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© 2007
Ed Collacott |
Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol
| "A classic landmark and one of Brunels
masterpieces. I have made many trips to capture this scene but
the elements were never quite right. I always arrive around sunrise
and on this occasion it was high tide. It was a cold Autumn morning
and a mist hung over the river, perfect. Well it would have been
had it not been for a survey vessel which had decided this was
the perfect time to start work on this stretch of the river, I
was fuming ! After what seemed an eternity it moved upstream and
the water gradually became still again. The light was still lovely
but the mist had disappointingly gone. Just as the water returned
to calm and reflections were perfect the vessel returned - snap
- just in the right place below the bridge, brilliant, frustration
averted. When on location we never quite know what to expect -
be prepared - take advantage - always wait, just in case, it would
have been so easy to have left early but patience paid off. " |
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