Minneapolis Stone Arch Bridge

Craig Cooper

Minneapolis Stone Arch Bridge

The Stone Arch Bridge defines Minneapolis’ skyline. Railroad baron James J. Hill built the bridge in 1883 to allow for increased movement of people and goods across the Mississippi River. The Stone Arch Bridge spans St. Anthony Falls, and served as a working railroad bridge until 1965.

Shot taken from the north side of the Mississippi river.

Minneapolis Stone Arch Bridge belongs to the following groups:

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Minneapolis Stone Arch Bridge by Craig Cooper
  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Love the golden tones against the black…beautiful image…well done!

  • Jeff Burns

    Jeff Burns

    wow this is amazing. What a fantastic shot

  • Taylor Jury

    Taylor Jury

    What a great shot. I love the light under the bridge and the black along the side and the tall buildings peeking over the top. Beautiful image.

    Taylor

  • KathyT

    KathyT

    Love the golden light and contrasting shadows along with the repetitive shapes.

  • Tony Moore

    Tony Moore

    I have read you critique please, so here I go, I would agree the lights above the bridge are slightly too bright, but it’s so hard to get the exposure right in these situations. If it is a lengthy time exposure you can very carefully use a piece of card to cover the brighter parts, but it is difficult to get it right, but with digital, you don’t get it right try again. I believe on photoshop you can use three different exposures and intergrate them, but I don’t know how to do that.

  • robjbez

    robjbez

    An excellent image – I like the the warm texture of the brick work set against the black. The lead in takes your eye right into the picture, up to the yellow building and then back again. Well done!

  • Craig Cooper

    Craig Cooper

    Robert,

    Thanks for your kind words!

    Coop

  • demon

    demon

    Excellent shot…such a beautiful bridge

  • Ozcloggie

    Ozcloggie

    Thanks for adding this to the Bridges Group. The colours, the tones, as commented above – great!

  • eltotton

    eltotton

    What a great shot. Love the lighting and the angle. Great job.

  • Jamaboop

    Jamaboop

    Gorgeous!!

  • Craig Cooper

    Craig Cooper

    Thank you for your comments. This is one of my favorite shots. I don’t know if you are in the states, but this bridge is about a 1/2 mile up stream from the bridge that collapsed in downtown Minneapolis last August. I see it when ever I walk down to the river at lunch. It is a magnificent structure.

  • linaji

    linaji

    I really like this shot Craig. I like the whole thing, my eye goes from the main perspective, which by itself would be a fantastic shot but the added dimension of that amazing lighted building makes you feel like you are crossing this magical bridge to the magical kingdom, wonderful

  • DiEtte Henderson

    DiEtte Henderson

    Great Image, fantastic!

  • babyangel

    babyangel

    wonderful photo

  • kodakcameragirl

    kodakcameragirl

    Wonderful shot!

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