through the chain link fence
image notes: I shot this photo a few years ago standing on the property surrounding the President Clinton Museum. Since that time, the fence has been removed and the bridge is now part of a walkway connecting the cities of Little Rock and North Little Rock. It spans the Arkansas River providing views from atop the 360-foot lift span, 40 feet above the river. The 17-foot-wide structure was originally constructed in 1899 by the Choctaw and Memphis Railroad and operated by the Union Pacific Railroad. It carried trains across the Arkansas River until 1984 when its active railroad use ended. At some point in time, I plan to walk across this structure and snap some images.
Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind.
— Hawthorne
34 Comments
Uwe
November 8, 2011Great Sherry. I love the perspective and the toning treatment of this interesting subject.
Christopher
November 9, 2011Fantastic shot Sherri–I love your treatment here and the great repeating patterns
Arnd
November 9, 2011Interesting piece of contemporary history.
Fantastic sepia tones and superb perspective!
grapf
November 9, 2011This is a very beautiful old bridge. I like this construction of metal – and your special toned monochrome!
yz
November 9, 2011very well composed shot, love the toning too
Len Saltiel
November 9, 2011Love the tones in the image Sherri. Love the leading line and vanishing point.
yiannis krikis
November 9, 2011excellent scenery, b&w and sepia work
Theys Roland
November 9, 2011Fantastic shot Sherri.
A.Barlow
November 9, 2011That’s a cool shot, looks very lonely.
Bob Towery
November 9, 2011It’s a great “Sherri Image,” to start with. What I particularly like is how the steel looks so strong and tall, and the trestles are just giving way to the punishment of time. Wonderful.
rian
November 9, 2011that sounds like a fine trip.. the view must be nice.. i like how you captured this scene too..
Fritsch
November 10, 2011Sherri, another hypnotoizing frame of yours. Pulling me in & opens my mind to a hundred philosphical approaches all at the same time. And that’s something so special you do to me: Shake me, whirl me, lift me & put me back on my feet. Great!
All the best & safe travels, Fritsch.
Rue Du Lavoir
November 10, 2011Beautiful ambiance. It is reinforced by the monochrome treatment. The textures are superb. A beautiful composition, Sherri.
Marcie
November 11, 2011What a gorgeous old bridge. And I especially love how you’ve tied its history to its current use.
Rob
November 11, 2011Wow, what a grand structure. This would be a fun photo shoot.
Turnbill
November 11, 2011These are always my favorite structures to explore. They are so basically functional – nothing extraneous, every part has a specific job.
fabrizio
November 12, 2011simply breathtaking Sherri…..
Stanisław Drężek Foto'S
November 12, 2011Amazing place and great photo composition, a beautiful shade of sepia. Bravo!!
elaine
November 12, 2011beautiful perspective! reminds me of many movies when someone has to cross the bridge and suddenly a train arrives:)
Frida
November 12, 2011Love the toning and so well composed image. You’re the best Sherri!
rem_la
November 12, 2011superbe perspective !
Kala
November 13, 2011Wonderful perspective, tones, and patterns.
george
November 14, 2011Image-taking beyond the call of duty – it looks pretty unsafe to me – but on the other hand good images often mean taking chances – and this one is well worth it.
Ben
November 15, 2011Beautiful shot! Love the depth in this one!
John Maslowski
November 15, 2011I remember that shot, Sherri. Love these old bridges, excellent perspective, great tones and details!
t. becque
November 16, 2011Really excellent shot. Nice choice of treatment also.
John Prior
November 16, 2011Great bridge, love the iron work, a very nicely composed image.
CrashRyan
November 16, 2011excellent low angle … love the decay … not sure if I would walk over it !
joshi daniel
November 21, 2011great view and nice composition!
Reiner
November 23, 2011Great construction wonderfully captured. Love the treatment in b/w.
noel
November 24, 2011Beautiful perspective in your picture Sherri we feel atmosphere of this place
....peter
November 24, 2011I love your old railroad bridge Sherri…. you have framed it very nicely… i also enjoyed your history about it…. now take a walk down it and post some great shots of the river framed with parts of the uprights….peter:)
Mark
November 25, 2011Love the old world feel of the shot and the tones are great
Pedro Alves
December 14, 2011Very nice work with a very good pov and perspective.
Love the post-production.
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