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The Singing Bridge

© John Connolly

The Singing Bridge

Uploaded: December 11, 2017 | Entered: December 11, 2017 12:25:47

Description

This bridge crosses the Myall River, and connects Tea Gardens and Hawkes Nest on the mid north coast of NSW. The bridge was opened on the 6th of April, 1974. It replaced a ferry that had been running since 1928, and during the holiday season it was not uncommon to wait for up to 6 hours to cross the river. The bridge got its name from the musical sounds the bridge railings generate during strong south-westerly winds causing the bridge to act as a wind harp. Koalas have been recorded crossing the bridge at night.

Exif: F Number: 4.5, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 13/10 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 1000, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: NIKON D90

Comments

Nancy L. Green level-classic December 11, 2017

I LOVE the POV and the way you composed this John, sounds like quite and experience!! <>< #1700762

Candace M. Cleveland December 11, 2017

Between the great lights and reflections with singing it must be quite a place be see. Beautiful John. #11664158

Gord MacEachern December 11, 2017

Very beautiful image and info John!! #11664171

Shirley D. Freeman December 11, 2017

You really captured this nicely, John! Love the reflections. <>< #11664173

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures December 11, 2017

Love your info on this bridge John and would I love to experience the sound it makes when windy, I will have to add this to my bucket list. Your composition is excellent and I love the reflections, clarity and time of day!! Wonderful image!! #11664182

Chuck Green level-classic December 11, 2017

Gorgeous shot, John! <>< #11664183

Leslie McLain level-classic December 11, 2017

Beautiful capture and reflections, John, and an interesting story as well. #11664202

Ann Coates level-classic December 11, 2017

Beautifully captured John. I love how the koalas have been known to cross it at night. #11664243

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe December 12, 2017

Interesting info on how it got its name. Beautiful pov and capture. Six hours is a long wait. #11664262

Bojan Bencic level-classic December 12, 2017

Great light and perspective, John. Interesting info. #11664289

Martha R. Mazon level-classic December 12, 2017

What a delightful scene and story, John! I love the curved framing and the reflections in the still water. I hope the koalas stay safe while crossing! #11664298

John Connolly December 12, 2017

Thanks for your thoughts on this one they are appreciated! #11664362

Emile Abbott level-deluxe December 12, 2017

Well composed and nice info John. #11664366

Patrick Rouzes level-classic December 12, 2017

Beautiful colors, reflections, comp, perspective & clarity, John! Thanks for the interesting info! #11664409

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic December 12, 2017

Wonderful POV and composition. It's an interesting bridge especially regarding the sound it can create. Love the lights and reflections. #11664479

John Connolly December 13, 2017

Thank you Emile, Patrick and Reynaldo! #11664582

Rudi Reiner level-classic December 13, 2017

Excellent man-made shot John, pov really works! #11664649

John Connolly December 14, 2017

Thanks Rudi! #11664752

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