honorable mention
Whalen Elmore united states
Photo © Whalen Elmore
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Bridges of Louisville
Louisville is home to some amazing bridges along the Ohio River. Their beauty contribute to Louisville’s character as much as the Historic District, the waterfront skyline—and dare I say, its distilleries and the Derby.
The purpose of this series is to illuminate the distinct beauty of four of Louisville's bridges: The John F. Kennedy Memorial Bridge, Abraham Lincoln Bridge, Lewis & Clark Bridge, and my personal favorite, The Big Four Bridge--converted from a railroad truss to a pedestrian bridge, now offering a sense of community.
I hope you enjoy exploring the beauty of these unique bridges throughout the different seasons of light.
Cheers
It’s a true pleasure when timing, preparation, artistic vision, and often times luck, all weave together for a successful image. Though, at times, that pursuit leaves me too eager, disappointed, elated, frustrated, proud, or insecure to see beyond the image itself. I fail to recognize the value of making an effort.
When viewing my work with a critical eye, I try to remember that no matter how amateurish or flawed, how undeveloped the vision or misguided the intention—on that day—in that moment—I chose creativity above all else. I went out into the world and 'made the effort'. The importance of that lives beyond the image.
I appreciate you taking the time to explore my photography. Thank you.
Choose creativity.
Make the effort.
And cherish the joy in both.
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entry description
I was fortunate enough to grow up in places with the beauty of rivers running through them. So bridges have always been a part of my life—but they did not hold any fascination for me. Utilitarian objects to get from one side to the other. Photography changed that. Overnight, it seemed. Now I’m drawn to the sweep of their lines, the glint of their rust, the uniqueness of the architect’s vision.Louisville is home to some amazing bridges along the Ohio River. Their beauty contribute to Louisville’s character as much as the Historic District, the waterfront skyline—and dare I say, its distilleries and the Derby.
The purpose of this series is to illuminate the distinct beauty of four of Louisville's bridges: The John F. Kennedy Memorial Bridge, Abraham Lincoln Bridge, Lewis & Clark Bridge, and my personal favorite, The Big Four Bridge--converted from a railroad truss to a pedestrian bridge, now offering a sense of community.
I hope you enjoy exploring the beauty of these unique bridges throughout the different seasons of light.
Cheers
about the photographer
Unlike most photographers, my journey did not begin in childhood. Or even adolescence. Fifty-two years passed before I started to explore the world through a lens. Now I can’t imagine my life without a camera.It’s a true pleasure when timing, preparation, artistic vision, and often times luck, all weave together for a successful image. Though, at times, that pursuit leaves me too eager, disappointed, elated, frustrated, proud, or insecure to see beyond the image itself. I fail to recognize the value of making an effort.
When viewing my work with a critical eye, I try to remember that no matter how amateurish or flawed, how undeveloped the vision or misguided the intention—on that day—in that moment—I chose creativity above all else. I went out into the world and 'made the effort'. The importance of that lives beyond the image.
I appreciate you taking the time to explore my photography. Thank you.
Choose creativity.
Make the effort.
And cherish the joy in both.
back to gallery
