Comments on: Forth Rail Bridge http://www.davidairey.com/forth-rail-bridge/ David is a graphic designer passionate about brand identity. Here's his portfolio and a wonderful community of 100K+ designers subscribed to his blog. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:53:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Mark McCorkell http://www.davidairey.com/forth-rail-bridge/comment-page-1/#comment-128953 Mark McCorkell Sun, 25 Apr 2010 19:36:41 +0000 http://www.davidairey.com/?p=1005#comment-128953 That's a really nice shot there, David! When I was younger I used to love taking photos, and dabbled a bit when at University. But... I never really got myself a good enough camera to get properly immersed in photography - I would LOVE to though. I might take it up again - could be a good way to pry me away from my mac! That’s a really nice shot there, David!

When I was younger I used to love taking photos, and dabbled a bit when at University. But… I never really got myself a good enough camera to get properly immersed in photography – I would LOVE to though.

I might take it up again – could be a good way to pry me away from my mac!

]]> By: Derek Matyas http://www.davidairey.com/forth-rail-bridge/comment-page-1/#comment-128650 Derek Matyas Thu, 15 Apr 2010 21:32:26 +0000 http://www.davidairey.com/?p=1005#comment-128650 I LOVE this bridge - it's one of my all time favorite large structures. (We also just studied it in my class the other week!) I'm kicking myself for not making a trip to see it during our vacation to England a few years back - next time... I also love my D5000 - it is my first DSLR, and I've had a great time with it - I got the kit lens and a cheap 70-300 telephoto. I love the zoom for railroad and architectural shots. I also thought the lcd was gimmicky at first, but have found it great for shooting at awkward angles, and excellent for shooting candid portraits - flip it out horizontally and shoot from the hip and you won't distract your subject as much. I LOVE this bridge – it’s one of my all time favorite large structures. (We also just studied it in my class the other week!) I’m kicking myself for not making a trip to see it during our vacation to England a few years back – next time…

I also love my D5000 – it is my first DSLR, and I’ve had a great time with it – I got the kit lens and a cheap 70-300 telephoto. I love the zoom for railroad and architectural shots. I also thought the lcd was gimmicky at first, but have found it great for shooting at awkward angles, and excellent for shooting candid portraits – flip it out horizontally and shoot from the hip and you won’t distract your subject as much.

]]> By: Graeme http://www.davidairey.com/forth-rail-bridge/comment-page-1/#comment-128640 Graeme Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:45:33 +0000 http://www.davidairey.com/?p=1005#comment-128640 Amazing shot David, it shows exactly the construction that went into a brilliant piece of engineering. Well done. Best wishes Graeme Amazing shot David, it shows exactly the construction that went into a brilliant piece of engineering. Well done.

Best wishes
Graeme

]]> By: Chris http://www.davidairey.com/forth-rail-bridge/comment-page-1/#comment-128623 Chris Wed, 14 Apr 2010 01:09:42 +0000 http://www.davidairey.com/?p=1005#comment-128623 What a great story behind the bridge and what a great shot. Black and white seems to bring out the massiveness of the structure. What a great story behind the bridge and what a great shot. Black and white seems to bring out the massiveness of the structure.

]]> By: LaurenMarie - Creative Curio http://www.davidairey.com/forth-rail-bridge/comment-page-1/#comment-128614 LaurenMarie - Creative Curio Tue, 13 Apr 2010 17:23:58 +0000 http://www.davidairey.com/?p=1005#comment-128614 My very first digital camera was the Canon G3. It was (is!) a great camera. Shots are clear, colors are beautiful and accurate. After I got my D40 for Christmas, I gave that one to my mom. I also have a Canon Pro1, which I just don't use much now that I have the D40 (also my first DSLR, I have a 18-55 and a 55-200 lens). Of course the D40 being a DSLR takes better shots. The focus is much more accurate, the shots are clearer, color is nearly perfect even on auto white balance (I always had to change the WB on my Canons because auto was crummy). I also bought a hot shoe flash, which was a really great investment. The SB400, if you're interested. I paid $95 USD for a refurbished one, but they regularly go for $130. A great deal either way in my opinion. A side-by-side of the on-board and hot shoe flashes http://tinyurl.com/y65jxa6 My very first digital camera was the Canon G3. It was (is!) a great camera. Shots are clear, colors are beautiful and accurate. After I got my D40 for Christmas, I gave that one to my mom.

I also have a Canon Pro1, which I just don’t use much now that I have the D40 (also my first DSLR, I have a 18-55 and a 55-200 lens). Of course the D40 being a DSLR takes better shots. The focus is much more accurate, the shots are clearer, color is nearly perfect even on auto white balance (I always had to change the WB on my Canons because auto was crummy).

I also bought a hot shoe flash, which was a really great investment. The SB400, if you’re interested. I paid $95 USD for a refurbished one, but they regularly go for $130. A great deal either way in my opinion. A side-by-side of the on-board and hot shoe flashes http://tinyurl.com/y65jxa6

]]> By: Armin http://www.davidairey.com/forth-rail-bridge/comment-page-1/#comment-128613 Armin Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:19:57 +0000 http://www.davidairey.com/?p=1005#comment-128613 Nice. If you don't mind a thought: try going in closer, for some structure/texture shots. Avoid well known perspectives (I usually go for a climb). Also, I'd try shooting without the ground visible, if the sky is pretty, curious how that might look (since the base pillars are so beautiful too). Nice. If you don’t mind a thought: try going in closer, for some structure/texture shots. Avoid well known perspectives (I usually go for a climb). Also, I’d try shooting without the ground visible, if the sky is pretty, curious how that might look (since the base pillars are so beautiful too).

]]> By: David Airey http://www.davidairey.com/forth-rail-bridge/comment-page-1/#comment-128607 David Airey Tue, 13 Apr 2010 10:40:35 +0000 http://www.davidairey.com/?p=1005#comment-128607 Hi Lauren, loving the new camera. Picked it up with a decent tripod and an 18-105mm lens (my first DSLR, so thought it best to go for a wide range). The tilt screen is great for low shots, absolutely. I read one or two reviews calling it gimmicky, but I can definitely see the advantage. Plus, it's handy that you can fold the screen away to protect it from scuffs. Did you sell your Canons, or is it just that the D40 is a better camera? David, Oscar, glad you like, and thanks very much for the Twitter mention, David. Ian, I've not stopped on the other side before — the south-side, closer to Edinburgh — but I will. I love how Gastin's longer exposure creates that smokey water effect. Mark, I can't remember the scene in 39 Steps (been so long). I should have another watch. Apparently the bridge gets more exposure in the 1959 remake. Would you ever return north, or is London now your home? Hi Lauren, loving the new camera. Picked it up with a decent tripod and an 18-105mm lens (my first DSLR, so thought it best to go for a wide range).

The tilt screen is great for low shots, absolutely. I read one or two reviews calling it gimmicky, but I can definitely see the advantage. Plus, it’s handy that you can fold the screen away to protect it from scuffs. Did you sell your Canons, or is it just that the D40 is a better camera?

David, Oscar, glad you like, and thanks very much for the Twitter mention, David.

Ian, I’ve not stopped on the other side before — the south-side, closer to Edinburgh — but I will. I love how Gastin’s longer exposure creates that smokey water effect.

Mark, I can’t remember the scene in 39 Steps (been so long). I should have another watch. Apparently the bridge gets more exposure in the 1959 remake. Would you ever return north, or is London now your home?

]]> By: Mark Tester http://www.davidairey.com/forth-rail-bridge/comment-page-1/#comment-128602 Mark Tester Tue, 13 Apr 2010 08:50:16 +0000 http://www.davidairey.com/?p=1005#comment-128602 Ah, this brings back memories! I used to live in Scotland and our family would travel south via Edinburgh every year. The Forth Rail Bridge always fascinated me as a kid as we crossed on the adjacent road bridge. Its a marvel of engineering and beautiful to look at. This photo's been taken at a great angle and the perspective helps capture the awe you feel when you're actually there. The black and white treatment really adds to the drama - in fact, I think I can see Robert Donat (The 39 Steps) swinging from a steel beam if I look close enough... :) Ah, this brings back memories! I used to live in Scotland and our family would travel south via Edinburgh every year. The Forth Rail Bridge always fascinated me as a kid as we crossed on the adjacent road bridge. Its a marvel of engineering and beautiful to look at. This photo’s been taken at a great angle and the perspective helps capture the awe you feel when you’re actually there. The black and white treatment really adds to the drama – in fact, I think I can see Robert Donat (The 39 Steps) swinging from a steel beam if I look close enough… :)

]]> By: Ian Houghton http://www.davidairey.com/forth-rail-bridge/comment-page-1/#comment-128598 Ian Houghton Tue, 13 Apr 2010 05:06:40 +0000 http://www.davidairey.com/?p=1005#comment-128598 That George Gastin shot is absolutely beautiful. Is it possible to shoot from the other side and avoid those mobile buildings / shipping containers? That George Gastin shot is absolutely beautiful. Is it possible to shoot from the other side and avoid those mobile buildings / shipping containers?

]]> By: Oscar O. http://www.davidairey.com/forth-rail-bridge/comment-page-1/#comment-128596 Oscar O. Tue, 13 Apr 2010 01:32:13 +0000 http://www.davidairey.com/?p=1005#comment-128596 nice photograph, gives me that vintage sci-fi feel when i stare deep into it. nice photograph, gives me that vintage sci-fi feel when i stare deep into it.

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