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Mayo Bridge, Richmond VA
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VickiB


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Registered: November 2010
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This photo is the first submission to the print exchange by Pavel Derka and Vicki Bozzola. Now that we have our feet wet (in round 25, NOT spilled fixer), we are going to enter separately in the next round.


Film make, size, and rating: Arista Premium 100, 35mm, shot at 100
Lens focal length: 55mm
Film developer/temperature: Rodinal 1+50 @ 68 degrees Fahrenheit
Tripod used: No
Paper: Vari Dot FB WT glossy
Paper developer/temperature: Ilford PQ at 68F, bleached in potassium ferricyanide, toned in selenium
· Date: Thu, 23, December, 2010 · Views: 7182
· Filesize: 178.9kb, 157.0kb · Dimensions: 805 x 634 ·
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B&W Neil

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Thu, 23, December, 2010 9:21am

This a good quality image and the light under the bridge is superb.


The way you have made an image that is both high-key and normal is interesting and comes off well almost to a graphic effect.


The soft light above the bridge provides good recessional degradation of the image in that area with the mystery of the almost invisible building at the end making an effect stop.


I enjoyed viewing this image and I look forward to seeing more from each of you in future print exchanges.


Neil.

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VickiB
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Thu, 23, December, 2010 2:56pm

Neil, I have looked through the gallery on your website, and I find your images very inspiring. Your kind remarks are all the more meaningful to me in that context. I am pleased that you saw in the photo precisely what we were trying to convey.
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MartyNL

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Registered: September 2010
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Thu, 23, December, 2010 7:41pm

I have a confession to make; I love bridges. I don't care who hears it, I'm a bridge lover and I will say it loud and pr-o-u-d!
MAKE BRIDGES NOT TUNNELS, I say!


But more seriously, not only for their structural qualities but also for their innate powerful symbolism.

I see a timeless, historical landmark full of character receding to an anonymous, modern skyscraper.


It's more than just a gorgeous contrast between the old and new. It forms a powerful metaphor commenting on our times and on the medium itself?


Excellent work the both of you... And this perhaps proves the age old adage that 2 heads are better than one.

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MartyNL “Reaching a creative state of mind thru positive action is considered preferable to waiting for inspiration.” - Minor White, 1950
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vincent

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Registered: December 2008
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Fri, 24, December, 2010 5:13pm

This is a beautiful shot and the toning effect gives it a real touch of class. I especially like the rippled highlight on the underside of the bridge.

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VickiB
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Sat, 25, December, 2010 6:50pm

Pavel and I are so encouraged by the comments on our first entry into the print exchange. Marty, as a fellow lover of metaphor, symbol, and narrative, I am very receptive to your analysis of our photo. Pavel and I take very different backgrounds and skills into the darkroom, and we are having an exhilarating ride.
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Leo Stehlik

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Registered: February 2010
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Wed, 5, January, 2011 8:54pm

The light and the reflections under the bridge is just so magical, I can't get enough looking at this photograph! Very well done!

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RH Designs

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Fri, 7, January, 2011 11:08am

As the fortunate recipient of this print I can say that viewing it on a screen doesn't bring out the subtleties of tone especially in the distant building. The combination of the light under the arches and the overall mistiness is remarkable. Sorry Vicki and Pavel for not commenting sooner, I have been up to my eyes the last month or so.

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