yet to look at will have a look tonight,have a good day Deliasmile
Tremendous perspective.
Amazing Tim, everything about it! smile
tim hitchins: too kind Linda but i will take it,cheerssmile
Wow! Stunning shot Tim. Great perspective.
tim hitchins: gracias Francesc and all the bestsmile
I've not been near it but did see it on a documentary recently and it does look very big. This is a great shot with a great angle and fabulous lighting Tim.
tim hitchins: thank you very much Brian, a very impressive structure for sure and worth a visit if your ever close by m8smile
Very impressive Tim, i love the perspective. Were you on a boat??
tim hitchins: no Dudu just on the foreshore of the river this thing stretched on for some 700ft behind me,cheers smile
That is mind blowing Tim
tim hitchins: ha,your too kind Janet, wthin 5mins you could do the same for sure smile but much appreciatedsmile
  • JulianG
  • Argentina
  • 25 Jan 2010, 17:07
Great work, mate! I love this smile
tim hitchins: very much appreciated as always Juliansmile
Cool POV - and you really know how to take those long exposure shots - the processing also add a nice atmosphere...almost forgot - I get facinated by the sky as well wink
tim hitchins: lol thats good to hear m8, another great result we just need to get going in the league again and soon, cheers Askelsmile
  • Ginnie
  • Netherlands
  • 25 Jan 2010, 18:05
OMG, Tim. It looks extra-terrestrial!
tim hitchins: lol i aim to do a night shot Ginnie when its lit up, think it could look very much "ET" then we will see, much appreciated and have a nice daysmile
  • Alan
  • Great Britain (UK)
  • 25 Jan 2010, 18:47
Tremendous, Tim. Superb perspective. I've never seen the bridge; I understand that it goes from nowhere special across the Humber to somewhere else not particularly special?
tim hitchins: lmao Alan yes very true but then it does save them a 50mile trip to get from dull to duller lol, cheers m8grin
  • Fabrice
  • France
  • 25 Jan 2010, 19:08
Very impressive picture, Tim.
But how does he hold? Is it a cable-stayed bridge? ..
Superb shot
tim hitchins: it is Fabrice and it really does look impressive from all angles m8, cheers and all the best Fabricesmile
Nice shot. I like this perspective/view you have chosen.
tim hitchins: thank you very much Johnsmile
There is a bullfighter in Spain, that their presence is common in the tabloids, which summarize your photo in two words: "Awe some" ("Im presionante".
Joking apart. You've got a bridge infinity. It is impossible to see where it ends, from which it comes. A great picture, Tim.
tim hitchins: well thank you very very much Valentin and have a good daysmile
  • Scotia
  • 25 Jan 2010, 21:11
BREATHTAKING Tim simply brilliant. It just fires the eye into the image.
tim hitchins: really appreciated Alan, the conditions were a bit naff so i was happy to come away with this one m8smile
Now that is a good angle on this bridge. Well seen Tim.
  • Suzanne
  • Canada
  • 26 Jan 2010, 05:20
Outstanding photo, Tim. Well worth the long walk. smile
tim hitchins: this was only 5mins from the car Suzanne lol, it was on top of the bridge the real walk was smile cheers and have a good daysmile
Blimey it goes on for ever, that is a beauty mate.
tim hitchins: 7,000ft+ m8, i had to walk half a mile down stream and even then couldn't get it all in with 10mm Nigel lol, cheers smile
  • NaCha
  • United States
  • 26 Jan 2010, 08:09
Nacha Kama Likes. Good Job
tim hitchins: thank you very much NaChasmile
Whoa!!
Cool!
This is excellent!
tim hitchins: happy you think so Rob cheers m8smile
Great shot, Tim - have you had a look at the photographs of Lennart Olsson? He was a great man for bridges smile
tim hitchins: i havn't yet Tom but will have a look after work today,cheers smile
Superb!
tim hitchins: much appreciatedsmile
  • Jon Lloyd
  • United Kingdom
  • 26 Jan 2010, 20:47
Nice one Tim, ive been across this bridge so many times, and ive seen so many photos but this really stands out m8.
tim hitchins: i didn't have much time Jon but i intend to go to the South side when i visit next, thanks Jonsmile
You should be very proud of this one, Tim. It has the whole works; beautifully shot, a work of art.
  • Will
  • Japan
  • 28 Jan 2010, 04:17
Just stumbled upon your blog and took a big gasp of air when I saw this shot. Brilliant position for the shot, great sense of perspective, the B&W with what appears to be a slight touch of sepia works excellently, the dark brooding skies add some drama, if there was a Mercedes Benz parked in front of and lit up properly you'd be getting paid a mint for a shot like this. Well done indeed.
tim hitchins: hi Will happy you did stumble upon this as i love Japan and from what i have briefly seen i am looking forward to trawling though your websitesmile i bet you don't miss those long winter months in Scotland Will and all that rain, much appreciated and i shall see what i can do with regards to the Merc lol, all the best Willsmile
Awesome! Seriously awesome!
tim hitchins: far too kind Caroline but i like itsmilesmile much appreciated.
  • Will
  • Japan
  • 28 Jan 2010, 07:13
Don't miss the long Scottish winters at all. Haven't been there in winter for 11 years now. Even if I ever move back I think I will have to return to Asia for the winter.

Good luck with the Merc...
tim hitchins: spent 10days in Fort William last summer Will sadly it rained on and off for the whole time so not much time spent with camera in hand but the bottled beer was a good substitute lol,loved the place and folk and hope to go back one day soon, enjoyed looking through your work particularly liked your night shots and am hoping to take some this weekend of the bridge, didn't see a guest book so couldn't leave a comment Will, great work and will keep looking in m8smile l
Wow, spectacular composition Tim and superb tones. Nice one.
tim hitchins: cheers Gabor,hope all is well m8smile
Buena, muy buena.
tim hitchins: gracias maqrollsmile
Outstanding Tim
  • Eliza
  • Tanzania
  • 20 Feb 2010, 19:35
this is spectacular tim, futuristic and rather scary too. that orange glow in the sky adds to the unsettling feel - it's really really good (the picture smile )
tim hitchins: really like your perspective here Eliza, hope all is wellsmile
Amazing!!!!!
Great impact here!
tim hitchins: yes Ada it sure makes a great pic that never ending bridge lol,cheerssmile
One thing to say "it's a long bridge". Quite another to illustrate it as vividly as this!
tim hitchins: lol well it is around the 4/5th longest single span bridge in the world Donald, very much appreciated smile
You're really famous for 'under the bridge shot aren't ya? smile
I love it.
tim hitchins: lol if you say so m8,cheers and all the best,nice to see you back aroundsmile
All your photos are very nice shots but this is fantastic.
Great composition Tim.... just a beautiful sight to be seen....peter
tim hitchins: its a superb sight Peter and hopefully i did it justice, cheerssmile

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