Killerpix contest #19 Theme - Bridges - Entry 2 - BIRZOS BRIDGE
A steel bascule bridge over the river Dane in Klaipeda between H.Manto and Tiltu streets. It is drawbridge, lifted up for 50 degrees from both sides. The bridge is involved into Registry of Cultural Heritage of the Republic of Lithuania.
By the second half of the 18th century a wooden Birzos bridge has a strategic importance: on the right bank of the river it was protected by bulked ravelin. The bridge gave city considerable income: each passing vessel was required to pay tax on the lift of the bridge – a small hole was opened in the middle of the bridge that masts of sailboats could get through. By the middle of the 19th century it was the only transit bridge. It was given a lot of attention – many times the bridge was reconstructed, rebuilt. In 1877 construction of a new metal bascule bridge on brick pillars started according to the project of architect Meier. The metal part is designed by engineer Bernstein from Wiesbaden. The bridge was built by the Gdansk firm. It was opened in 1879.
The two parts of the bridge were swinging – the holes of 19 and 14 metres in width were opened up.
In 1904 when the tram began to ride, the upper part of the bridge was reconstructed again. After this reconstruction the bridge was decorated with two metal openwork portals of Art Nouveau style, to which the lights were attached. In order that the movable parts of the bridge would not bow, the ends of them were strained by metal elbow joint constructions. Such a bridge stood until the end of the third decade of the 20th century.
Later its handrail was simplified whereas portals were removed. The bridge during the World War II was destroyed. It was restored in 1948, reconstructed - in 2006-2007.
Shot early morning during very colourful sunrise with a super wide angle lens to get most of perspective
Enjoy the scenery :)
| Category | TRAVEL/CITYSCAPE |
| Camera | Canon 5D Mark II / Sigma 12-24mm f/2.8/b> |
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Mr Axeman, your work never disappoints, what a beautiful collection of shots, you should get in touch with the Lithuanian tourist board, they would probably buy these shots off you. Thank you for the history of the bridge, very interesting!
In Lithuania is a practice that photographers should work free of charge, or even to pay to get into some magazine, because they say that's advertisement for us, photographers :D
Sad situation, but can change nothing..
The media business is a cut throat industry isn't it. In the UK they always get people to work for free when they are young and new , because so many want to join the business. They take full advantage of people. Keep up the goodwork, Steemit is a great place to showcase your work!
Yeah, exactly the point :)
woww !!! Superbly Dynamic! Congratulations. fantastic light and composition . Again!ou managed to take advantage, in a single shoot, of many appealing points: the dynamic of , the tones coupling, the simmetry, the crispy textures of the walls. Bravo ! (would like to be able to do something like this).
Well, 12mm lens on Full Frame does most of the trick :)
Oh, the colours. What a lovely series of photos (and an interesting story about the bridge.) This brightened my morning. Thank you!
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Wow! Beautiful Photos.
Thank you very much
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Nice photo
Amazing pics!
These images are simply amazing...nice post
Beautiful
Thank you
Amazing images of a beautiful bridge! Thanks for sharing.