A famous photographer once said…and I believe…
“There are always two people in every picture: the photographer and the viewer.” – Ansel Adams
Keep in mind that viewing photography as art is open to interpretation by those same two people.
Charles W. Cullen Bridge at the Indian River Inlet
The coastal area of Delaware (and any coastal area, for that matter) is ever changing. The Indian river inlet in Sussex County has had a few different bridges over the last several decades. The newest, the Charles W. Cullen Bridge cost millions of dollars more than it should have because the “old – new bridge under construction” was a halted project and was then torn down – to begin anew.
But what’s done is done and the new bridge is certainly beautiful. According to the Delaware Department of Transportation news release of the dedication it, “will usher in a new era in multi-modal transportation along the Delaware coast and eastern Sussex County.” This, of course, will aid in the development of the area and encourage and increase in tourism.
The bridge is gorgeous at night but few people will ever realize just how gorgeous. One must get off the highway to see the bridge from the side to see the beautiful – and expensive – lighting. When I first saw it I know I had to get a good photo before the taxpayers find out how much it costs to “keep the lights on.” So, here it is.
Wall art prints of this photograph (without the watermark) are available unframed, framed, or printed on canvas at USPictures.com in the Delmarva “Gallery.”
The culmination of this Bridge Project also marks the beginning of efforts to rejuvenate the area around the Indian River Inlet. The DelDOT website remarks that, “improvements to restore and enhance various State Park and campground amenities, will be moving forward in the near future. Over the next few years, the Indian River Inlet area will be reborn into a new treasure of the Delaware coast.”
Note, please, that I am beginning to develop a website featuring a night photograph on canvas of the lighted Indian River Inlet Bridge.
To Olloclip or not to Olloclip – that is the question
“So…you’re telling me I should order an Olloclip? I sort of – yeah – kind of – really – get the impression you are impressed with it.” That was my exact response to a friend and colleague who just sent me an email that included her impressions of her new Olloclip.
So, what’s an Olloclip, you ask? A couple people think it’s the holy grail of iPhonography (moniker for iPhone photography). It is an accessory lens “kit” to enhance the superb camera built into your iPhone. You do have an iPhone, right?
There is one drawback, however, as referenced in this quote from her email:
“You’re gonna’ LOVE the little olloclip. Only problem is that you must remove the case…before slipping on. I’m going to work on modifying my case today so that I can have both.”
But there are advantages to having additional “lens” capability. So…buy one…? OK – I think I will. But I also want an auxiliary lens that can provide some telephoto effect. However, that will be a whole other item to think about. I do want to play with (explore) the visual impact of some fisheye pix and I do need better close-up capability, which the macro lens should cover.
More thoughts/remarks/observations to come…after I get mine ordered, shipped and received. 🙂
AND: Ordered, received, and photos taken. It’s a handy gadget but not my cup of tea, so to speak. I need the iPhone for quick takes but need a DSLR for more serious photography.