Crossing Over

By Portia Söderberg

On 18 June 2008

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Crossing Over

Crossing over to the other side.

Only two people at a time were allowed to walk along this worn down bridge. There was a line of at least 20 anxious tourists on either side, each impatiently waiting for their turn.

- Point Bonita Lighthouse, CA

In the To the Lighthouse photo essay.

59 Responses

  • Frederic Frognier

    On 18 June 2008 Frederic Frognier gave props:

    Fabuloius perspective and point of view!

  • Robin Smith

    On 18 June 2008 Robin Smith gave props:

    very cool shot!

  • Andrew Lorimer

    On 18 June 2008 Andrew Lorimer gave props:

    Amazing B@W !!! A very dream like feel to it. Great capture

  • Anne Mcginn

    On 18 June 2008 Anne Mcginn gave props:

    very beautiful, Portia

  • Dave Bowden

    On 18 June 2008 Dave Bowden gave props:

    This is a great image. The composition and perspective are fantastic. The tones are great. All around a really good shot.

  • Gustavo Boyzo

    On 19 June 2008 Gustavo Boyzo gave props:

    I love you're black and white photography. You are good!!!

  • Sebastian

    On 19 June 2008 Sebastian gave props:

    amazing shot!

  • *hector* Ortiz

    On 19 June 2008 *hector* Ortiz gave props:

    it looks a long walk... well done...sis

  • Virginie M

    On 19 June 2008 Virginie M said:

    Wonderful Portia! ( as usual!)

  • Pilar Coll I Gatells

    On 19 June 2008 Pilar Coll I Gatells said:

    Fantàstic!

  • Bob Brussack

    On 19 June 2008 Bob Brussack said:

    Wonderfully done, of course. And teaches me something. I would have been inclined to try very hard to put the vanishing point precisely in the middle of the frame. I think your choice makes at least as much sense, because you still have the symmetry of the bridge, but the off-center vanishing point creates a pleasant tension. Also, the formlessness of the clouds contrasts nicely with the discipline of the bridge.

  • Carlos Aviles

    On 19 June 2008 Carlos Aviles gave props:

    Very good!

  • Farras Abdelnour

    On 19 June 2008 Farras Abdelnour gave props:

    Nice sense of depth and mood

  • Peggy Gardner

    On 19 June 2008 Peggy Gardner gave props:

    very nice series. I love this shot

  • John Linton

    On 19 June 2008 John Linton gave props:

    After you.

  • Simon Le

    On 19 June 2008 Simon Le gave props:

    My eyes keep following into the path... Amazing perspective shot Portia! Love the lighting & tone. Awesome capture.

  • Amanda Means

    On 19 June 2008 Amanda Means gave props:

    Yes!!! Love the B&W!!!

  • Laurie Search

    On 19 June 2008 Laurie Search gave props:

    Portia, this is gorgeous!!! What an awesome compo and perspective!!

  • Johan Hendrikse

    On 19 June 2008 Johan Hendrikse said:

    fantastic perspecitve and bw! great shot!

  • David Swatton

    On 19 June 2008 David Swatton said:

    Great shot - the light is lovely and the dof control excellent

  • Chris Whitney

    On 19 June 2008 Chris Whitney said:

    I malways look forward to your next post Portia. The details in the boards really embraces the feeling of walking carefully along this bridge to discover what lies on the other side.

  • Yasmina Baggili

    On 19 June 2008 Yasmina Baggili gave props:

    I would have waited for sure! Amazing place, perfect shot. Thanks Portia!!

  • Portia Söderberg

    On 19 June 2008 Portia Söderberg said:

    More thanks Johan, David, Chris and Yasmina for your comments. Much appreciated!

  • Jean Pierre Vacherot

    On 19 June 2008 Jean Pierre Vacherot gave props:

    Wonderful atmosphere with this amazing sky

  • Laura Hartley

    On 19 June 2008 Laura Hartley gave props:

    Excelletn chiaroscuro - wonderful, Portia - love the story, as well! GREAT work!

  • Jim Glass

    On 19 June 2008 Jim Glass gave props:

    Nice perspective... good eye

  • J. Blacklist

    On 19 June 2008 J. Blacklist gave props:

    I really like the light shafts coming through the cloud as if you really were 'Crossing Over' with a treacherous path ahead.

  • J. Blacklist

    On 19 June 2008 J. Blacklist gave props:

    Incredibly Symbolic Photograph....

  • Rachel Mckinnie

    On 20 June 2008 Rachel Mckinnie gave props:

    Holy cow! This is freakin' awesome Portia!

  • Nelson Campbell

    On 20 June 2008 Nelson Campbell gave props:

    Oh my gosh Portia, this is really wonderful - I love it...

  • Eric Finster

    On 20 June 2008 Eric Finster gave props:

    Great scheme, walkway, clouds...Black and White, Perfect!

  • Paul G. Swanson

    On 20 June 2008 Paul G. Swanson gave props:

    love the vanishing points and an excellent mood.

  • David Fullman

    On 20 June 2008 David Fullman gave props:

    You are very good great shot

  • David Fullman

    On 20 June 2008 David Fullman gave props:

    You are very good great shot

  • Wes Toole

    On 20 June 2008 Wes Toole gave props:

    Awesome shot! I love how the pier and the cloud both lead the eye to the center. Well done indeed!!

  • Jan Cain

    On 21 June 2008 Jan Cain gave props:

    bravo!

  • Virginie M

    On 23 June 2008 Virginie M said:

    Thanks for you invitation to travel in your country!

  • Christopher Long

    On 23 June 2008 Christopher Long gave props:

    Absolutely beautifully done!

  • Michel Vaque

    On 23 June 2008 Michel Vaque gave props:

    love the symetry and b&w ...very well done,as usual,portia !

  • Joe Lowe

    On 23 June 2008 Joe Lowe gave props:

    great shot

  • Susan Corsetti

    On 24 June 2008 Susan Corsetti gave props:

    What a great shot. As many have already said great pov,lines and lighting. Just great work here

  • Christophe Le Canne

    On 24 June 2008 Christophe Le Canne gave props:

    Dramatic ! the door into the Ocean..

  • Steve Hogle

    On 24 June 2008 Steve Hogle gave props:

    Incrediable... love that POV

  • Kiwi ana

    On 25 June 2008 Kiwi ana gave props:

    Someone used the word tension, I think it really encapsulates this image, Portia. It's the energy in the waves, the brightness in the light from the couds but the darkness in the horizon. It feels like a walk of fear for safety and the destination is safety central. Well done

  • Christopher Smith

    On 25 June 2008 Christopher Smith gave props:

    Love this, really great work.

  • Logan Elward

    On 30 June 2008 Logan Elward said:

    i LOVE this. black and white is priceless.

  • Sherry Brukbacher

    On 30 June 2008 Sherry Brukbacher said:

    just love this!!!

  • Mandi Nikole

    On 1 July 2008 Mandi Nikole gave props:

    beautiful photo.

  • Natalie S

    On 2 July 2008 Natalie S gave props:

    Fantastic perspective - wonderul B&W

  • Joli B

    On 4 July 2008 Joli B gave props:

    This is so beautiful Portia; the intensity & contrast amazing; another gorgeous one for your collection

  • Rosanne D.

    On 4 July 2008 Rosanne D. gave props:

    Nice!

  • Courtney Brown

    On 5 July 2008 Courtney Brown gave props:

    Again, another amazing shot!

  • Todd Chonody

    On 6 July 2008 Todd Chonody gave props:

    Beautiful photo...

  • Darren C.

    On 8 July 2008 Darren C. said:

    Love the lines and the contrast. Nice!

  • David Rocaberti

    On 11 July 2008 David Rocaberti gave props:

    Very cool!

  • Daniel Martinez

    On 17 July 2008 Daniel Martinez said:

    Great, great image!

  • Tim Foltz

    On 29 July 2008 Tim Foltz gave props:

    Awesome!

  • Portia Söderberg

    On 29 July 2008 Portia Söderberg said:

    Thanks all for viewing and leaving comments. Much appreciated!

  • Bonnie Blanton

    On 25 August 2008 Bonnie Blanton gave props:

    Gorgeous shot!

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