Web Of The Steel Arch

Artist: Peter Hill
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Web Of The Steel Arch

Web Of The Steel Arch depicts the inner side of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and was shot in RAW using a handheld Canon EOS 10D with Sigma 50mm f1.4 EX DG HSM lens and Warm and UV Filters, ISO 100, 1/250 sec at f5.6, at 60kph. I was the driver, not the photographer. Andromedae shot the shot. The gear was mine, and I processed the image, which included cropping and straightening, and the SC. I guess that makes it a collaboration. We weren’t actually there to shoot the Bridge. We were on our way to the Lane Cove Tunnel, for the curved lines. Long story, but wrong lens.

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See also the next image shot, then inverted as suggested, Web Of The Steel Tunnel

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Complex Simplicity of Art, All Around the Styles, Architectural Details, Australian Contemporary Photography, Bits and Pieces , Bridges, Capital cities of the World , Descriptions, Dimensions, For the love of Canon - 2 Images per day with type of Canon camera used, New South Wales Photography, Shades of Grey, Sydney, Sydney Opera House & Harbour Bridge., The Addicted Photographer►2 Per Day◄, THIS IS AUSTRALIA, UK to Australia and Back and Who Needs Color For Beauty? - Black & White Art At Its Best Available for sale as

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Web Of The Steel Arch by Peter Hill

Rosina Lamberti

u knew l would love this one peter, its the best
Peter Hill replied

We thank you!
clarkey

Beautiful image. It looks a little like an HDR image, it’s so “rich” in texture!
Peter Hill replied

thanks clarkey – RAW will do that for you
Caroline Gorka

Great perspective :))
Peter Hill replied

we thank you Caroline :)
Lesley Hill

Lovely lines and angles Peter. Nice work!
Peter Hill replied

We thank you Lesley!
Bill Fonseca

Sharp as Peter. Love the square crop.
Peter Hill replied

thanks Bill!
Globalphotos

Wonderful lines, nice to see a different view :)
Peter Hill replied

thanks Varinia!
karen Bradshaw

Oh now this has to be my favorite of all fantastic xxx
Peter Hill replied

hey karen how are you? thanks!
Cora Wandel

Spectacular, Peter! The symmetry and intricacy of all the lines pulls me right into the photo. Spectacular! – Cora
Peter Hill replied

We thank you Cora!
John Violet

Amazing perspective. I love the flag hidden in there
Peter Hill replied

Thanks John. The flags were the only thing flying in the way of me doing a little bit of rotating:
Bev Woodman

Wow – great angles!
Peter Hill replied

We thank you Bev!
Rosemary Scott

The moment I saw this i thought “Oh NO! He did the bridge climb!!”.....seems you didn’t though.
What a sensational shot though. You’ve both done a great job of it. Well done.
Peter Hill replied

We thank you Rosemary!
Rosina Lamberti

great shot Andromedae, great driving skills peter:)
Peter Hill replied

:)) No pressure on Andromedae …. there was me saying shoot! shoot!
rita vita finzi

great composition, peter!, and … I think your “rotation” is an excellent idea … with that fram, too … :-)))
Peter Hill replied

thanks rita! Might just upload that too :)
Erwin G. Kotzab

Great!
Peter Hill replied

Thanks!
Tollwut

PERFECT!
Peter Hill replied

THANKS!
Sara Lamond

the “wrong lens” gave you a great shot!
Peter Hill replied

oh sorry, need to clarify – spur of the moment decision to shoot the tunnel but didn’t have the 10-20mm, only the 50mm. It stops down to 1.4 so I thought we might get something on the Bridge on the way to the tunnel. The tunnel shots are, well, let’s move on ….. :)
Peter Hill replied

Oh, I should add, apart from saying thanks, that even though this shot is not obviously taken from a moving vehicle, if anyone attempted this shot from the ground they would be pancake in seconds! I was in the far right lane heading north – smack bang in the middle.
Sara Lamond

Oh, I totally understand about the traffic on the bridge – but I do have to disagree a tiny bit. You see, I was standing smack bang in the middle, walking south, when I shot this one

Of course, the bridge was closed to traffic at the time :)
Peter Hill

Ha! You and 100,00 others! :)
Gina ...

magnificent shot … reading your rundown you obviously know the technicalities of your craft … the flag is a ‘where’s wally’ touch … its a little aha moment when looking at the intracacies of the pattern/design …. great shot >>> Gina
Peter Hill replied

thanks Gina!
Graham Lea

I love looking up through the arch like this every time I go over the bridge. Awesome work getting it on camera.
Peter Hill replied

Thanks Graham – it really is an awesome arch to go under!
RichardKlos

It looks Excellent to me.
Peter Hill replied

thanks Richard!
rodsfotos

Wonderful symmetry in the composition of this complex geometric structure, it makes a wonderful abstract image, well seen and captured Peter,
Regards, Rod.
Peter Hill replied

Many thanks Rod
Kelly J

Wow! Aside from the technical aspects (i am no expert) this is just downright pleasing to the eye! Great shot!
Peter Hill replied

thanks Kelly!
Crispin Gardn...

Great teamwork. Love the square crop and funny story. Do you have a convertible?
Peter Hill replied

Thanks Crispin. No, this was taken from inside a Subaru. But I did clean the windshield beforehand and urged my shooter up close to it.
Lorraine Creagh

Congratulations on the feature Peter and welcome to the group.
Peter Hill replied

Thank you kindly Lorraine! I just had to join the Drive-by Shooting Group after using that term myself to describe another image about a month ago!
Cora Wandel

Your hosts,
Anne-Marie & Cora
Peter Hill replied

Wow! Thanks, I’m really chuffed!
amarica

Great shot Peter! Congratulations on being featured in the ImageWriting group!!
Peter Hill replied

thanks kindly amarica!
Cathi Norman

Stunning shot Peter! Great drive-by shooting!
Peter Hill replied

thank you Cathi!
betha

Both wonderful images, excellent!!
Peter Hill replied

thank you kindly betha!
Shelly Hiebert

I love all the lines in this and how the frame is full of them. Beautiful work Peter :)
Peter Hill replied

thank you Shelly!!
billyboy

Peter, I am such a sucker for massive architectural shots like this… expecially steel bridges!
I love the stunning symmetry of your composition and framing, and your punchy contrast gives this such an awesome dynamic. You so totally nailed this, and it`s an instant fav!
Peter Hill replied

“Totally nailed this” is one of my favourite compliments to make, so to receive it makes my day! thanks mate!
Taniah

Brilliant shot!
absolutely love it. :-)
Peter Hill replied

Hi Taniah – we thank you!
chazz

Awesome Shot!!!
Peter Hill replied

thanks chazz!
Julia Washburn

LOVE steel work on the bridges!!!!! Great shot! I need to get out more!
Peter Hill

thanks Julia! And welcome to RB!
garts

Peter this image is amazing,the perspective is brilliant.
Peter Hill replied

thanks Adrian – definitely a one-off!
Rae Stanton

ohmigod … i am SO jealous … i have tried to shoot this exact perspective many times, but without a driver!! it’s a bit tricky to drive and shoot :)

LOVE IT!!!
Peter Hill replied

thanks Rae – and sorry for the late response.

sometimes you just get lucky.
Philip Johnson

stunner Peter , those lines reflect the period the bridge was built in with a defined art deco influence
Peter Hill replied

thanks Philip
Jonicool

Escellent work!
Peter Hill replied

thanks Joni!
Wendi Donaldson

Story of my life, Peter….’wrong lens’...... I’m always in the wrong place with the wrong lens…..............sigh! None the less – this was fortuitous ‘cause it turned out beautifully.
Amazing structure, lines, patterns…. 10 out of 10 on this one! :)
Peter Hill replied

thanks Wendi!
Remine

Ahhh… I have taken a similar shot on the Bridge’s 75th birthday bridge walk. The perspective is great.
Peter Hill replied

Thanks Remine, and I’m sorry for the late reply.
Scott d'Almeida

excellent,
Peter Hill replied

Thanks Scott. I saw this image pop up on the Overview page – it’s a mystery to me how such “old” ones get selected!
stevealder

Hi Peter. This one of the best images I’ve seen of the Bridge…....fabulous detail and wonderful composition. The curves lead you in and then over. Excellent work. Regards, Steve
Peter Hill replied

thanks Steve and sorry for the late reply.
tasadam

This is one of those images that says WOW!
Well done!
Peter Hill replied

thanks Adam!
Charuhas Images

WOW!!! Stunning image.
Peter Hill replied

Thanks Charuhas!!
Ron Quick

Peter-this is a work of art! Fantastic viewpoint that is unique from the many nice post card pics we see on R.B. of the S.H.B. really enjoy the repeating lines & symmetry of the steel work & in doing so showcases the engineering involved, instant favorite for me!
Peter Hill replied

Thanks very much Ron. I’m guessing someone would have been able to recreate this shot during yesterday’s bridge closure for the picnic!
Cee Neuner

WOW!!! Stunning capture!!!
Peter Hill replied

Thanks Cee!
hsien-ku

can’t believe you didn’t use a tripod for this! a beautiful geometric abstract – I so enjoy these architectural shots of yours peter!
Peter Hill replied

thanks!
Patrick Monnier

Outstanding. Congrats Peter, it’s a great work. Straight to my favorites.
Peter Hill replied

thanks Patrick!
terezadelpilar

Superb work of art, both the bridge and the shot! Wow!
I have crossed this bridge many times and loved every single one;)
Peter Hill replied

thanks Tereza!
Andrew Jones

super POV excellent lines. marvellous photo
Peter Hill replied

thanks Andrew!
Uncle Artmonger

Tones, lighting, framing, symmetry(sp), subject…my god this picture has it all.
Incredible shot Peter.
Peter Hill replied

many thanks, much appreciated.
motordriven

what an amazing shot! i am a bit confused though…... where is the pavement on this bridge? hmmmm… did you guys climb up into this?? obviously, i’ve never seen the bridge ;D

GREAT work!
Peter Hill replied 27 days ago

Hi Tricia

This shot was taken from the front passenger seat of my car as it travelled in the middle lane at 60 km/h, looking through the front windscreen while I was yelling Shoot! Shoot!
The pavement is way off to the right out of frame.

thanks!
Fiery-Fire 27 days ago

This is a masterful shot – the perspective, the lighting and the shadows are perfection – Structural photo for structural bridge !!!
Peter Hill replied 27 days ago

Thanks Iwona. It was a collab. My camera, my lens, my masterful driving to position Tanya right in the middle lane and my “encouragement” [see reply above]. We could see the “tunnel” ahead of us opening up, and the timing was a bit hairy given the traffic.
hugh023 27 days ago

Fantastic POV and perspective . . .
Peter Hill replied 27 days ago

Thanks Hugh!
Kym Howard 4 days ago

wonderful detail
Murray Swift 4 days ago

Superb!
bubbleblue about 23 hours ago

Excellent

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