The Forth Bridge from North Queensferry

Artist: Tom Gomez
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The Forth Bridge from North Queensferry

The small town of North Queensferry, Fife, Scotland and the Forth Bridge, also known as the Forth Rail Bridge. Shot from the walkway at the North end of the adjacent Forth Road Bridge.

This unique steel Cantilever Bridge with three diamond-shaped towers crosses the river Forth at South Queensferry, Scotland. The bridge was designed by Sir John Fowler and Benjamin Baker. The bridge was built by Sir William Arrol.

Constructed started in 1883. The bridge was opened in 1890 at a cost of £2.5m and 57 fatalities among the construction crew (it is now believed that the actual death toll is likely to have been closer to 80).

The bridge is still in use today, carrying the railways to the north from Edinburgh.

Along with the Forth Road Bridge (about half a mile to the west) these two bridges form the main traffic arteries north and south.

Camera: Canon EOS 450D (Digital Rebel XSi in the USA)

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Three bracketed JPGs converted to HDR in Photomatix.

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The Forth Bridge from North Queensferry by Tom Gomez

RedHillDigital

Great shot of this famous icon!
Tom Gomez replied

Thanks Howard …
Cora Wandel

Excellent image and commentary, Tom. Someday I will make it across the Atlantic and see all these wonders.
Tom Gomez replied

Thank you Cora …
Dave Law

Excellent capture Tom well done.
Tom Gomez replied

Thanks dave …
cherylc1

wow~ Incredible view!! What a magnificant bridge!!
Tom Gomez replied

I live about a mile from the bridge (on the other side of the River) and I never get tired of photographing it …
Iain Mavin

Wonderful view Tom, nice to see they are STILL painting her, never-ending job
Tom Gomez replied

Actually, they will stop painting her in 2 years time. Have a look here and read the text for information …
Robin Brown

This confirms my suspicions Tom; you really can fly!! Terrific shot!!
Tom Gomez replied

We have lived in South Queensferry for 23 years, but today was the first time we ever walked over the Road Bridge. You get a great view from up there.
Robin Brown

Doesn’t anybody sleep these days Tom. I thought I was the only one with that problem!!
Tom Gomez replied

I should have been in bed ages ago, but I got engrossed sorting out todays shots. Time for bed now though – night night
Robin Brown

I’ve been several times just heading back now!! TTFN
Bootiewootsy

Perfection in a photo… Wonderful Tom..
Tom Gomez replied

Thank you Carol …
Irene Burdell

Wow this is a fabulous shot Tom x
Tom Gomez replied

Thank you Irene. This is my very first shot of the bridge from the Fife side of the river (the dark side – hehehe)
Catherine Veal

this is great Tom the houses give you perspective on the size of the bridge.x
Tom Gomez replied

Thank you catherine, I’m pleased you like it …
anaisnais

Wonderful capture Tom, really wonderful!!
Tom Gomez replied

I’m so pleased you like it Anna-Marie
Jason Connolly

This is a fantastic shot Tom, really good stuff
Tom Gomez replied

Cheers Jason. It is a spectacular bridge …
Chris Clark

totaly amazing photography Tom…....................................
Tom Gomez replied

Cheers Chris. This is my very first shot from the Fife side …
John44

Nice shot with a lot of perspective, wonderfull place well captured, a neat posting my friend!
MichelleR

This is the coolest bridge I’ve ever seen. Fantastic capture.
Lucindawind

Stunning shot ! scary bridges lol
DonDavisUK

Wonderful Tom, I love this old railway bridge, brings back many wonderful memories of trips to Burnt Island and Kinghorne as a kid.