Crossing Over

by Portia Söderberg

Uploaded 18 Jun 2008 — 89 favorites

© Portia Söderberg

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.

58 responses

  • Frederic Frognier

    Frederic Frognier   gave props (18 Jun 2008):

    Fabuloius perspective and point of view!

  • Robin Smith

    Robin Smith gave props (18 Jun 2008):

    very cool shot!

  • Andrew Lorimer

    Andrew Lorimer (Deleted) gave props (18 Jun 2008):

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

  • Anne Mcginn

    Anne Mcginn gave props (18 Jun 2008):

    very beautiful, Portia

  • David Bowden

    David Bowden   gave props (18 Jun 2008):

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

  • Gustavo Boyzo

    Gustavo Boyzo gave props (19 Jun 2008):

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

  • Sebastian

    Sebastian gave props (19 Jun 2008):

    amazing shot!

  • Hector rtiz

    Hector rtiz   gave props (19 Jun 2008):

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

  • Virginie Maillard

    Virginie Maillard   said (19 Jun 2008):

    Wonderful Portia! ( as usual!)

  • Pilar Coll i Gatells

    Pilar Coll i Gatells   said (19 Jun 2008):

    Fantàstic!

  • Carlos Aviles

    Carlos Aviles gave props (19 Jun 2008):

    Very good!

  • Farras Abdelnour

    Farras Abdelnour gave props (19 Jun 2008):

    Nice sense of depth and mood

  • peggy gardner

    peggy gardner gave props (19 Jun 2008):

    very nice series. I love this shot

  • John Linton

    John Linton gave props (19 Jun 2008):

    After you.

  • Simon Le

    Simon Le gave props (19 Jun 2008):

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

  • Amanda Means

    Amanda Means gave props (19 Jun 2008):

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

  • Laurie Search

    Laurie Search gave props (19 Jun 2008):

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

  • Johan Hendrikse

    Johan Hendrikse said (19 Jun 2008):

    fantastic perspecitve and bw! great shot!

  • David Swatton

    David Swatton said (19 Jun 2008):

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

  • Chris Whitney

    Chris Whitney said (19 Jun 2008):

    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

    Yasmina Baggili   gave props (19 Jun 2008):

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

  • Portia Söderberg

    Portia Söderberg said (19 Jun 2008):

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

  • Jean Pierre Vacherot

    Jean Pierre Vacherot   gave props (19 Jun 2008):

    Wonderful atmosphere with this amazing sky

  • Laura Hartley

    Laura Hartley gave props (19 Jun 2008):

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

  • Jim Glass

    Jim Glass gave props (19 Jun 2008):

    Nice perspective... good eye

  • J. Harris Blacklist

    J. Harris Blacklist   gave props (19 Jun 2008):

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

  • J. Harris Blacklist

    J. Harris Blacklist   gave props (19 Jun 2008):

    Incredibly Symbolic Photograph....

  • Rachel Mckinnie

    Rachel Mckinnie gave props (20 Jun 2008):

    Holy cow! This is freakin' awesome Portia!

  • Nelson Campbell

    Nelson Campbell   gave props (20 Jun 2008):

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

  • Eric Finster

    Eric Finster gave props (20 Jun 2008):

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

  • Paul G. Swanson

    Paul G. Swanson gave props (20 Jun 2008):

    love the vanishing points and an excellent mood.

  • David Fullman

    David Fullman   gave props (20 Jun 2008):

    You are very good great shot

  • David Fullman

    David Fullman   gave props (20 Jun 2008):

    You are very good great shot

  • Wes Toole

    Wes Toole gave props (20 Jun 2008):

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

  • jan cain

    jan cain gave props (21 Jun 2008):

    bravo!

  • Virginie Maillard

    Virginie Maillard   said (23 Jun 2008):

    Thanks for you invitation to travel in your country!

  • Christopher Long

    Christopher Long gave props (23 Jun 2008):

    Absolutely beautifully done!

  • Michel Vaque

    Michel Vaque gave props (23 Jun 2008):

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

  • Joe Lowe

    Joe Lowe gave props (23 Jun 2008):

    great shot

  • Susan Corsetti

    Susan Corsetti gave props (24 Jun 2008):

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

  • Christophe Le Canne

    Christophe Le Canne gave props (24 Jun 2008):

    Dramatic ! the door into the Ocean..

  • Steve Hogle

    Steve Hogle gave props (24 Jun 2008):

    Incrediable... love that POV

  • Kiwi ana

    Kiwi ana gave props (25 Jun 2008):

    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

    Christopher Smith   gave props (25 Jun 2008):

    Love this, really great work.

  • Logan Elward

    Logan Elward said (30 Jun 2008):

    i LOVE this. black and white is priceless.

  • Sherry Brukbacher

    Sherry Brukbacher said (30 Jun 2008):

    just love this!!!

  • Mandi Nikole

    Mandi Nikole gave props (1 Jul 2008):

    beautiful photo.

  • Natalie S

    Natalie S   gave props (2 Jul 2008):

    Fantastic perspective - wonderul B&W

  • adniloj

    adniloj   gave props (4 Jul 2008):

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

  • Rosanne D.

    Rosanne D. gave props (4 Jul 2008):

    Nice!

  • Courtney Brown

    Courtney Brown gave props (5 Jul 2008):

    Again, another amazing shot!

  • Todd Chonody

    Todd Chonody   gave props (6 Jul 2008):

    Beautiful photo...

  • David Rocaberti

    David Rocaberti gave props (11 Jul 2008):

    Very cool!

  • Daniel Martinez

    Daniel Martinez said (17 Jul 2008):

    Great, great image!

  • Tim Foltz

    Tim Foltz gave props (29 Jul 2008):

    Awesome!

  • Portia Söderberg

    Portia Söderberg said (29 Jul 2008):

    Thanks all for viewing and leaving comments. Much appreciated!

  • Bonnie Blanton

    Bonnie Blanton gave props (25 Aug 2008):

    Gorgeous shot!

  • Mig

    Mig   said (24 Sep 2008):

    an artist in every sense!

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