Lions Gate Bridge Reflections is a photograph by Alexis Birkill which was uploaded on June 10th, 2014.
Lions Gate Bridge Reflections
This shot of the Lions Gate Bridge is taken from the north side, a more unusual vantage point for this bridge. Getting here requires quite literally... more
Title
Lions Gate Bridge Reflections
Artist
Alexis Birkill
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Photograph
Description
This shot of the Lions Gate Bridge is taken from the north side, a more unusual vantage point for this bridge. Getting here requires quite literally parking on the wrong side of the tracks!
I've tried to take this photo a few times before, but it's really tricky to get the tide at just the right height -- too low and the reflections aren't complete, too high and the water isn't smooth.
Earlier this week, I managed to get it just right, and although it involved me getting wet feet, and having to move backwards a couple of times as the tide came in, I was able to get the complete bridge reflected at sunset.
Not only that, but the setting moon moved perfectly into frame just as the lights of the bridge came on -- I couldn't have planned it any better!
Returning in the dark to where I had parked the car, I was pleased to discover it was still there, although less pleased to have to wait twenty minutes with wet feet while a complex shunting procedure on the train tracks prevented me from getting back across!
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June 10th, 2014
