It's a little strange. I wasn't interested in bridges at all until I started photographing architecture. I think there's something quite mesmerising about the design of them and how they are able to suspend their weight over large distances. There's no better bridge to see than the Akashi Kaikyō suspension bridge that links the city of Kobe on the Japanese mainland of Honshu to Iwaya on Awaji Island.
My goal wasn't to see the bridge as such, but since I was travelling to Awaji Island to document more architecture by Tadao Ando I had to travel to this bridge to take the bus over to Awaji Island. As I ate my lunch underneath the bridge, with the many Japanese also ogling this massive structure, it just seemed incredible how it could span the distance to the other side. The centre span is the longest in the world at 1,991 metres (or 1.237 miles), the total bridge being 3,911 metres (or 2.430 miles). Quite amazing!
The Naruto whirlpools underneath the bridge are really cool too! They can't be seen here but they are tidal whirlpools in the Naruto Strait, a channel between Naruto in Tokushima and Awaji Island in Hyōgo, Japan and they look like giant vortexes in the water that could suck you in. You should definitely google it! Anyway, here are some pictures that I took of the bridge with my Fuji camera. I tried to abstract them a little and make the bridge seem even bigger, hopefully I achieved that in a few photos. Enjoy.
More from my Travels:
Exploring Japan - A Visit to the Kyoto Concert Hall
Exploring Japan - A Walk Through Toji Market in Kyoto
Exploring Japan - Tadao Ando's Garden of Fine Arts in Kyoto
Exploring Japan - A Visit to Kyoto Botanical Gardens
Exploring Japan - Yuzuruha Shrine in Kobe
Exploring Japan - A Visit to Kosetsu Museum of Art Garden
Exploring Darwin - A Trip to Crocodylus Park
All photos captured by @oen
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Awesome shot of this stylish bridge
I have always found bridges interesting but even more so since getting into photography
Yeah! I agree :) The structural elements are very interesting to capture.
That is fascinating. I like the reflection on the water and there looks like all sorts of neat little platforms. Probably not all accessible by foot right. And does it have train tracks too?
There are no train tracks but there is a small walkway underneath with a viewing box and a glass floor. I think it's free but I didn't have time to check it out. Thanks for commenting :)
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I find bridges very interesting because of the often many details.. love this post.. thank you for sharing
Hey @anouk.nox! Thanks for commenting :) Glad you liked it ...
Beautiful architecture - beautiful pics!
Thanks @marthastardust! :D Appreciate the comment and kind words
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That bridge is quite something! I can see in the next to the last picture just how far it spans to the other side. I haven't been to Japan yet, maybe one day.
I hope you can go one day :D It's a beautiful country.
This is really interesting what you tell here. And the photo's are pretty impressive. I should take a better look at bridges ... that's something I learned from your post.
Thanks so much. Appreciate the kind comments.
This was so stunning to me. Your composition is flawless and I love the soft colors the analog film creates, just beautiful shots.
I find it really interesting when someone can capture the beauty in an architectural feature many pass by unnoticed, then show that beauty to all of us. I think that is the telling of a true artist and one that helps everyone slow down and see the beauty around us.
Thanks for sharing these.
I appreciate the kind words. The camera did all the work! haha ;)
wowo...thanks for letting me see japan through your lenses...and congrats for the curie love...keep up the good work :)
No problem. I will try my best to share more pics from Japan.