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Forster-Tuncurry Bridge.

© John Connolly

Forster-Tuncurry Bridge.

Uploaded: June 17, 2013 12:28:06

Description

Captured from the northern end of the bridge, looking back into Forster.
Taken at 2.30 in the afternoon, at 1/100th f14.0 and ISO-400.


Exif: F Number: 14, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: NIKON D90

Comments

John Connolly June 17, 2013

The Story.
When the original towns of Forster and Tuncurry were being built, access across the lakes entrance was a DIY affair. The first recorded public ferry took the form of a row boat, which commenced service around 1890, and was operated by one John Kennewell. There were many different ferry owners, and by 1908 a Charles Wilson won the contract to operate the ferry. He had to supply an oil launch with an engine capacity to carry 20 passengers.
By 1937 the ferry had to be capable of moving 6 cars as well as passengers. In June 1949 a Mr C, Blows and his three sons operated the punt and ferry till July 1959, when the new bridge was completed and opened!
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Tiia Vissak June 17, 2013

great tones, details & perspective! #10736311

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe June 17, 2013

Fantastic pov, light and colors, John. Great info. #10736350

Katherine Kuhn June 17, 2013

Great composition, John! And a good history! #10736357

Robert R. Goodman June 17, 2013

Hi John,Beautiful lake my friend and great info.Excellent capture,I bet the air is always nice and cool around the lake!!! #10736367

Monnie Ryan June 17, 2013

That bridge must have been a welcome addition! Well done, John! #10736443

Colette M. Metcalf June 17, 2013

Great capture, pov, and info!!! #10736466

Terry Cervi level-deluxe June 17, 2013

Very interesting info and a terrific capture, John!! #10736487

Claudia Kuhn level-classic June 17, 2013

Terrific repeating pattern and lines John #10736496

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe June 17, 2013

I'll bet the guy that rowed across the lake was in good shape. Excellent capture of the bridge, John! I like how you captured the clarity of the water. Very well done! #10736514

Patrick Rouzes level-classic June 17, 2013

Awesome clarity, colors, pov, perspective, scene & mood , John! Wonderfully done, my friend!
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Thomas E. Hinds June 17, 2013

Nice leading line, light and clarity, John! Terrific image. #10736542

Carol L. Fowler June 17, 2013

Great POV and comp #10736686

Renee Doyle June 18, 2013

Fantastic comp giving so much depth to this wonderful capture John!! #10736757

Barbara Waldoch June 18, 2013

Beautifully captured, John! #10736805

Avril Young June 18, 2013

stunning capture, the water looks so beautiful ...great depth and clarity...interesting info..Beautiful John #10736854

Paul E. Earl June 18, 2013

I have been over the bridge but not under it. Looks great John! Wonderful image. #10736966

Joy Rector June 18, 2013

beautiful shot #10737039

Nadine A. Lewis June 18, 2013

GREAT capture and POV, John!!! <>< #10737228

John Connolly June 18, 2013

Many thanks for all your kind comments! #10737416

Emile Abbott level-deluxe June 18, 2013

Nice capture and wonderful story, John #10737465

Phyllis A. Houghton June 19, 2013

Great information and POV #10738269

John Connolly June 19, 2013

Thanks a lot Emile and Phyllis! #10738485

Tammy Espino June 20, 2013

Bridges scare me!! A great capture!! #10740133

John Connolly June 21, 2013

Thanks Tammy, this bridge is still a sturdy structure! #10740989

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