Hoover Dam Hairpin
Uploaded: November 27, 2010 08:07:39
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
Patti Coblentz November 27, 2010
This is remarkable, Chris...fantastic POV...I'm in awe of this spectacular capture!! #1330880Michelle Alton November 27, 2010
Awesome! I must go back there to see that new bridge. On the bucket list! #9066461Leslie McLain November 28, 2010
Terrific capture and perspective. #9067236Chris Budny November 28, 2010
Thanks alot, folks! #9067604Richard 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. #9073756Chris Budny 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! #9073843Nikki McDonald 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. #9092424Chris Budny December 11, 2010
Thanks, Nikki---will have to keep that in mind for any resubs (yes, it was T&P!) #9092483Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 13, 2010
My favorite Chris, I'm so happy to see this in the awards circle! Congratulations on your finalist!!!! #9096914Renee Doyle December 13, 2010
Very cool perspective!!! Congratulations again Chris!! #9097439Patti Coblentz December 13, 2010
Congratulations on this awesome finalist, Chris!! #9097454Kim 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 finalistSusan M. Hembree December 13, 2010
Wow, neat photo, Chris! Congratulations on the finalist! #9100366Denis Bennett December 14, 2010
CoooL, worthy finalist #9100878Nancyj E. Hovey December 14, 2010
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N SChris Budny December 14, 2010
Thank you very much! #9101341Dr Silly December 14, 2010
Congrats Chris on this cool Finalist. :O) #9103046Chris Budny December 14, 2010
Thank you very much, folks! #9103593paul parent December 14, 2010
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S #9103621Laura E. Swan December 14, 2010
So spooky and beautiful and so well done!!!-Laura :D #9103667
Datha Y. Thompson December 14, 2010
Congratulations Chris!! :) WTG #9103686Chuck Bruton December 14, 2010
Great shot, great detailKatarina Mansson December 15, 2010
Congratulations on all your brilliant finalists this month! This will go on... #9104604Chris Budny December 15, 2010
Many thanks, everyone! #9104666Joy Rector December 15, 2010
great shot #9104672Richard B. Hallick December 15, 2010
Congratulations on the finalist. Well deserved. #9104851Chris Budny December 15, 2010
Thank you both! #9105057Merna L. Nobile December 15, 2010
It is my honor to congratulate and celebrate your award for November, 2010. Merna #9106836Karen 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! #9118541Chris Budny December 21, 2010
Thank you Karen; definitely worth a trip back! #9118855Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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