Railroad Bridge 1 Acrylic Print

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Spanning the Savannah River in Augusta, GA, a well-used railroad bridge connects two states. On the banks of the river, both near and far, stand trees and bushes native to the area. An overcast sky is reflected from the water's surface, forming an off-white background. Underneath, in the shade of the bridge, the water turns deep green. In the space between water and air, the trestle takes its course, in shades of brown. Both the steel of the bridge itself the rocks of the pilings below show the natural orange-rust color of iron. Evidence of age, evidence of repair. This bridge is still in use.

I've always loved looking at nature, drifting along with the ever-changing clouds, stopping to smell the roses. God's creation gives an abundant and ever changing variety of subjects for me to capture. I enjoy photographing all of nature, from the wide vistas of mountains and valleys, right down to spiders, butterflies, and dewdrops. I bought my first camera, a Canon AE-1, in 1979, and practiced and experimented and asked questions. I still ask questions and read blogs; but I've never taken a formal course or workshop. I switched to digital in 2000, which allows more experimenting, with instant feedback, so I can correct a shot immediately. My current camera is a Nikon D-90, with a 28-300 and a macro. Although I'm digital, I don't use...