Lookin' Up ....

[Chewys Dad]

Hello Hayward! You controlled the exposure very well to not lose the focus and hilites beyond the shadow of the bridge. Great composition and DOF my Friend! as others have said, the B & W conversion works well here.
Thanks for sharing this
Michael

[Bernzfotos]

Well done Hayward - I really like this image in B&W. You have done well here. Cheers, Bernz

[billmac57]

This is one of those pictures that you have to look at for a while to take in everything that is in there. The lines and the angles that form all these shapes, I love it

[Fred flyfisher]

Nice job on the conversion Hayward. Love the angle of the shot too.

[jack russell]

Nice job on both the photo and the B&W conversion ..

[Hayward Taylor]

Originally Posted by pjflan7

A moveable bridge? hmm.... I like this shot and it works very well in black and white. It accentuates all of the lines and curves that are found throughout the frame lending an architectural feel to the shot

Originally Posted by dizwold

Holy moses hayward why your first? This a great conversion go and do some more and put them on here thats an order lol!!
Thanks for this i enjoyed it, great subjsect matter -love the glipse of people too!! plus the light and shade
mike

Originally Posted by jakethepig

This is a great capture Hayward my friend. I like the way that you go from dark to light and still keep the amazing detail under and outside the bridge. The black and white conversion works so well with this stunning image. Thank you for the lesson Hayward.

Dave.

Originally Posted by fstopMike

Hayward, I like the lines and patterns you have in this image and they are everywhere and complement each other. This is an excellent image for a black and white treatment.

Originally Posted by Jamfke

Superb work Hayward. You composed the shot exquisitely, and your conversion is excellent.

Originally Posted by tycooder

Very cool shot Hayward I like the lighting and the silluetting of the people and the water arch framing the people . Well done

Originally Posted by sheldonc

great shot Haywood and i'm sure your interpretation in B&W has made it a much more interesting image

Thank you all for the encouraging comments .. I held back in b&w conversion because I believe only certain subjects should be converted .. and Patrick - I think they're also called draw bridges .. I appreciate all your kind comments

[Hayward Taylor]

Originally Posted by PrimeTime

Nice sharp image hayward. You did a great job on the b&w conversion, you should do more.

Originally Posted by plangereis

I love the perspective of this shot, Hayward. The b&W conversion is also very nicely done, and, like some of the other posters mentioned, it accentuates the leading lines in this photo. Thanks for posting this one.

Originally Posted by Chewys Dad

Hello Hayward! You controlled the exposure very well to not lose the focus and hilites beyond the shadow of the bridge. Great composition and DOF my Friend! as others have said, the B & W conversion works well here.
Thanks for sharing this
Michael

Originally Posted by Bernzfotos

Well done Hayward - I really like this image in B&W. You have done well here. Cheers, Bernz

Originally Posted by billmac57

This is one of those pictures that you have to look at for a while to take in everything that is in there. The lines and the angles that form all these shapes, I love it

Originally Posted by Fred flyfisher

Nice job on the conversion Hayward. Love the angle of the shot too.

Originally Posted by jack russell

Nice job on both the photo and the B&W conversion ..

Thank you all for the kind and encouraging comments .. I appreciate them all very much

[Vinam]

Well for a rookie B&W guy ( which is funny, because you used to have a black and white TV ) it's exceptional ,, very deep and rich contrast.. wonderful lines, shapes and curves.. very interesting structure.

but I specially like the fire Hose shooting the arching stream out into the river in the background.. it adds some movement and is only apparent when you follow the river thru the photo.. For a first time Converting this is terrific !!

Vin

[kxvet]

Hayward, beautiful job. You have such a great balance with the light. Great exposure control. I really love this photo...from the contrast to the composition. Well done!

[Dragon]

Nice shot Hayward ! Lots of good lines to look at .
Thanks for sharing.