Under the Bridge by andycoleborn

Under the Bridge

I cross the QEII bridge maybe 3 or 4 times a month and ever since starting this project, I've wanted to stop off and take this shot. I have previously uploaded images taken whilst driving over it and from a fair distance away, but never from this angle before.

This is taken from Kent, on the south of the river looking north. I'd been to Bluewater shopping centre and whilst driving home, I thought I would see if I could get close to the bridge. My route took me through an industrial park then not being able to drive any further, I walked the rest of the way - this was as close as I could get.

It was grey and drizzly all day but thankfully cleared up as the sun set.

Other than a quick trip out and this snap, I had a waste of a day waiting in for a plumber. I'd booked a 8am-noon slot.. He turns up at 2:30pm!! If I wanted an afternoon appointment... I'd have made one...
Ah, lovely, Andy :)
March 30th, 2011  
Wonderful perspective!
March 30th, 2011  
Gorgeous shot! Love the sky colors accenting the bridge!
March 30th, 2011  
Well worth stopping Andy. Great shot!
March 30th, 2011  
Excellent shot, beautiful skies.
March 30th, 2011  
This is lovely
March 30th, 2011  
Thanks for taking the time!!
March 30th, 2011  
This really works.
March 30th, 2011  
Great shot,Andy.
March 30th, 2011  
WOw - I never woudl've knwo this was the QEII - superb angle if it - great stop off!! well worth it I reckon!
March 30th, 2011  
Great shot Andy. Love that blue sky you've got there too.
March 30th, 2011  
Andy a great shot, showing how magnificent the bridge is. Loce the contours of the bridge. What's the bit of red in the left hand corner ?
March 30th, 2011  
thanks guys.. @phil_howcroft well spotted :-).. that's a container ship heading out to the North Sea
March 30th, 2011  
Great shot, I hate this bridge, it scares me when I drive over it!
March 30th, 2011  
cool - my husband has wanted me to shoot this for ages but we have not worked out how to get close enough yet :)
March 30th, 2011  
Great shot - love the sharpness of the silhouette and the colours in the sky - I think it's a splendid bridge.
March 30th, 2011  
good thing you did...splendid job Andy
March 30th, 2011  
wonderful shot, I love the sky and silhouette
March 30th, 2011  
Great bridge shot, glad the weather cleared and gave you this super sky. I'm forever trying to find a good vantage point for something large like a bridge that I see all the time, they are amazingly hard to find. Good job finding this one.
March 30th, 2011  
Wow! I really like this shot...the perspective is perfect.
March 30th, 2011  
I love the lines of this bridge. The colors are spectacular, too.
March 31st, 2011  
Great shot. Loving the tones.
March 31st, 2011  
Picture perfect....it just doesn't get much better than this! Beautiful shot!
March 31st, 2011  
The colors are beautiful & the lines of the bridge amazing. A fav
March 31st, 2011  
Love it!
March 31st, 2011  
Great shot!
March 31st, 2011  
good work andy c!
April 1st, 2011  
worth the effort!
April 2nd, 2011  
wonderful Andy, fabulous composition and perfect timing for gorgeous colors
April 4th, 2011  
Wow, incredible. :) Great perspective.
April 5th, 2011  
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