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The Bridge

Mission Statement:
To document the city in an attempt to inspire an appreciation and understanding of the uniqueness of Detroit, her buildings, and her people.

Speramus meliora; resurget cineribus.
We hope for better things; it will arise from the ashes.

http://www.ralphjones313.com/

Chris Pereira from San Jose, CA, United States

i like the way the bridge appears to be sitting atop the trees :) great use of trees for framing.

19 Oct 2009 5:05am

Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France

Very nice in B&W

19 Oct 2009 6:48am

fabrizio from rome, Italy

very very nice black and white

19 Oct 2009 7:39am

Mathilde Collot from Fontainebleau, France

Superb ambience with this beautiful N/B

19 Oct 2009 11:08am

k@ from Paris, France

The first bridge of vegetation here to be crossed is marvelous ! And then the real one in its lace-like structures, and then the sky... A bird vision ready to fly away... Love that sensation of great freedom the gray does not affect but enhances ~ thks*

19 Oct 2009 11:26am

willow from Chelsea, United States

Nicely done in B&W! And, yes, it is hard to be a fan in Michigan (from your comment the other day). At least we've won one...

19 Oct 2009 12:15pm

Mountain Thunder from London, United Kingdom

Thanks for visiting & commenting so often - Keep on Shootin' - LPH

19 Oct 2009 12:18pm

JoeB from Brampton, Canada

The mixing of nature and man made, and the bridge slightly in the middle.

19 Oct 2009 1:45pm

Tracy from La Selva Beach, United States

Wonderful!!! I love the juxtaposition of the plants and sky against the bridge- Plus that sky is awesome!

19 Oct 2009 1:53pm

Reno from Madrid, Spain

Good ambiance with this sky, industrial bridge and nature. Only I find that is more clasical in relation with what you use to do...

19 Oct 2009 2:35pm

@Reno: Very interesting, I will have to think about your comments. I have been accused of loosing my edge of late. Stay tuned...

mirela from brighton, United States

great choice of b&w, it looks terrific!

19 Oct 2009 2:49pm

Fusao from Tokyo, Japan

nice contrast between black bridge and gray sky.
grass in front makes spiritual mood.

19 Oct 2009 3:11pm

MARIANA from Waterloo, Canada

Beautiful shot . Great BW processing ! Love foreground especially !

19 Oct 2009 3:34pm

Onlymehdi from Wayne, United States

a beauty

19 Oct 2009 3:56pm

Amanda from Jersey City, United States

Looks like the calm before the storm.

19 Oct 2009 4:40pm

Lydie et Roland from France

Très joli ce pont noyé dans la végétation sous un ciel menaçant.

19 Oct 2009 6:40pm

Bishop from Houston, United States

Nicely toned B&W! :)

19 Oct 2009 7:23pm

warnesworld from Norwich, United Kingdom

Lovely shot!

19 Oct 2009 7:44pm

Albert from Hamburg, Germany

Nice BW photo! I like the contrasts in the sky and the feeling of dense vegetation in the foreground!

19 Oct 2009 7:48pm

Stu from Kyoto, Japan

Ahh....now this is a very satisfying shot. Beautifully done Ralph.

19 Oct 2009 8:26pm

Steven from Chicagoland, United States

A great composition here incorporating the landscape with the bridge. THe B&W treatment really makes the bridge standout amongst its surrounding.

19 Oct 2009 8:55pm

Reno from Madrid, Spain

I had to take my english wordreference to be sure that I understood what you wrote (and I'm still not)! Well, I think in photography or in other form of expression, It depends on your moment: "I'm not nobody" to tell you how, and what ; I like to tell me impresion and just wanted so :). This one is a good and "tuned" picture, just diferent from your personal line.

19 Oct 2009 10:49pm

@Reno: Gracias Reno, el cambio es bueno

Dawn from Maryland, United States

Very nice composition and this looks perfect in B&W! : )

19 Oct 2009 11:22pm

Dinah Oude-Reimerink from Detroit, United States

All your work speaks, the terms very gentle, the tone optimistic. Even when the worst is manifest by people, your perspective whispers redemption, even if obscured in the moment. This one strikes me differently. In it I see the forgotten unkept side of Detroit, lost in corruption, fleeced, weed-choked, but maybe that is MY perspective. I'll keep looking and strain my ears to hear the whisper. Love your work.

20 Oct 2009 2:12am

@Dinah Oude-Reimerink: Thank you Dinah, your comments mean a lot to me.

Dulcie from Danville, CA, United States

The Bridge, the Clouds and the Fields: I am struck by the way they all work together.
A lovely study.

20 Oct 2009 4:53am

bekkah from Pennsylvania, United States

excellent b&w!!

20 Oct 2009 12:12pm

bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada

Nice shot! Your point of view is excellent, the bridge tucked away in the tall grasses like that!

20 Oct 2009 2:28pm

e11even from eleven, United States

AHH. tre' spectacular

20 Oct 2009 9:31pm

Tomix from landerneau, France

very nice shot...quiet .

20 Oct 2009 10:31pm

Dave MacIntyre from Toronto, Canada

Beautifully framed!

22 Oct 2009 1:49am