View from the Bridge, a photo from Oregon, West

Photographer's Note

This bridge hold memories for me as far back as my youth. As a child I was a bit nervous to cross it. Narrow and wet, the feel of water and mist on my face. But today when I stand at it's center, I feel the beauty of nature. It is a winding path to get there and a long path beyond ... some distance to the top of the falls. But I simply like to sit, far below, where I am for this photo and just enjoy both nature and structure together.

The bridge (the Benson bridge) was constructed by Italian stonemasons around 1914 and financed by Simon Benson. It spans about 45 feet. When I visit home, about 30 miles from here, I often come and enjoy this view.

On Labor Day in September 1995, a 400-ton boulder, loosened by erosion, fell 225 feet (69 m) from the face of the waterfall into the upper cascade pool, above Benson Bridge. It caused a 70-foot (21 m) splash of water and gravel to wash over the footbridge, causing minor injuries to twenty members of a wedding party that happened to be on the bridge posing for photos at the time.

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amitrajs (132) 2013-07-15 3:14

Namastey professor......... This is a breathtaking view although I feel it could be more sharp.......... I can imagine how mesmerized one would be standing on the bridge and looking on both sides of it........ Beautiful.............tfs

Regards
Amit

jhm (211738) 2013-07-15 4:02

Hello David,

These picture is a beautiful picture with the bridge very high, but the waterfall is the real eye catcher of these picture.
Nice depth and perspective picture with green area to both sides of the waterfall.
Excellent composition, nice presentation, TFS.

Have a nice Monday,
John.

carlo62 (81265) 2013-07-15 6:40

Ciao David
deve essere impressionante osservare la cascata da questo ponte, che, grazie al pov, riusciamo ad osservare in tutta la sua bellezza.
Gran bello scatto, ottima qualità e bei colori.
Saluti
Carlo

SnapRJW (31631) 2013-07-15 6:49

Hello David - This is a wonderful vertical shot taken from a vantage point that emphasises both the height of the falls and the chasm the bridge crosses over. It's quite easy to see why you used to be nervous crossing it, I would be too! The colours of the foliage are very lovely and I congratulate you on a very attractive image. Warm regards rosemary

Urs (14082) 2013-07-15 8:57

Hi David

What a dramatic waterfall and then this stone bridge, amazing, but the bridge would be not for me, I have a certain fear of highs. It is a very vivid shot with bold contasts like the white of the waterfall put against the greenery. Well done

Warm regards
Urs

sabermonajati (11537) 2013-07-15 12:10

hi
attractive and evocative view from this waterfall you captured.
regard
saber

yquem46 (38752) 2013-07-15 12:13

Hello david
Not so fan of waterfalls usually but here in this beautiful greenery environment, some of it in fall colors I'm convinced
A beautiful picture perfectly exposed and framed
best regards
patrick

bukitgolfb301 (54014) 2013-07-15 22:09

Hi dear David

Great framework and composition image.
1/250 seconds shutter speed setting makes wonderful water flow description. I like this thick and tastfeul color touch to.
Thanks a lot and have a good start of new week.
Takero from very hot Tokyo

subhendu_bagchi (26091) 2013-07-16 2:32

wow, what a gorgeous waterfall here. Love the white colours of falling water a lot. Like the beautifull little bridge and nicely coloured leafs of those trees. Excellent light and good depth. A nice one. Tfs.
S

holmertz (103762) 2013-07-16 13:37

Hello David,
From the thumbnail, and even now, I would rather have thought this to be somewhere in China. The narrow but high waterfall and the steep mountainside look very Chinese to me. You have composed this very well, using the tight vertical cropping to achieve a great symmetry and underscoring the height from where the water comes splashing down. The autumn colors are beautiful and the bridge is modest but magnificent. Only a Chinese red star is missing :-).
Kind regards,
Gert

foxy (3549) 2013-07-16 14:06

Hi David,
Excellent POV. It's like watching a 3D shot. I could imagine the sound of the roaring water cascading down the pool. The bridge itself making to another dimension - depth and height.
As a adult now I'll feel a bit nervous to cross it. Maybe not when I was a child :-)))
You're lucky to live so near in this beautiful nature place.
Loong

delpeoples (60342) 2013-07-17 1:35

Dear David

A truly majestic scene. I think I've seen this bridge before and it, together with the backdrop of the waterfall is just stunning. Excellent colours and contrasts and your depth of field is impressive despite the large aperture of f/3.5.

Thanks for sharing, have a lovely day
Lisa

TRB (14138) 2013-07-17 8:50

merhaba David,
With a very nice view of the waterfall and bridge.
Vertical frame, perfect sharing.
congratulations

Tülay

Lilja_Liliace (30) 2013-07-18 5:30

Hello David,

Congratulations to your beautiful photo!:) I like it´s my mystical autumn feeling. The sharp stone bridge and the green environment and on the background white waterfall. Relaxing and calm atmosphere! :)

Regards,
Susanna

abmdsudi (95869) 2013-07-18 11:51

Hi David
Your vertical format is apt, this is extremely a great stuff, a wonderous shot that I can really appreciate the details so much better. The pov you choose enhances the height and depth of this magnificent nature beauty filled by the sensational autumnal colours and light. I love the way the water is captured so sharp and with a great sense of movement, at the same it gives an idea of the scale of it and the treatment works very well. A graceful shot to be proud off. Congrats.
Best regards

claudeD (47754) 2013-07-18 23:03

Hello David,

very fine picture showing this amazing waterfall.Very good light managment and fine colors.Excellent contribution to TE.Very well done.TFS.

With regards from Luxembourg

JC

mcmtanyel (69414) 2013-07-19 19:50

Hello David,
This is more like a painting than a photograph. The colors are beautiful and the composition is very pleasant.
Regards,
MT

eldancer1 (36343) 2013-07-20 9:47

Awesome capture of this beautiful waterfall! Great pov and dof with nice details. Love the colors. Well done, tfs.

jemaflor (148398) 2013-07-21 8:31

Hi David,
Impressive waterfalls well presented from this pov, good effect with fall tones for these leaves and also interesting detail with this bridge, tfs.

Vitaly (1025) 2013-07-21 10:10

Hi, David!
It is a spectacular view. Being on this bridge certainly feel a lot of emotions. The composition is gorgeous.
Good luck.
Vitaly

daddo (28748) 2013-07-24 1:21

Hi David. Very impressive waterfall and lovely autumn vegetation. Interesting note. what a story for the newlyweds to tell their children! The bridge adds another dimension and elegance to the whole. Well done David and I envy you that such a marvel is within easy reach for you. Regards. Klaudio.

jimkil (1706) 2013-07-26 12:10

These falls are beautiful, I love this bridge having seen this with my own eyes a few years back you have captured the best part of the falls. Nice range of Autumn colours.
Cheers
Jim

adores (46979) 2013-08-04 7:13

Hi David!
Another magnificent photo of this place, specially at this time of the year, when the leaves are changing colours! The format and the pov are excellent - we can almost hear the water falling. The bridge adds a lot to the composition! A very good shot!

dthomas3 (3) 2013-08-06 12:25

David

One of my favorite photos within your collection. This place is always beautiful. I look forward to seeing it in the Winter, perhaps with snow.

Debbie

PiotrF (56210) 2013-08-16 12:55

Hello David,
Beautiful picture with the bridge very high. Waterfall is the real eye catcher of these picture. The colors of autumn make a good atmosphere.
Superb image, congratulations
Regards
Piotr

Indrasish (2943) 2013-08-18 21:59

Dear David,
Excellent shot here. You took this shot maintaining a good composition.. Superb image quality too.. Also good timing and nice colors too.. Very well done..
Good morning from India and wish you all the best..
Warm regards,
Indrasish..

goodfella (247) 2013-08-23 11:25

These are beautiful falls and you have captured it perfectly with the fall colors. I hope to see these someday soon.

NorthernLight (2383) 2013-09-21 2:42

Hello David,

impressing. You can feel the power of water. A perfect picture of a magical and beautiful place!

Greetings and best wishes from Sweden

Peter