Humbling Moment
“The Bridge Over River Kwai” This is after having walked accross it. It was so quiet, so hot and humid. I could not imagine for 1 minute what it would have been like for those poor men building it…...
I have tried to do it justice – with the tones.. I am open to suggestions (be honest please) – I want it to be “GREAT” not just average to honour them and the bridge….
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Richard Veal, about 1 month ago
IMO Kelly, you have a fitting tribute here, to those men.
Well done.
traceyanne, about 1 month ago
fabulous shot …...loads of hard work to build this poor guys
JerameS, about 1 month ago
I like this picture. It has a sense of infinity to it. I’ll be interested to see what others say but I say very nicely done.
Kelly Bermingham in reply to Richard Veal’s comment, about 1 month ago
Thankyou richard :)
Kelly Bermingham in reply to traceyanne’s comment, about 1 month ago
Thankyou tracey and nice to see you :)
Kelly Bermingham in reply to JerameS’s comment, about 1 month ago
Thankyou Jerame – I am very open to critisism on this one :) We shall see I guess.
David Iori, about 1 month ago
Well Shot Kelly
Kelly Bermingham in reply to David Iori’s comment, about 1 month ago
Thankyou David :)
Rosalie Dale IPA, about 1 month ago
Kelly I’ve walked this also – you have really done it justice. Love the tones – it gives just the right feel.
Kelly Bermingham in reply to Rosalie Dale IPA’s comment, about 1 month ago
Oh thankyou so much Rosalie – coming from a fellow walker accross it – means a lot :)
Glen Allen, about 1 month ago
Stunning shot very thought provoking too
Michael Bermi..., about 1 month ago
Are you online?
Well you’d better get off… there’s a train coming.
MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAA.
sigh
Seriously though, awesome treatment and a truely fitting commemorative tribute to the original bridge and its builders.
dougie1, about 1 month ago
it is great kelly, and good on you for that!, mention it to young people over here, and they would’nt know what it was, or where it was! well done!
Kelly Bermingham in reply to Michael Bermingham WP’s comment, about 1 month ago
Oh dear!! Heavy weekend!! LOL…. very funny…. :) Thankyou michael that was my hope :)
Kelly Bermingham in reply to Glen Allen’s comment, about 1 month ago
Thankyou glen – Glad it is being well recieved :)
Kelly Bermingham in reply to dougie1’s comment, about 1 month ago
Thats too sad dougie – there is almost half the graveyard full of English soldiers! Im sorry :(
dougie1, about 1 month ago
i had a relative who was there, had a permanent hump from being stuck in the hole!
Kelly Bermingham in reply to dougie1’s comment, about 1 month ago
OH…. thats sad :(
Ed Moore, about 1 month ago
Kelly…Ok…from my daze (hehe) as a photographer, I can simply say the shooting angle, depth of field and “f-stop,” composition, subject, etc. all used to make the shot in film camera (you look too young to remember film). Another key is to take lots and lots of pics of the same subject, not one or two. If you want to talk more, please feel free to email me. I like this shot cause it shows the work, but more important than the bridge over the river was the bridge they built after carving out the mountainside. Lots of men died in the building of that bridge. But to improve this shot, perhaps taking it on your knees and perhaps another from laying on the ground looking down the rails…another over the side looking at the bridge, etc…but this conveys the message nicely…hope this helps. Just a tip: wear old clothes and expect to get dirty!
Andy Mueller IPA, about 1 month ago
I think you have done quite well with this one Kelly. I do agree a little with Ed’s comment, especially about the low angle (laying on the bridge)
Al Bourassa, about 1 month ago
This shot works!
Kelly Bermingham in reply to Ed Moore’s comment, about 1 month ago
Hi Ed, Thankyou so much for your comments I appreciate it. I took about 100 shots! (I believe that is the going rate ) LOL.. once culled I have about 30…. I have one lower down – not quite on my belly mind – but nonetheless lower :).... Dont want to bombard with too many of the same – as it is there are 4 here now of this bridge in some form… I will post them up one day – you will just have to keep looking :) LOL… Thankyou so much again… K
Kelly Bermingham in reply to Andy Mueller IPA’s comment, about 1 month ago
Thankyou Andy :)... see my reply to Ed’s and I am sure you will agree – dont want to overload people with the same stuff :)... I had to choose one – and thats not easy for me – I want it all! LMAO
Kelly Bermingham in reply to Al Bourassa’s comment, about 1 month ago
Thankyou al – much appreciated :)
Nancy Vice, about 1 month ago
I say you’ve done a fantastic job on this shot. There’s alot for the eye to see, your perspective is great and the tones show the strength and weight of this tremendous bridge. Oh what toil that must have encountered….what a bridge!!
Angel Perry, about 1 month ago
I love your view. Great tribute!...and bring em on…I’m only 7 pages behind now….:)
eXposure, about 1 month ago
so many wonderful lnes …
excellent perspective Kelly
Kelly Bermingham in reply to Nancy Vice’s comment, about 1 month ago
Thankyou nancy and your are quite right… I am glad that people are liking it and that I have done it some justice. Really appreciate your kind words :)
Kelly Bermingham in reply to Angel Perry’s comment, about 1 month ago
Thanks angel…. Im now 2 days behind replying to comments even!! Beat that!! Not even going to mention how many pages!! :)
Kelly Bermingham in reply to eXposure’s comment, about 1 month ago
Thankyou so much ;)
Angel Perry, about 1 month ago
Jeeze…I’m 10 behind I think!
Stephen Chapple, about 1 month ago
Not only a great perspective but an image with feeling. I think you have done it real justice here!
Kelly Bermingham in reply to Stephen Chapple’s comment, about 1 month ago
Thankyou … so much… :)
amarica, about 1 month ago
I think it is great, beautiful tribute Kelly. Heartwarming. xxxooo
Lynn Bawden, about 1 month ago
Kelly…This is beautifully done. You did those men an honor. I am a train buff so this photo means twice as much to me…Lynn
Kelly Bermingham in reply to amarica’s comment, about 1 month ago
Thankyou so much xoxox
Kelly Bermingham in reply to Lynn Bawden’s comment, about 1 month ago
Thankyou so much Lynn, it means the world to me …
Lynn Bawden, about 1 month ago
You are welcome,Kelly. It is a great photo…Lynn
Martie Venter, about 1 month ago
A very powerful and haunting image Kelly – the sepia toning really adds to the nostalgic feel, and the depth and perspective are superb!
freebornman, about 1 month ago
Matie just said ” A very powerful and haunting image ” and boy it sure is. I’ve sat here for some time now looking at this image, thinking about what it took to build. No doubt it’s been photographed heaps….... but your treatment is superb.
There…... no jokes or funny quips….... wonderful piece of work Kelly
Kelly Bermingham in reply to Martie Venter’s comment, about 1 month ago
Thankyou Martie I was honoured to be there… I appreciate your kind words. K :)
Kelly Bermingham in reply to freebornman’s comment, about 1 month ago
Thankyou so much – It was definately a moment in my life I will never forget. If you have a look at Steel You will see an amazing account of someone who built it! Nicky7’s comment gave me goosebumps… Thankyou again :)
Kelly Bermingham in reply to Lynn Bawden’s comment, about 1 month ago
Im sorry – I overlooked it – thankyou SOOOO much for the favouriting! Especially on this one :)
Kelly Bermingham in reply to freebornman’s comment, about 1 month ago
My oversight – thankyou so much for the favouriting too.. :)
Lynn Bawden, about 1 month ago
You are welcome. Kelly…Lynn
Lynn Bawden, about 1 month ago
It’s a wonderful photo, Kelly…Lynn
Dillon Langlands, about 1 month ago
none Kelly – a very wonderful piece, something you can just stare into
Kelly Bermingham in reply to Dillon Langlands’s comment, about 1 month ago
Thanks Dillon :)
Jeffrey Palm, 8 days ago
Kelly, the endless depth make syou feel like you are standing there, Fantastic!!
Kelly Bermingham in reply to Jeffrey Palm’s comment, 8 days ago
Oh I am so glad! Thanks Geffrey :)