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Over The Water (2) ...

The second of my panorama shots from our trip to Dalgety Bay and Queensferry.

This one has been created from 17 (no that's not a typo) images stitched together in Photoshop and shows the full expanse of the infamous rail bridge that stretches across the River Forth.

As with the last one the size and the detail in the original file is pretty impressive, but once again I've had to reduce it somewhat for upload which sadly means a lot of the detail is lost. Still, I hope there's enough left for you guys to get some enjoyment from seeing it.

The Forth Bridge is a cantilever railway bridge and considered to be both an iconic structure and a symbol of Scotland. It was designed by the English engineers Sir John Fowler and Sir Benjamin Baker, work on it began in 1882 and it is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

With a total length of 8,094 feet (2,467m) it was the longest single cantilever bridge span in the world until 1917 when the Quebec Bridge in Canada was completed. It continues to be the world's second-longest single cantilever span and it was a pleasure to get time to photograph it.

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42 comments

Gudrun said:

Excellent! Shooting from further away shows the arches to perfection, my version from the usual viewpoint is considerably foreshortened.
With 17 shots you worked with a lot of overlap - no wonder the stitching looks perfect! This certainly would look good on a wall!
I gather photoshop keeps the EXIFs- I stitch with MS ICE and they are always gone.-(
8 years ago

autofantasia replied to Gudrun:

So pleased you like it Gudrun and thank you for bringing to my attention your own shots, which are most impressive.

With regards the EXIF data I've altered my account settings (for the moment) so you should be able to see the information now! :)
8 years ago

Berny said:

A really wonderful panorama of this amazing bridge construction!
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autofantasia replied to Berny:

Gad you like it Berny! :)
8 years ago

Keith Burton said:

Another superb Pano Paul.............well worth the hard work..!! An iconic bridge and you've really done it justice here..!!
8 years ago

autofantasia replied to Keith Burton:

Much appreciated Keith! :)
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Valfal said:

Beautiful pano!
8 years ago ( translate )

autofantasia replied to Valfal:

Glad you like it Val and thanks for adding it into your faves! :)
8 years ago

Pam J said:

OH MY.....

As I said.. a Bridgophile am I !(and Lighthouses)

This is STUNNING and is a twin for printing and framing to the last one.

I would pay for the pair !
8 years ago

autofantasia replied to Pam J:

Really, how much Pam? ;)
8 years ago

Don Sutherland said:

Wonderful photo.
8 years ago

autofantasia replied to Don Sutherland:

Thank you Don for that and for the fave too! :)
8 years ago

Graham Chance said:

Excellent panorama Paul.
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Treasa Ui Cionaodha said:

Another great panoramic capture of this Bridge. Well done Paul Regards Tess
8 years ago

Roger Dodger said:

Good bit of needlework Paul, that panorama is looking great!
8 years ago