Hoover Dam Hairpin

Uploaded: November 27, 2010 08:07:39

Description

The 180-degree bend in the approach road to crossing Hoover Dam. Shot from the new bypass bridge that soars just to the south.
The dam is just barely visible at the top edge of the photo, towards the left, where the "overlook" juts out.
I did not manipulate the roadway in post-processing; the widening/bulging effect is due to my location, and the actual road design.
11/10 Finalist - T&P

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/50 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 17.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Patti Coblentz November 27, 2010

This is remarkable, Chris...fantastic POV...I'm in awe of this spectacular capture!! #1330880

Michelle Alton November 27, 2010

Awesome! I must go back there to see that new bridge. On the bucket list! #9066461

Leslie McLain level-classic November 28, 2010

Terrific capture and perspective. #9067236

Chris Budny level-deluxe November 28, 2010

Thanks alot, folks! #9067604

Richard B. Hallick December 01, 2010

Very dramatric image. I saw the new bridge in October before it opened, and would have loved to be up there for photography. #9073756

Chris Budny level-deluxe December 01, 2010

Thanks, Richard. Last time I was in Vegas, the arch of the bridge was not yet complete. Quite a neat experience to walk across that soaring bridge now! #9073843

Nikki McDonald level-classic December 11, 2010

You probably entered this in T&P but it sure packs a wallop as an EoD entry, too! Great perspective that really gives us a sense of place and terrific lines and shapes that make for aesthetic pleasure. #9092424

Chris Budny level-deluxe December 11, 2010

Thanks, Nikki---will have to keep that in mind for any resubs (yes, it was T&P!) #9092483

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 13, 2010

My favorite Chris, I'm so happy to see this in the awards circle! Congratulations on your finalist!!!! #9096914

Renee Doyle December 13, 2010

Very cool perspective!!! Congratulations again Chris!! #9097439

Patti Coblentz December 13, 2010

Congratulations on this awesome finalist, Chris!! #9097454

Kim Andelkovic December 13, 2010

Awesome POV looks like a new road as it wasn't there last time I was there.....congrats a on a great finalist
:-) #9098094

Susan M. Hembree December 13, 2010

Wow, neat photo, Chris! Congratulations on the finalist! #9100366

Denis Bennett December 14, 2010

CoooL, worthy finalist #9100878

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic December 14, 2010

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #9101093

Chris Budny level-deluxe December 14, 2010

Thank you very much! #9101341

Dr Silly level-classic December 14, 2010

Congrats Chris on this cool Finalist. :O) #9103046

Chris Budny level-deluxe December 14, 2010

Thank you very much, folks! #9103593

paul parent level-deluxe December 14, 2010

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S #9103621

Laura E. Swan level-classic December 14, 2010

So spooky and beautiful and so well done!!!

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-Laura :D #9103667

Datha Y. Thompson December 14, 2010

Congratulations Chris!! :) WTG #9103686

Chuck Bruton level-deluxe December 14, 2010

Great shot, great detail
Congratulations ! #9103905

Katarina Mansson December 15, 2010

Congratulations on all your brilliant finalists this month! This will go on... #9104604

Chris Budny level-deluxe December 15, 2010

Many thanks, everyone! #9104666

Joy Rector December 15, 2010

great shot #9104672

Richard B. Hallick December 15, 2010

Congratulations on the finalist. Well deserved. #9104851

Chris Budny level-deluxe December 15, 2010

Thank you both! #9105057

Merna L. Nobile December 15, 2010

It is my honor to congratulate and celebrate your award for November, 2010. Merna #9106836

Karen E. Baumann December 21, 2010

This is a wonderful perspective image... such great detail and light, too! We were there in the making of the bridge but haven't gone across it, yet! congratulations on your finalist! #9118541

Chris Budny level-deluxe December 21, 2010

Thank you Karen; definitely worth a trip back! #9118855

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