Quayside in Mono III, a photo from Tyne and Wear, England

Photographer's Note

Third and last image in my short Quayside in Mono series. This shot taken from the Newcastle side of the river, shows all the famous bridges crossing the tyne. The closest the Millennium Bridge and in the distance the Tyne and High Level bridges. I converted this to mono in photoshop using the channel mixer. To get this shot i had use a nearby boat jetty to get further out into the river as to not get too much of the railings down the side of the quayside in the shot. Third in the series hope youve enjoyed viewing the stunning newcastle/gateshead quayside!

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picardo (2459) 2006-01-06 14:01

I saw the others two pictures and with this one makes a set of pictures that's are really fantastic!!!!. The light, the reflect on the water and the structures are amazing!. A like the touch of the moon. How do you make the picture looks so sharp ?
Really Great!
Cheers

MOULIGVC (371) 2006-01-06 14:18

Hi Nick,

Excellent b/w picture of Quayside in Mono III

chandra

sebautourdumond (3108) 2006-01-06 14:59

Hi Nick,
Very graphic image, I like it. Great job with beautiful composition.
Bye
Seb

Philippe (11836) 2006-01-06 15:20

Hi, Nick. A vceru weel composed night shot. The arch and its reflection occupy the greatest part of the image and form a fantastic diagonal. the perspective is very good with the railing and the row of lights on the right leading the eye to the background. The aperture you have chosen gives the starlike lights, which I like very much.

JanArie (657) 2006-01-06 15:21

Hello Nick
What a great and beautiful photo. This is a really good photo in b/w.
Its a photo were you have to look very good how the lines are running because of the mirroring. So I keeps looking at this photo, just beautiful.

Very well done!
Greetings Jan-arie

Ann75 (0) 2006-01-06 16:01

Hello Nick,

Amazing photo! I love the reflection in the water very much. The choise of this scene is black and white is also great. You have captured the evening mood very good in this photo. Great composition and a very sharp photo!

Take care,
Ann

donluicu (24741) 2006-01-06 17:29

Wow Nick
in this picture, i like:
- the extreme sharpness
- the compo,
- te place..
i like less:
- may be the moon..

bravo
loic

Fixfocus (9385) 2006-01-06 17:37

Hi Nick,
Excellent composition and an amazing nightshot with perfect exposure control.I like the perspepective and the graphic appeal.
I could not resist from doing a Workshop,hope you forgive me ;-)
Have a nice weekend,
Hermann

[workshop] [compare] +

melody_garden (170) 2006-01-06 18:03

Impressive shot. Well done B&W. So does the contrast between illuminations and shadows. Railings and lamp-posts are of fulfilled perspective. Nice POV and DOF! Also like the formation of night sky.
However the reflection on the water surface is slightly blurred. Afterall itґs a good photo.
TFS and regards,
Mi

robiuk (10807) 2006-01-06 18:40

Very, very interesting shot, Nick. I quite like it, honestly!
The b/w is rendered well and the subject is shown from an excellent POV.
The only thing that bothers me here is that the shot appears to be tilted (with an accent on 'appears'!).

vapours (8264) 2006-01-06 20:16

Fantastic shot. Love the sharpness of the shot and good work with the black and white to bring out a different feel.

Cormac (26565) 2006-01-06 21:44

Another excellent shot of this bridge! The black & white conversion is well done, giving a lot of contrast and detail. The perfectly symmetrical arch and reflection is wonderful, and the combination of curves and lines is entrancing. I can't decide if it would be better with the street light on the right cropped out, but there is no doubt that this is a superb shot!

johnhopkins (866) 2006-01-06 22:56

Simply beautiful shot with gorgeous curves and reflections. The star effect around the lights is also very nice.

CaptainJack (0) 2006-01-07 2:36

Hello Nick, love the fine play between the light and shadows throughout this composition! The reflected archway in the water gives the impression this is the gapping jaw of an oncoming shark about to devour its prey, with the wires forming the ferocious teeth! Also like how you included the railing next to the road as it gives it a wonderful sense of depth. TFS!

jeffchaill (445) 2006-01-07 7:08

excelent travail, pour cette photo en N et B. nettetй de la prise de vue et composition interessante.
Very good work T S
JEFF

Toonboy (2539) 2006-01-07 10:57

Excellent series Nick this one being my FAV

Regards Ken

yalin (304) 2006-02-23 15:14

What a perfect reflection. (Which side is real:) It is very good decision to make it B & W. Congratulations.

craiggc (2509) 2006-04-04 13:46

Hi Nick,

This is a much photographed view now due to the Millenium Bridge. This is an excellent example.

Your use of the Channel Mixer has been very good, but your composition is what makes it!

Cheers
Craig

DLM (6479) 2006-04-09 6:00

Stunning work Nick,
TFS
Dave.

HIRAKZ (168) 2006-04-19 14:27

JUST AWESOME, 10/10
Great Work
Thanks for Sharing.
God Bless,
HIRAK

abulafia (4900) 2006-06-14 4:48

Hi Nick
i just love this bridge!
I tried to make a similar shot a few years back, but i didnt bring my tripod, and everything was blurred.
But you succeeded nicely, and the B+W choice is working miracles.
TFS
Harry

AgaA (2636) 2006-07-03 3:50

Excellent series :)

fjufju (335) 2007-01-26 17:53

Hi Nick,
the perfect choice of B&W photo here. Excellent.
Regards,
Jan

peterarris (19) 2008-05-31 13:28

yes those railings can be a pain youve captured this fantastically well done